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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

Leapmotor B10 Review 2025

Leapmotor has launched a second Sports Utility Vehicle (SUV) in quick succession with its smaller variant, the B10 – but is it as good as its luxurious credentials might suggest? In our view, the Leapmotor B10 is both cheaper and better equipped than most of its challengers.

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 31-10-2025

4.1/5 stars

Citroen e-C5 Aircross review

There’s good news if you’ve got zero-emissions aspirations: Citroen has launched an electric variant amongst its new, second-generation C5 Aircross. Overall, it’s a comfortable, practical electric car that doesn’t break the bank.

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 07-10-2025

4.1/5 stars

Toyota Corolla Excel 2.0 Review

The Toyota Corolla may seem like an unfashionable car leasing choice, but it's actually a lot better than you think, so prepare to be very surprised.

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 23-09-2025

3.4/5 stars

Chery Tiggo 8 (2025) Review

The Chery Tiggo 8 is a comfortable, affordable seven-seat SUV that undercuts its foes by a considerable margin. In Super Hybrid form, it’s also extremely economical. Keep reading to find out why you should lease one.

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 22-09-2025

3.4/5 stars

Chery Tiggo 7 (2025) Review

Chery has been busy launching two other brands in the UK, and now it’s ready to have a go under its own name – find out why ‘cheap’ doesn’t mean you have to compromise when you lease the Chery Tiggo 7.

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 22-09-2025

4/5 stars

Renault Symbioz 2025 Review

Renault’s Symbioz was only launched last year, but it has already undergone a makeover in terms of its hybrid powertrain – but does it make much of a difference?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 04-09-2025

4.4/5 stars

Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre Review

Rolls-Royce has always been about sophistication and big engines – but can the former survive if the latter is taken away?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 02-09-2025

3.7/5 stars

MG IM6 Review

MG is surging forward with a new range of vehicles that aim to take on Tesla – so is its IM6 SUV a credible alternative for the Model Y?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 01-09-2025

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