Tim Barnes-Clay

United Kingdom

Motoring Journalist and Video Presenter at Freelance

Dad | Motoring Journalist l Lifestyle Magazine Editor | Video Presenter | Voiceover Artist | Comms Professional. https://t.co/r0eT3hS3hG

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Articles

All-new Farizon SV (2025 - )

4 days ago | regit.cars | Tim Barnes-Clay

Why we love it: Car-like drive Handles well Easy to get in and out of Where it could be better: It could be less plasticky inside Touchscreen could be easier to use Can we have cupholders, please? Secure your test drive today Request a FARIZON SV test drive Introduction There are vans - and then there are vans. They are not the most thrilling vehicles on the road, yet vans serve us all, writes Tim Barnes-Clay.
Mercedes-AMG E 53 HYBRID 4MATIC Saloon (2024 - )

4 days ago | regit.cars | Tim Barnes-Clay

Why we love it: Great looks Refined and powerful Confident image Where it could be better: Can it be a tad cheaper to buy, please? It could be lighter Boot space should be bigger Secure your test drive today Request a MERCEDES-BENZ E CLASS test drive Introduction Oh Lord, won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz? My friends all drive Porsches; I must make amends. What am I blathering on about?
Bridgestone Promotes Tyre Safety Awareness

2 weeks ago | fqmagazine.co.uk | Tim Barnes-Clay

A recent survey of 2,000 motorists revealed troubling statistics: 63% delay buying new tyres until they fail their MOT, and 23% do not consider the dangers of worn tyres. Alarmingly, 11% wait until their tyres are completely bald. The situation is worse among younger drivers, with three in five neglecting to check tyre conditions. Government data indicates that around 2.15 million MOT failures annually are due to tyre defects, leading to £416 million in economic costs over the past five years.
Leapmotor T03 Review 2025

2 weeks ago | whichev.net | Tim Barnes-Clay

Jump to section Pros Well-equipped Comfortable Decent cabin space for a city car Cons Limited range Tiny boot with no rear seat split Obscured infotainment screen Verdict Electric vehicles have a new value champion. The Leapmotor T03 is similarly priced to the Dacia Spring but with better quality, range and specification. Still primarily a city car, but lots of EV for the money.
BMW 2 Series Gran Coupé M235 xDrive (2024 - )

2 weeks ago | regit.cars | Tim Barnes-Clay

Why we love it: Drives thrillingly Handles corners like it’s on rails Feels well-built Where it could be better: Could be cheaper Image could be less divisive Rear seat space could be better Secure your test drive today Request a BMW 2 SERIES test drive Introduction I’ve always liked Bimmers. I don’t know why, writes Tim Barnes-Clay. Maybe it's the alpha male in me.
New 2025 Jeep Compass Preview

3 weeks ago | regit.cars | Tim Barnes-Clay

By Tim Barnes-Clay | May 13, 2025 The new Compass, kicking off in First Edition trim, will be available for order this summer. Deliveries in the UK will start in the fourth quarter of this year. Jeepers Creepers, where'd ya get those peepers? Jeepers Creepers, where'd ya get those eyes? Yes, your eyesight isn't deceiving you. This is yet another renewed Jeep. I say renewed because the Compass has been around since 2006, writes Tim Barnes-Clay. What?
Empowering Independence Through Golf

3 weeks ago | fqmagazine.co.uk | Tim Barnes-Clay

In the UK, 24% of the population is registered as disabled, which amounts to approximately 16 million people who have limited or no access to recreational sports. Regardless of their disability status, everyone benefits from being active. Engaging in sports enhances both physical and mental health and fosters social interaction, all of which contribute to a better and happier life. This is where The Golf Trust comes in.
Volkswagen ID. Buzz Life 7-seat LWB 86kWh Pro (2022 - )

1 month ago | regit.cars | Tim Barnes-Clay

Why we love it: Retro looks It’s different Loads of room Where it could be better: It could be a tad cheaper The brakes could be sharper Looks could be O.T.T for some Secure your test drive today Request a VOLKSWAGEN ID. BUZZ test drive Introduction Do motors give you a buzz anymore? Did they ever? Even if anything automotive usually bores the pants off you – I bet you’ll love the VW ID. Buzz LWB seven-seater. Why?
Kia Unveils First Fully Electric Van in the UK

1 month ago | regit.cars | Tim Barnes-Clay

By Tim Barnes-Clay | April 30, 2025 Kia backs the PV5 with an industry-leading seven-year/100,000-mile van warranty and an eight-year high-voltage battery warranty Kia - once known for its white-wall tyres on the tiny Pride over thirty years ago, is now up there with the best when it comes to cars - especially the EV best. Now it's cracked that challenge; Kia’s moving into electric vans, writes Tim Barnes-Clay.
Fiat Grande Panda Electric Review

1 month ago | fqmagazine.co.uk | Tim Barnes-Clay

For many, including myself, the original was more than a form of transport; it was a gateway to freedom and adventure. I remember how a Fiat Panda opened up my world as a young driver. It was my first car, and living on the remote Norfolk coast meant it was the lifeline for my social life. This is why the Fiat Panda remains, then and even now, a car that I’ll always look upon with great affection.