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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

3.4/5 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

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

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 24-09-2024

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

4.1/5 stars

Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio Review (2024)

Alfa Romeo is celebrating a significant milestone by tweaking its Stelvio Quadrifoglio performance SUV - but is it enough to tempt you away from the Germans?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 25-04-2024

4.4/5 stars

Mazda MX-5 Review (2024)

Mazda has revised its venerable MX-5 with some updates, but how good is it?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 23-04-2024

3.8/5 stars

Peugeot 2008 2024 Review & Pricing

This sharply styled Peugeot is trying to knock the Ford Puma from its position as the go-to compact SUV. But can the French family car succeed?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 24-09-2024

4.2/5 stars

Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio Review (2024)

Alfa Romeo’s super saloon, the Giulia Quadrifoglio, has had a modest makeover and a touch more power to celebrate an important anniversary – but can it tempt you away from a BMW M3?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 03-04-2024

3.7/5 stars

Nissan X-Trail e-POWER Review

Nissan’s X-Trail offers hybrid power somewhat unconventionally – but is it worth it, and what's it like to drive?

By Tim Barnes-Clay | 08-04-2024