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Tim Barnes-Clay

Tim Barnes-Clay

Automotive Journalist & Presenter

Tim Barnes-Clay is a freelance journalist with more than three decades worth of industry experience under his belt. He test-drives the latest cars and attends new vehicle press launches around the world. The dad-of-three has a postgraduate diploma in broadcast journalism and has been a presenter and producer at ITV. He has also worked as a radio reporter and continues to present videos and record voiceovers.

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Reviews by Tim Barnes-Clay

3.5/5 stars

Alfa Romeo Tonale plug-in hybrid (2023)

Alfa Romeo has brought its appeal to the SUV market in the form of the Tonale hybrid, but does it pack a punch like Alfas of old?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 09-06-2023

4.0/5 stars

Mazda CX-60 e-SkyActiv D Review 2023

Mazda’s CX-60 SUV doesn’t look like it fits in with 2023 – so the fact that it does might well amaze you.

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 18-05-2023

3.5/5 stars

DS 7 Review

The DS 7 has had a bit of a mid-life makeover and is aiming squarely at the German giants – but should you have one over the more established premium brands?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 05-05-2023

4.3/5 stars

Kia Soul EV Review 2023

Kia’s Soul has gone all-electric, discontinuing the combustion engine and branching the car off in two different directions, but does it tick the boxes for urban dwellers and adventure seekers?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 03-05-2023

3.7/5 stars

2023 Suzuki Swace Hybrid Review

If the name Suzuki Swace doesn’t mean much to you, you may know more about it than you realised thanks to its near-identical twin – but is it worth leasing?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 02-05-2023

4.0/5 stars

Mercedes-Benz A-Class Saloon Review

The A-Class is much improved nowadays – but has Mercedes' decision to add a saloon version helped or hindered it?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 28-04-2023

3.7/5 stars

Mercedes-Benz B-Class Review 2023

Mercedes-Benz’s lesser-spotted B-Class has had one final facelift before it’s phased out, so time is running out if you want to lease one – but is it any good?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 27-04-2023

3.7/5 stars

Citroen e-C4 X Electric Review 2023

Citroen has launched the e-C4 X – but its shape might not be as familiar as the name suggests.

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 06-04-2023

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