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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

Large Premium SUV of the Year 2020: BMW X5

The BMW X5 is the 2020 Auto Express Premium SUV of the Year, with the Land Rover Discovery and Porsche Cayenne commended

News

13 Oct 2020

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Performance Car of the Year 2020: Porsche 911

The Porsche 911 is the 2020 Auto Express Performance Car of the Year, with the Audi RS 6 Avant and Ferrari F8 Tributo commended

News

13 Oct 2020

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Small SUV of the Year 2020: Renault Captur

The Renault Captur is the 2020 Auto Express Small SUV of the Year, with the Ford Puma and Kia Soul EV commended

News

13 Oct 2020

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New McLaren 765LT 2020 review

The new McLaren 765LT will spring from 0-62mph in just 2.7 seconds and go on to hit a top speed of 205mph

Road tests

28 Sep 2020

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New Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce 2020 review

Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce ready to attack compact executive segment with new technology and kit

Road tests

4 Sep 2020

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New Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 2020 review

Rivalling the Porsche Cayenne GTS and BMW X5 M50i is the new Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 - we find out if it's any good

Road tests

28 Aug 2020

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BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe 2020 review

The new BMW M8 Gran Coupe promises much, we find out if it can deliver

Road tests

26 Aug 2020

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New Fiat 500 Mild Hybrid 2020 review

A new mild hybrid powertrain will help prolong the old Fiat 500’s life alongside the all-new electric 500 model, but age is not on the Italian city ca…

Road tests

25 Aug 2020

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Lexus ES Takumi 2020 review

Lexus has added ‘Digital Side-View Monitors’ to the top spec Takumi version of its ES saloon in place of regular side mirrors, but it needn’t have bot…

Road tests

25 Aug 2020

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New Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo 2020 review

We drive the Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo SUV in the UK with a new, more powerful petrol engine

Road tests

21 Aug 2020

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New Ferrari Roma 2020 review

The new Ferrari Roma GT is the iconic Italian brand’s latest offering – and it’s a big improvement

Road tests

7 Aug 2020

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New Mazda MX-5 R-Sport 2020 review

The latest Mazda MX-5 R-Sport limited edition model does nothing to upset the popular roadster’s charms

Road tests

30 Jul 2020

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New DS 7 Crossback E-Tense 2020 review

The upmarket DS 7 Crossback E-Tense is the French brand’s first plug-in hybrid

Road tests

29 Jul 2020

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New Peugeot 508 PHEV 2020 review

The new Peugeot 508 PHEV offers low tax rates to go with its elegant looks

Road tests

19 Jun 2020

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New Audi S5 Sportback 2020 review

The Audi S5 Sportback’s switch to an advanced diesel engine has resulted in a fast and relaxed drive

Road tests

19 Jun 2020

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New Citroen C5 Aircross PureTech 130 2020 review

Cheaper PureTech 130 engine replaces 180 unit in the Citroen C5 Aircross range, but at what cost?

Road tests

12 Jun 2020

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New Porsche 911 Turbo S 2020 review

The new flagship 641bhp Porsche 911 Turbo S is just as comfortable driving around town as it is on track

Road tests

29 May 2020

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Alfa Romeo Stelvio’s toughest test

We head on an epic road trip to the north of Scotland in Alfa Romeo’s updated Stelvio SUV to find out if it’s still made of the right stuff

Features

5 May 2020

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New Bentley Continental GT Convertible V8 2020 review

The Bentley Continental GT Convertible is one of the British brand’s finest efforts yet in V8 form

Road tests

20 Apr 2020

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Mercedes GLE Coupe review

Style and substance means the new Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe is a worthy rival to the BMW X6

In-depth reviews

26 Feb 2020

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New Audi RS 6 Avant 2020 review

The new 592bhp Audi RS 6 Avant manages to blend supercar performance with acres of practically, so is it the perfect all-rounder?

Road tests

13 Feb 2020

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New Hyundai i10 2020 review

The Hyundai i10 is aiming to prove that the city-car sector is still alive and kicking...just.

Road tests

31 Jan 2020

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New Audi A1 Citycarver 2020 review

The new jacked-up Audi A1 Citycarver brings SUV looks to the supermini sector

Road tests

24 Jan 2020

BMW 3 Series long termer - first report front action

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BMW 320d M Sport: long-term test review

Final report: We look back on a much-anticipated six months with the BMW 320d M Sport

Long-term tests

2 Jan 2020

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New Kia XCeed 2019 review

The new jacked-up Kia XCeed hatchback fills a niche within a niche, but what's it like on UK roads?

Road tests

30 Sep 2019

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BMW M3 (2014-2018) review

Latest BMW M3 is a straight-six, turbocharged super-saloon with blistering performance

In-depth reviews

11 Sep 2019

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New Ferrari F8 Tributo 2019 review

Evolutionary approach makes the new Ferrari F8 Tributo a fitting celebration of the brand’s great V8

Road tests

4 Sep 2019

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New Ford Focus ST 2019 review

We sample the new Ford Focus ST petrol hot hatch in the UK for the first time – is it a Honda Civic Type R beater?

Road tests

27 Aug 2019

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New Ford Focus ST Estate 2019 review

The new Ford Focus ST Estate offers all the thrills of the standard hot hatch, but in a more practical package

Road tests

26 Aug 2019

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New Ford Fiesta ST Performance Edition 2019 review

The Ford Fiesta ST is our favourite junior hot hatch, but does the new Performance Edition make the driving experience even better?

Road tests

23 Aug 2019

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New McLaren 600LT Spider 2019 review

We drive the brilliant McLaren 600LT Spider in the UK to see what makes this one of the best McLaren's ever

Road tests

25 Jul 2019

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New Porsche 718 Boxster T 2019 review

We found out if less really is more in the Porsche 718 Boxster T with a first taste on UK roads

Road tests

2 Jul 2019

Bentley Continental GT Convertible - front action

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New Bentley Continental GT Convertible 2019 review

We take the beautiful new Bentley Continental GT Convertible out onto sunny British roads to see how it compares to the coupe

Road tests

29 May 2019

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New Vauxhall Corsa prototype review

We hit the road in a prototype version of the new Vauxhall Corsa ahead of its official arrival next year

Road tests

21 May 2019

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Audi S1 2014-2018

Audi S1 hot hatch has incredible all-wheel drive pace and a classy cabin, but it comes with a chunky price tag, too

In-depth reviews

7 May 2019