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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

Mercedes E-Class Coupe - E 220d front tracking

New Mercedes E-Class Coupe 2017 review

We get our first taste of the wafty new Mercedes E-Class Coupe - is it any good?

Road tests

10 Mar 2017

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New Range Rover Autobiography 2017 review

Updates for 2017 ensure the Range Rover remains one of the best all-round luxury cars on the market

Road tests

28 Feb 2017

Range Rover Sport HSE MY2017 - front cornering

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New Range Rover Sport LRV6 2017 review

Do a series of spec upgrades and a new supercharged 6-cylinder engine improve the already impressive Range Rover Sport?

Road tests

24 Feb 2017

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New Hyundai i30 1.0 petrol 2017 review

We drive the new Hyundai i30 in the UK, and find this 1.0-litre turbo the pick of the range

Road tests

17 Feb 2017

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New Skoda Octavia 2017 facelift review

More tech and a new look refresh the tried, tested and popular Skoda Octavia package

Road tests

8 Feb 2017

Volvo V90 R-Design 2017 - front cornering

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Volvo V90 R-Design 2017 review

Does Volvo's new executive V90 estate make sense in sporty R-Design spec?

Road tests

6 Feb 2017

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New Kia Rio 2017 review

All-new version of the Kia Rio supermini arrives with its sights set on the Ford Fiesta and VW Polo

Road tests

30 Jan 2017

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Audi to target Mercedes CLA with sharp new A3 Coupe

New Audi A3 Coupe to take range up a class, and exclusive images show look of the A5 Sportback’s baby brother

News

28 Jan 2017

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New Lexus IS facelift 2017 review

The facelifted Lexus IS should not be forgotten in the crowded compact executive market class

Road tests

19 Jan 2017

Nissan Micra 2017 petrol - front cornering

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New Nissan Micra petrol 2017 review

The new Nissan Micra is finally a competitor for the Fiesta and Polo, but it's a bit pricey in this spec

Road tests

11 Jan 2017

Mercedes-AMG E 43 Estate - front cornering

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New Mercedes-AMG E 43 4MATIC Estate 2017 review

V6-powered AMG E-Class Estate is fast and practical, if lacking a little sparkle

Road tests

5 Jan 2017

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New Renault Twingo GT 2017 review

The Renault Twingo GT is nippy rather than fast, and isn't as much fun to drive as its rivals

Road tests

3 Jan 2017

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Volkswagen Tiguan SEL diesel 2017 review

We test the high-spec VW Tiguan with four-wheel drive in the UK

Road tests

13 Dec 2016

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New Dacia Sandero 2017 facelift review

The Dacia Sandero has been facelifted for 2017 with extra kit and a new engine, but have the updates resulted in an improvement?

Road tests

11 Dec 2016

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New Dacia Duster 2017 facelift review

Just like the rest of the Dacia range, the Duster has been facelifted. We test it out with the brand's new dual-clutch automatic gearbox

Road tests

11 Dec 2016

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New Renault Grand Scenic 2017 review

We drive Renault's new Grand Scenic in the UK, but how does it compare to the class-leading Citroen Grand C4 Picasso?

Road tests

5 Dec 2016

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New Mazda MX-5 RF 'Retractable Fastback': full details

Prices and latest details for the Mazda MX-5 RF, with electrically-folding hard-top. It's on sale in March

News

1 Dec 2016

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New Audi A5 Coupe 2.0 TDI Sport 2017 review

We get behind the wheel of a cool new four-seater Audi A5 Coupe 2.0 TDI Sport on British roads

Road tests

29 Nov 2016

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New SEAT Leon 2016 facelift review

The SEAT Leon has received a facelift in a bid to compete with its hatchback rivals, but has it been improved?

Road tests

18 Nov 2016

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New Tesla Model X 2016 review

The all-electric Tesla Model X SUV has arrived in the UK, but is it a match for its conventional rivals?

Road tests

16 Nov 2016

Renault Scenic Geneva - front three quarter

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New 2016 Renault Scenic MPV starts from £21,500

Renault's new Scenic takes on crossover design cues in a bit to resurrect the flagging MPV sector. Full details and prices here...

News

8 Nov 2016

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Skoda Superb SportLine Estate 2016 review

The Skoda Superb range gets a boost with the new SportLine trim, which add loads of extra kit and a sporty look

Road tests

4 Nov 2016

Volvo V60 D5 Twin Engine - front cornering

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Volvo V60 D5 Twin Engine estate 2016 review

Plug-in hybrid Volvo V60 is safe and comfortable but has limited appeal

Road tests

3 Nov 2016

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Audi Q2 1.4 petrol 2016 review

The 1.4-litre petrol engine is a good choice for the Audi Q2, but it's pricey in S-line trim with added options

Road tests

2 Nov 2016

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Nissan reveals new range-extender hybrid system

New e-Power hybrid drivetrain is set for Note in Japan, but could come to the Nissan Micra in Europe

News

2 Nov 2016

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New Ford Kuga Vignale 2016 review

The Ford Kuga Vignale is the glamorous range-topper in the SUV's range, but it's just too expensive to recommend

Road tests

31 Oct 2016

Mercedes GLC 250d Coupe - front tracking

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Mercedes GLC Coupe 2016 review

If you have to have a coupe SUV, the Mercedes GLC Coupe is certainly one of the better choices

Road tests

28 Oct 2016

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Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 2016 review

Mercedes-AMG has breathed its magic onto the GLC SUV. How does it stack up as a fast 4x4?

Road tests

21 Oct 2016

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Honda WR-V revealed, but it won't come to Europe

Honda's latest small SUV has been revealed for the South American market, but the WR-V is not heading to the UK

News

18 Oct 2016

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New BMW M140i review

The BMW 1 Series hatch is hotter than ever in M140i guise with 335bhp pumping through those rear wheels. But is it any good?

Road tests

17 Oct 2016

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MINI Cooper S Seven 2016 review

Special edition MINI Seven offers plenty of additional kit and retro styling, but is it worth the extra money?

Road tests

17 Oct 2016

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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Juro edition pumps up the value

New Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Juro adds more kit at no extra cost

News

14 Oct 2016

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MINI Cooper S Works 210 review

The MINI Cooper S Works 210 sits between the standard Cooper S and JCW models with 207bhp, but how does it drive?

Road tests

14 Oct 2016

Volvo V40 Cross Country - front cornering

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Volvo V40 Cross Country 2016 review

Range of mid-life updates add to the appeal of the Volvo V40 Cross Country, but it's hard to recommend over the standard model

Road tests

13 Oct 2016