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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

3.3/5 stars

Peugeot E-3008 SUV Review (2024)

The riveting-to-look-at E-3008 is here with improvements galore over its predecessor – but are they enough to tempt you into leasing one?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 28-05-2024

3.7/5 stars

Audi Q3 Sportback Review (2024)

Audi’s Q3 Sportback chops a wedge out of the standard Q3, puts a slightly more expensive sticker price on it and rolls it out onto the forecourt – so what's the point?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 15-05-2024

3.8/5 stars

Mazda 3 Hatchback Review (2024)

The Mazda 3 might not be the go-to hatchback for most families, but it should be higher up your leasing shortlist for many reasons.

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 10-05-2024

3.9/5 stars

Mazda CX-30 Review (2024)

If you are after one of the smallest SUVs money can lease, then the Mazda CX-30 might well be one to consider. But is it any good?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 10-05-2024

3.7/5 stars

Mazda MX-30 R-EV Review (2024)

Mazda’s all-electric SUV, the MX-30, has brought back the petrol engine – but why?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 10-05-2024

3.4/5 stars

Mazda 2 Hybrid Review (2024)

Mazda already has a ‘2’ – so what's so great about this other one, apart from it being a hybrid?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 10-05-2024

3.8/5 stars

Audi A6 Avant TFSI e Plug-in Hybrid Review (2024)

Audi has brought some tweaks to the A6 Avant estate – but does a little translate into a lot?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 09-05-2024

3.8/5 stars

MG4 EV Xpower Review

MG has attempted a performance version of its highly-rated MG4 EV, with lots of additional power – but is it a hot-hatch hit, or does it ruin a delicious recipe?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 30-04-2024