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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.

Articles by Tim Barnes-Clay

Reviews by Tim Barnes-Clay

3.9/5 stars

Volkswagen T-Roc review 2023

Based on the Golf, Volkswagen’s T-Roc is an entertaining and refined SUV that makes a good value lease option.

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 12-01-2023

4.5/5 stars

BMW X7 2024 Review & Pricing

BMW launched the X7 to great aplomb a few years back – and now it’s had a few revisions. But are they any good?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 23-12-2022

4.2/5 stars

BMW iX1 SUV review

BMW has wrenched out the engine from its new X1 and replaced it with an electric motor – a risky strategy that doesn’t always work. So, has it?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 19-12-2022

4.1/5 stars

Genesis Electrified GV70 Review

Genesis continues its resplendent offerings with the Electrification of the GV70 SUV. But has replacing the combustion engines with electric motors worked?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 09-12-2022

4.7/5 stars

BMW 3 Series Saloon Review 2022

BMW's 3 Series has had some makeup and cosmetic surgery, but has it tweaked the brilliant recipe for the better?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 09-12-2022

4.3/5 stars

Hyundai Ioniq 6 Review

Hyundai hasn’t taken the easy route to long range with its electric saloon – and there’s function behind that streamlined form.

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 09-12-2022

4/5 stars

BMW X1 Review & Pricing

BMW has launched the third generation of its smallest SUV, the X1 – but has it improved, and is it enough to shake off its critics?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 02-12-2022

4.3/5 stars

Genesis G80 Sport 2022 Review

Genesis is looking to rival the big guns with its striking G80, which looks undeniably incredible parked on your driveway – but how does it fare on the move?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 02-12-2022

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