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Tim Barnes-Clay

Tim Barnes-Clay

Motor Journalist

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.

Reviews by Tim Barnes-Clay

3.8/5 stars

Polestar 4 Review

At last, Polestar, the Volvo offshoot, is launching several new models, one of which is the curious-looking Polestar 4. What's going on with that back window, though?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 06-11-2024

3.9/5 stars

Polestar 3 Review

Polestar finally has a new car - an SUV that's going straight after the German premium brands - but can it really put up much of a fight?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 06-11-2024

4.2/5 stars

Toyota Prius Review

The Toyota Prius is still with us and now appears stronger than ever – but how will it adapt to ditching its self-charging hybrid model?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 06-11-2024

4.1/5 stars

New Peugeot 5008 Review

Peugeot’s new version of the 5008 and electric e-5008 might surprise you, but can the French car's comparatively low leasing price tempt you away from premium brands?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 30-10-2024

3.7/5 stars

MG ZS [Hybrid+] Review

After introducing an electric version to complement the original petrol model, MG has launched a new, middle-ground, hybrid edition of the ZS – but is it worth leasing?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 29-10-2024

3.9/5 stars

MINI Cooper E Review (2024)

The Mini Electric has been replaced by a new model, but is it any better… and what’s the car’s new name all about?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 23-10-2024

3.9/5 stars

Renault Megane E-Tech Review

The Renault Megane’s gone a long way since it was "shakin’ that ass" at us in that cheeky 1990s TV advert – but why does it look more like an SUV nowadays?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 22-10-2024

3.8/5 stars

Renault Symbioz Review (2024)

Renault’s Symbioz is a new compact crossover SUV that, with a few tricks up its sleeve, hopes to take on more established rivals.

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 23-10-2024