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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 Alpina B4 S Coupe 2017 review

Taking the edge off the BMW M4, the Alpina B4 S Coupe adds comfort and luxury without sacrificing performance

Road tests

9 Oct 2017

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New Skoda Vision E concept review

Skoda's Vision E concept previews the brand's forthcoming all-electric production car, and we've driven it

Road tests

12 Sep 2017

Range Rover Sport PHEV official spy shot

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Land Rover confirms plug-in hybrid Range Rovers for 2017

Jaguar Land Rover CEO Dr. Ralf Speth confirms that plug-in hybrid Range Rover models will go on sale later this year in Frankfurt speech

News

12 Sep 2017

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New VW Polo 2017 review

The new VW Polo picks up where the old Polo left off, adding more tech and sophistication to try and outdo the Ford Fiesta

Road tests

31 Aug 2017

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Mazda CX-3 GT Sport 2017 review

The updated Mazda CX-3 gains a new GT Sport trim with plenty of extra kit, but is it worth the extra money?

Road tests

7 Aug 2017

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New Subaru XV prototype review

The Subaru XV crossover has improved in lots of areas, but can it rival the class leaders?

Road tests

14 Jul 2017

New 2017 Ford Transit Custom front tracking

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New 2018 Ford Transit Custom revealed

New Ford Transit Custom van will arrive in early 2018 with major revisions and a PHEV hybrid model planned

News

12 Jul 2017

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New Volvo XC60 T5 petrol review

The new Volvo XC60 T5 is a sophisticated premium SUV, but can it compete with the Jaguar F-Pace?

Road tests

11 Jul 2017

Renault Scenic and Grand Scenic Hybrid Assist - 1

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Renault Scenic and Grand Scenic get new mild hybrid system

New Renault Scenic diesel Hybrid Assist models are already available, costing from £25,055

News

6 Jul 2017

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BBR Mazda MX-5 Turbo 2017 review

British tuners BBR have introduced a stage one turbo kit for the Mazda MX-5, boosting power by 87bhp, but is it worth the near £6k extra?

Road tests

6 Jul 2017

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Porsche 911 Targa GTS 2017 review

The Porsche 911 Targa GTS is the heaviest car in the range, but it certainly looks the part and it's great fun to drive

Road tests

27 Jun 2017

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New Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2017 review

The new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SUV is designed to pinch sales from the SEAT Ateca and Peugeot 3008. How will it fare?

Road tests

22 Jun 2017

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SEAT Ibiza 1.0 TSI SE review

We get behind the wheel of the sharp new SEAT Ibiza supermini on British roads

Road tests

19 Jun 2017

2017 Jeep Compass - parked front quarter

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New Jeep Compass 2017 review

Jeep has high hopes for the new Compass as it targets the booming compact SUV segment but are they justified?

Road tests

15 Jun 2017

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New Skoda Rapid 2017 facelift review

A series of light updates has done little to improve the Skoda Rapid, as it's still beaten by its more modern hatchback rivals

Road tests

26 May 2017

Jaguar F-Type SVR Convertible - front cornering

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Jaguar F-Type SVR Convertible 2017 review

The Jaguar F-Tye SVR Convertible boasts 567bhp and will hit 195mph, but it's a little too powerful to be fully enjoyed on the road

Road tests

23 May 2017

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New Volvo XC60 SUV: prices, specs, pictures and video

Volvo's new XC60 SUV is on sale now, priced from £37,205, ahead of first deliveries this autumn

News

16 May 2017

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Dacia SE Summit editions launched

Extra kit for new top-spec special edition Dacia Duster, Sandero and Logan MCV Stepway models

News

15 May 2017

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MINI Cooper Clubman Black Pack 2017 review

New Black Pack adds extra kit and styling tweaks to the MINI Cooper Clubman, but is it worth the extra cost?

Road tests

15 May 2017

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BMW 420d M Sport 2017 review

The BMW 4 Series range has been updated for 2017, and we try out the best-selling 420d version on UK roads

Road tests

12 May 2017

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Skoda Rapid Spaceback 2017 facelift review

Skoda's cheap 'n' roomy Rapid Spaceback gets a set of tweaks for 2017 but is that enough to keep it competitive?

Road tests

8 May 2017

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New 316bhp Honda Civic Type R: prices revealed

New Nurburgring lap record holding Honda Civic Type R will go on sale from £30,995, with higher spec GT version costing from £32,995

News

8 May 2017

Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport 2017 - front tracking

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New Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport 2017 review

The new Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport aims to resurrect the repmobile with an upsurge in style, quality and value. Will it work?

Road tests

21 Apr 2017

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Toyota Yaris Hybrid 2017 review

The Toyota Yaris Hybrid is the easiest car to drive in the updated range, but it comes at a price

Road tests

20 Apr 2017

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New Honda Civic 1.5 VTEC 2017 review

The new Honda Civic has already impressed us with the 1.0-litre engine, but is the larger 1.5 just as good? We find out...

Road tests

13 Apr 2017

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New Toyota Yaris 2017 review

The Toyota Yaris has been updated for 2017, but are the changes enough for it to stand out in the supermini class?

Road tests

11 Apr 2017

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New Skoda Octavia Scout 2017 review

Skoda has given the Octavia Scout a facelift, adding new styling features and new tech to the off-roader

Road tests

10 Apr 2017

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MINI Countryman Cooper SD ALL4 2017 review

MINI's Countryman Cooper SD is one of their most expensive models yet. Is it worth the price tag?

Road tests

5 Apr 2017

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New Mercedes E 220d Coupe 2017 review

Traditionally a great cruiser, can the Mercedes E-Class Coupe also raise a smile with its driving experience in E 220d guise?

Road tests

31 Mar 2017

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New Volkswagen Golf R 2017 review

A supremely capable and surprisingly quick hot hatch, the latest VW Golf R isn't cheap and faces talented rivals

Road tests

28 Mar 2017

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New Skoda Kodiaq 2017 review

We sample the right-hand-drive version of the seven-seat Skoda Kodiaq SUV for first time

Road tests

24 Mar 2017

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New Infiniti Q50 Sport Tech 2017 review

V6-powered Infiniti Q50 is completely outshone by its rivals in the high-powered saloon segment

Road tests

21 Mar 2017

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Mercedes GLC 350d 2017 review

Silky smooth V6 diesel fitted to Merc's GLC doesn't have too much of an economy detriment, but it's pricey

Road tests

16 Mar 2017

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New Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI petrol 2017 review

We've already driven the diesel-powered Audi Q5 on UK roads, but now we get the chance to see what the TFSI petrol version can do

Road tests

16 Mar 2017