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Sam Naylor

Senior reviewer Sam Naylor is part of the Auto Express road test team. He spends most of his time driving and writing about the newest cars on the market for our group tests. He's been part of the team since 2013 and has focused on web content, news and reviews in differing roles over the years.

e-mail: sam_naylor@dennis.co.uk

New Volkswagen up! 2016 review

Already one of the best city cars about, the Volkswagen up! has improved thanks to a facelift and new engine

Road tests

1 Jul 2016

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New Vauxhall Zafira Tourer: prices, specs and pictures

Facelifted Vauxhall Zafira Tourer MPV to get Astra-inspired look, will arrive in October 2016 and start from £18,615

News

29 Jun 2016

MINI John Cooper Works Challenge - cornering

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MINI John Cooper Works Challenge 2016 review

Hardcore MINI JCW Challenge is great to drive, but it's very expensive

Road tests

24 Jun 2016

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BMW 440i M Sport 2016 review

With more and more performance cars downsizing their engines, how does the 6-cylinder BMW 440i stack up against its rivals?

Road tests

22 Jun 2016

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Honda NSX EV Concept to race at Pikes Peak

New all-electric Honda NSX race car is set to compete at famous Pikes Peak hill climb

News

20 Jun 2016

Alfa Romeo 5 Series rival exclusive image - front (watermarked)

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Alfa Romeo’s new BMW 5 Series rival revealed

Alfa Romeo Giulia's bigger brother set to go on sale by 2018 and will take on the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class

News

17 Jun 2016

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New SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 estate 2016 review

Hottest SEAT Leon Cupra estate yet provides space, pace and smiles by the shedload

Road tests

16 Jun 2016

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Racy look for new Peugeot 3008 GT

Coupe Franche livery available for new Peugeot 3008 crossover in new GT and GT Line specifications

News

16 Jun 2016

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Volvo XC90 Polestar delivers 415bhp with optimised T8 engine

Volvo's Polestar performance arm has powered up the XC90 T8, up to 415bhp and 680Nm

News

15 Jun 2016

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MINI John Cooper Works Challenge all set for Goodwood

Track-focused MINI JCW Challenge gets limited-slip diff and adjustable suspension but costs £32k

News

14 Jun 2016

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New MG GS 2016 review

MG's first SUV is here! We test the value-orientated MG GS to get a handle on its pros and cons

Road tests

14 Jun 2016

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Updated Renault Clio gets subtle new look and extra kit

New powertrain options, LED lights and handsfree parking are added to new Renault Clio range

News

13 Jun 2016

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MINI Clubman ALL4 Scrambler concept rocks up

MINI Italy reveals Clubman ALL4 concept car inspired by scrambler motorcycle

News

10 Jun 2016

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Police Ford Mustangs could join the fleet of UK forces

The 410bhp V8 Ford Mustang is being assessed by police forces in the UK for use on the road

News

10 Jun 2016

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New ‘G-Vectoring’ tech to make Mazdas drive even better

Mazda’s latest tech will improve comfort, stability and grip - and we’ve tried it

News

9 Jun 2016

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New special editions for Peugeot 108 and 208 ranges

Tennis-themed Peugeot 108 and 208 special editions get extra kit, plus new GT Line trim level

News

6 Jun 2016

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Ferrari's twin-turbo V8 wins Engine of the Year Award

Ferrari 488 GTB engine wins international award that was previously won by Ford's 1.0-litre EcoBoost

News

1 Jun 2016

Ford Fiesta ST200 Geneva - front three quarter

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Hot new Ford Fiesta ST200 to cost from £22,745

Price confirmed for new Ford Fiesta ST200, which gets a power boost up to 197bhp plus fresh paint and alloy wheels

News

1 Jun 2016

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Shelby GT-H Mustang now available to rent in US

Special edition Shelby GT-H Mustang is available to rent from US car hire brand Hertz

News

31 May 2016

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New BMW 5 Series Touring, GT and M5 spied testing

Spy pictures show complete next-generation BMW 5 Series range testing, with the line-up coming in 2017

News

26 May 2016

New Renault Grand Scenic 2016 - front quarter

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New Renault Grand Scenic MPV revealed

Latest Renault Grand Scenic gets 20-inch wheels as standard for a crossover-style look

News

24 May 2016

Smart ForTwo Cabrio 2016 - front tracking 2

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Smart ForTwo Cabrio review

The latest Smart ForTwo Cabrio brings roof-down fun to Smart's unique city car

In-depth reviews

23 May 2016

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Top-spec VW Touareg R-Line Plus revealed

Luxurious new R-Line Plus trim level adds sporty appeal to the Volkswagen Touareg range, starting from £48,095

News

23 May 2016

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New Audi S3 Cabriolet 2016 review

The new Audi S3 Cabriolet is fast and sharp to look at, but is it any fun to drive?

Road tests

19 May 2016

Fiat Tipo Station Wagon estate - front tracking

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New Fiat Tipo Station Wagon estate 2016 review

We drive the refined and comfortable family estate version of the Fiat Tipo - can it keep up with more accomplished rivals?

Road tests

18 May 2016

Renault Megane RS 275 Cup-S 2016 front cornering

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Renault Megane RS 275 Cup-S 2016 review

Renault Megane Renaultsport 275 Cup-S mega-hatch is hotter than hot, yet scorches many rivals for price

Road tests

13 May 2016

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New Jeep Wrangler spied ahead of 2017 launch

New Jeep Wrangler looks set for an evolutionary makeover, with our spies catching it during testing

News

6 May 2016

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New Fiat Tipo 2016 review

Fiat is back in the family hatchback sector with an all new Tipo. Can it challenge the Focus and Astra?

Road tests

6 May 2016

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Beijing Motor Show 2016: news round-up

All you need to know about what happened at the 2016 Beijing Motor Show, with pictures and video

News

28 Apr 2016

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SEAT Mii FR Line 2016 review

The SEAT Mii FR Line gets sporty look and adds plenty of kit, but is it worth the extra money?

Road tests

28 Apr 2016

Vauxhall Astra BiTurbo 2016 - front tracking

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New Vauxhall Astra BiTurbo diesel 2016 review

Our verdict on the new, more potent diesel Astra - is it worth the extra money?

Road tests

27 Apr 2016

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UK roads will host Volvo autonomous cars trial

Volvo will launch a new autonomous driving trial in London next year, with self-driving cars on public roads

News

27 Apr 2016

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New Mazda CX-4 gets full Beijing show unveil

Mazda's new coupe-SUV, inspired by the Koeru concept, has been officially revealed

News

26 Apr 2016

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Audi A6 and A7 updated with new look and extra equipment

Subtle updates for Audi A6 and A7 will add extra kit and a new look, plus Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

News

22 Apr 2016