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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

4.2/5 stars

Hyundai Santa Fe Review (2024)

Hyundai’s monster, the Santa Fe, has recently been transformed – and it might just surprise you if you’re after a premium SUV.

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 23-10-2024

4/5 stars

Volkswagen Passat Review (2024)

Volkswagen’s Passat is quite the looker – but does it go as well as its aesthetics suggest?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 25-09-2024

4/5 stars

Volvo XC90 Review (2024)

Volvo's XC90 has been one of the most highly-regarded SUVs for many years, but does it still set a luxurious benchmark?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 24-09-2024

4/5 stars

Volvo XC60 Review (2024)

Volvo’s mid-size XC60 offers excellent practicality and a real air of sophistication, but is it enough to compete with premium German marques?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 24-09-2024

3.9/5 stars

Volkswagen Golf Review (2024)

VW’s latest iteration of the Golf is here – but how relevant is this automotive veteran in an ever-changing lease market?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 24-09-2024

3.9/5 stars

MG HS Review (2024)

MG tweaked its largest SUV over a year ago, but now it has completely overhauled the car. So what's going on? Is the new one any good?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 24-09-2024

3.7/5 stars

Kia Picanto (2024) Review

Kia's Picanto has had a makeover – but is this long-serving, cutesy little city car nothing more than the dying embers of a dwindling market?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 24-09-2024

3.9/5 stars

Polestar 2 Review (2024)

Polestar’s keen for a slice of the premium all-electric market – but is its saloon-shaped hatchback worthy of your hard-earned money?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 24-09-2024