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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

Ford Mondeo Vignale 2015 review

Upmarket version from Ford takes Mondeo into competition with the BMW 3 Series and Mercedes C-Class

Road tests

10 Dec 2015

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New McLaren 675LT Spider expands brand's supercar stable

Just 500 models of the new hardcore McLaren 675LT drop-top will be sold

News

3 Dec 2015

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Around 190bhp for Mazda MX-5 with BBR upgrades

Tuning firm BBR is now offering power upgrades for both 1.5 and 2.0-litre Mazda MX-5 models

News

3 Dec 2015

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AC Schnitzer ACS1 5.0d revealed

BMW tuner AC Schnitzer has stuffed a 395bhp 3.0-litre diesel into the little 1 Series hatch

News

30 Nov 2015

Overfinch Defender 40th Anniversary front

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Overfinch Land Rover Defender revealed

Overfinch has been around for 40 years now, and to celebrate it's revealed a run of upgraded Land Rover Defenders

News

27 Nov 2015

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Kia Optima Sportspace estate on the way: spy shots!

New Kia Optima Estate is likely to take name from Sportspace Geneva concept

News

27 Nov 2015

Mercedes-AMG A 45 PETRONAS 2015 World Champion Edition front

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Special Mercedes-AMG A 45 Petronas edition marks F1 win

Mercedes will launch an F1-themed A 45 hot hatch with livery inspired by the championship-winning F1 team

News

26 Nov 2015

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Isuzu D-Max Fury review

Isuzu D-Max Fury is good value, but can it really compete with batch of newer pick-ups?

Road tests

25 Nov 2015

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Dramatic Mercedes Concept IAA unveiled at Frankfurt

Mercedes reveals curvy four-door coupe concept at Frankfurt show, with world-beating aerodynamics rating

News

15 Sep 2015

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Goodwood Revival 2015 in pictures

The 2015 Goodwood Revival is over now - if you couldn't make it have a look through our gallery for a taste of the event

Features

13 Sep 2015

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Chris Evans' car collection to sell for £9m at auction

The 2015 Goodwood Revival Bonhams auction is set to start the bidding on 13 of DJ Chris Evans' stunning classic cars

News

12 Aug 2015

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Get more on in-car tech with new website Alphr.com

Our new sister site Alphr.com will offer in-depth coverage of in-car tech, electric cars and motoring innovations

News

3 Jun 2015

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SEAT Connected Car concept reveals the future for car tech

SEAT has partnered with Samsung to bring smartphone tech to its cars and it's set to appear on the next Ibiza this summer

News

15 May 2015

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F1 aerodynamic tech set to improve UK supermarkets

Thanks to the world of Formula 1, supermarket fridges will be fitted with energy-saving aerofoils that will solve 'cold aisle syndrome'

News

23 Apr 2015

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Kahn Flying Huntsman Concept powers in

Coachbuilt Flying Huntsman 6x6 Concept will appear in Geneva, and could actually go on sale

News

2 Mar 2015

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Volkswagen Tristar concept pick-up review

The striking VW Tristar might only be a concept, but it hints at the future of VW's commercial vehicles

Road tests

14 Feb 2015

Jaguar C-Type at the London Classic Car Show

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The London Classic Car Show 2015: in pictures

We attended the opening of London's first major classic car show and here's our gallery of the highlights

Features

9 Jan 2015

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Best-selling cars 2014

We run down the UK's favourite cars of 2014: here are the top 10 best-selling cars of the year

Best cars & vans

7 Jan 2015

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Behind the scenes at Wales Rally GB 2014

We're at the 2014 Wales Rally GB with Citroen, bringing to an alternative access-all-areas view of the action

Features

15 Nov 2014

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New Peugeot Exalt concept car for Paris Motor Show

A new version of the Peugeot Exalt concept car will be revealed in Paris, featuring some cosmetic tweaks

News

4 Sep 2014

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Full-size Darth Vader Star Wars car revealed

Hot Wheels has produced a full-size car based on Darth Vader from Star Wars

News

23 Jul 2014

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Video: 180mph blast in a Bentley Continental GT Speed

We crank the 626hp 2014 Bentley Continental GT Speed close to its 206mph top speed - then run out of road.

Videos

17 Jul 2014

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Garage of the Year winners announced

Motor Codes has announced the winners of the annual Garage of the Year competition at the Auto Express New Car Awards ceremony

Awards

15 Jul 2014

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Lincoln Town Car

The Lincoln Town car is a large saloon car that's been in production since 1981, and it's probably most famous for its huge size

Best cars & vans

4 Jul 2014

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Ford F-Series (F-150)

Best cars & vans

4 Jul 2014

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Plymouth Road Runner Superbird

The Plymouth Road Runner Superbird has got to be one of the easiest cars to spot in a supermarket car park

Best cars & vans

4 Jul 2014

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Mille Miglia: the world's most famous road race

A brief look at one of the most exciting events on the classic car calendar: the iconic Mille Miglia

News

16 May 2014

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Most reliable family cars

The most reliable family cars to own are revealed with 50,000 Driver Power ratings in 2014

Best cars & vans

30 Apr 2014

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Beijing Motor Show 2014: news review

The Beijing Motor Show 2014 delivered an exciting selection of production and concept car launches - here's the pick of them

News

21 Apr 2014

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Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4: full technical details

We visit Lamborghini factory in Italy to discover the new Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4, which packs a 601bhp V10

News

3 Mar 2014

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta & MiTo Cloverleaf 2014 revealed

New Quadrifoglio Verde version of Alfa Romeo Giulietta to get engine from Alfa 4C

News

27 Feb 2014

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Classic cop cars cross central London in convoy

Fourteen classic police vehicles were relocated to a new home yesterday, passing in convoy through London

News

27 Feb 2014

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New Mercedes C-Class Coupe, Estate & C63 AMG: exclusive pics

Our exclusive pictures show the full range of 2014 Mercedes C-Class variants, including the Coupe and Estate

News

23 Feb 2014

Alfa Romeo Disco Volante by Touring Superleggera outside a villa

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Alfa Romeo Disco Volante by Touring: pictures and details

Stunning coach-built supercar is based on Alfa Romeo 8C and each car is built to order

News

21 Feb 2014