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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

4.2/5 stars

Honda Civic review

If you’re after a family car that doesn’t look run-of-the-mill, the Honda Civic could be just the ticket – but how does it stack up compared with its competitors?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 03-10-2022

3.7/5 stars

Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer review

After the launch of the new Astra earlier this year, the estate version follows hot on the heels of its hatchback sibling – but is it as much of a step forward?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 29-09-2022

3.8/5 stars

Genesis Electrified G80 review

New-ish luxury car brand Genesis is cutting the engine out of its G80 mid-size saloon and replacing it with batteries. So, other than being silent, what has changed compared with its petrol-powered sibling?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 21-09-2022

3.6/5 stars

Volkswagen Taigo 2022 review

VW’s latest coupe-SUV shows style doesn’t have to come at the cost of practicality.

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 03-08-2022

3.7/5 stars

New Nissan Juke Hybrid 2022 review

Nissan has launched a hybrid version of its popular Juke crossover SUV – but do the benefits outweigh the drawbacks?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 25-07-2022

4.3/5 stars

New Range Rover 2022 Review

Jaguar Land Rover has begun rolling the new Range Rover off the production line – but what makes this model more remarkable than its predecessor?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 14-07-2022

3.5/5 stars

Mazda 2 Review

The Mazda 2 aims to take on the likes of the SEAT Ibiza and the Volkswagen Polo, but is this small city car showing its age, or can it still hold a candle to its main rivals?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 27-05-2022

4/5 stars

Hyundai Tuscon Review

Hyundai has had another bash at the Tucson and has introduced a selection of hybrids – but are the improvements enough to beat its main rivals?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 20-05-2022

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