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Sean Carson

Sean’s been writing about cars since 2010, having worked for outlets as diverse as PistonHeads, MSN Cars, Which? Cars, Race Tech – a specialist motorsport publication – and most recently Auto Express and sister titles Carbuyer and DrivingElectric. A life-long car fan, Sean has seen the industry change an incredible amount over the past decade. As Auto Express’s associate editor few people drive as many vehicles as Sean. From city cars to supercars, luxury SUVs to EVs, Sean oversees all news and reviews for Auto Express.

e-mail: sean_carson@autovia.co.uk

New Volkswagen ID. Xtreme concept review

The Xtreme Concept brings a much-needed sense of spirit to Volkswagen's ID. range

Road tests

19 Dec 2022

Mate Rimac standing with Bugatti Chiron and Rimac Nevera

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Mate Rimac: the future of Rimac, Bugatti and the hypercar

CEO tells Auto Express about blocking Bugatti's SUV, its hybrid Chiron successor and how Rimac models will 'bend physics'

News

15 Dec 2022

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New MG5 EV 2022 review

The updated MG5 EV estate is now better than ever, with smarter styling and a boost in range

Road tests

2 Nov 2022

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Range Rover Sport D300 Dynamic SE review

The Range Rover SUV blends dynamics and luxury to go straight to the top of the class

Road tests

2 Nov 2022

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New Lexus RX 350h 2022 review

Refinements strengthen the case for the hybrid Lexus RX 350h SUV

Road tests

28 Oct 2022

Dacia Manifesto concept - front - Paris Motor Show 2022

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Radical Dacia Manifesto concept makes public debut at Paris

The new lifestyle-focused Dacia Manifesto model won't go into production, but elements of the concept will be carried forward in some form for future …

News

17 Oct 2022

Land Rover Discovery Metropolitan Edition - front

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New Land Rover Discovery Metropolitan Edition 2022 review

We drive the new range-topping Land Rover Discovery Metropolitan Edition to see if it’s worth the extra cash

Road tests

13 Oct 2022

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New Vauxhall Astra diesel 2022 review

We’ve been impressed with the new Vauxhall Astra hatch, but is it best with a diesel engine?

Road tests

26 Sep 2022

Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E-Performance - front

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New Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E-Performance plug-in hybrid arrives: full details

Iconic Mercedes-AMG C 63 super saloon and estate returns with world’s most powerful 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo engine and plug-in hybrid system

News

23 Sep 2022

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Dacia completes range-wide rebrand with new look

Updated design and logo, new colours and a dealer network revamp sees Dacia redefine itself for the next chapter

News

16 Sep 2022

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New Peugeot 508 2022 review

The stylish Peugeot 508 family car has been given a subtle update, but is it now better than ever?

Road tests

13 Sep 2022

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Range Rover Sport P530 2022 review

The new V8-engined Range Rover P530 arrives with 527bhp, but costs almost £120k

Road tests

6 Sep 2022

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New Range Rover PHEV 2022 review

Is the new plug-in hybrid Range Rover P510e the best version yet of the new luxury SUV? We find out…

Road tests

6 Sep 2022

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New 2022 Nissan X-Trail launched with e-Power hybrid tech

The new seven-seat Nissan X-Trail SUV follows the Qashqai with sharp new design, a clever e-Power hybrid system for improved efficiency and more inter…

News

6 Sep 2022

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DS 9 E-Tense 250 2022 review

Tech tweaks bring more efficiency to the upmarket DS 9 E-Tense PHEV

Road tests

2 Sep 2022

Vauxhall Corsa-e Anniversary Edition - front

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Vauxhall Corsa-e Anniversary Edition 2022 review

The Vauxhall Corsa-e Anniversary Edition celebrates 40 years of the brand’s supermini

Road tests

25 Aug 2022

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New Mazda CX-60 2022 review

Mazda’s attack on the mid-size market comes in the shape of the CX-60 plug-in hybrid but can it eclipse the competition?

Road tests

24 Aug 2022

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MG4 Trophy Long Range 2022 review

Our first drive of the new MG4 proves that the brand finally has what it needs to take on the big boys, thanks to decent driving manners and a good ra…

Road tests

22 Aug 2022

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New Ford Grand Tourneo Connect 2022 review

Seven-seat Grand Tourneo Connect MPV is a Ford, but not as know it, as the rebadging alliance with VW bears fruit

Road tests

19 Aug 2022

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New Alfa Romeo sports car to break cover in 2023

The limited-run Alfa Romeo sports car could be a celebration of the brand's iconic combustion-engine history and our exclusive image previews how it c…

News

17 Aug 2022

Bugatti Chiron Super Sport - front tracking

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New Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 2022 review

The Chiron Super Sport is the culmination of decades of high-speed experience and Bugatti at its very best. It's a hypercar like no other

Road tests

16 Aug 2022

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New Aston Martin DBR22 is a 705bhp limited-run speedster

The carbon-fibre-bodied two-seat Aston Martin DBR22 roadster celebrates 10 years of Q division, and comes with V12 power

News

15 Aug 2022

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New Mercedes EQE 2022 review

The new Mercedes EQE electric executive car tackles British roads for the first time

Road tests

5 Aug 2022

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New Vauxhall Astra 2022 review

The new Vauxhall Astra has arrived in the UK to take on the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus

Road tests

3 Aug 2022

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New Peugeot e-2008 2022 review

The all-electric Peugeot e-2008 compact crossover gets extended range as part of updates for 2022

Road tests

29 Jul 2022

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New Citroen C5 X PHEV 2022 review

The new Citroen C5 X has hit the UK, but does it make the most sense in plug-in hybrid form? We find out…

Road tests

26 Jul 2022

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The future of small cars

Could the high cost of electrification mean small cars disappear from showrooms? We round up each manufacturer’s future plans

News

17 Jul 2022

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New Ford Focus ST 2022 review

The latest Ford Focus ST gets a tech boost and other tweaks to bring it up to date for 2022

Road tests

15 Jul 2022

Polestar 2 long termer 3rd report - two Polestar 2s

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Polestar sales up 125 per cent in 2022 - and UK is big for the brand’s future

We speak to Polestar UK boss Jonathan Goodman about how the brand will develop here following strong sales results

News

13 Jul 2022

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New Toyota Hilux 2022 review

Do latest tweaks make the Toyota Hilux pick-up a viable replacement for a family SUV?

Road tests

24 Jun 2022

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New BMW M4 Convertible 2022 review

The new BMW M4 Convertible sticks with the tried and test performance cabriolet formula

Road tests

16 Jun 2022

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New Nissan Juke Hybrid 2022 review

Nissan electrifies the Juke with hybrid power, making it the most appealing model in the line-up

Road tests

15 Jun 2022

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New Citroen Ami on sale in the UK now from £7,695

The compact quadricycle is pricier than first thought, but the Citroen Ami will still be the UK’s cheapest ‘car’

News

14 Jun 2022

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New Audi A6 Avant 50 TFSI e 2022 review

Audi now offers efficient plug-in hybrid tech in its biggest estate

Road tests

10 Jun 2022