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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

Honda Civic Type R (2015-2017) review

Honda Civic Type R is a 306bhp pocket rocket, but the looks are divisive

In-depth reviews

7 Jul 2017

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Lamborghini Huracan Performante 2017 review

Can the hardcore new Lamborghini Huracan Performante deliver more than searingly fast lap times?

Road tests

23 May 2017

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Porsche 911 GTS 2017 review

We drive more focused Porsche 911 GTS sports car on British roads to see if turbocharging changes its character

Road tests

12 May 2017

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New Audi S4 Avant 2016 review

The latest Audi S4 Avant offers remarkable pace, practical space and a typically premium feel

Road tests

10 May 2017

Citroen C4 Picasso long termer third report - header

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Long-term test review: Citroen C4 Picasso

Final report: Citroen C4 Picasso MPV evokes memories of much loved seven-seater

Long-term tests

2 May 2017

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BMW M3 2017 facelift review

BMW M3 super-saloon gets a mid-life update, and we try it with the Competition Pack

Road tests

26 Apr 2017

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Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S review

Hardcore VW Golf GTI Clubsport S is a 40th anniversary special that turns the GTI formula up to 11

Road tests

24 Apr 2017

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New Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in hybrid 2017 review

Third electric Hyundai Ioniq model slots between standard hybrid and full EV, but what's it like to drive?

Road tests

13 Apr 2017

Mazda MX-5 long-term final report - header

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Long-term test review: Mazda MX-5

Final report: Mazda's MX-5 roadster has proven why it’s a winner after a year on fleet

Long-term tests

10 Apr 2017

Mazda CX-5 2017 - manual Tuscany front tracking

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New Mazda CX-5 2017 review

We drive pre-production petrol version of Mazda’s mid-size SUV – but is it still the driver’s choice in its class?

Road tests

21 Mar 2017

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New Volkswagen Tiguan 2.0 BiTDI 2017 review

The punchy 2.0 bi-turbo diesel is the most powerful VW Tiguan available, but is it worth the extra money?

Road tests

14 Mar 2017

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New Land Rover Discovery SD4 2017 review

The new Land Rover Discovery mk5 takes the 'utility' part of the ever-popular SUV formula to new heights

Road tests

15 Feb 2017

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Ford Focus RS Mountune 2017 review

Ford’s flagship Focus RS super hatch gets even more power courtesy of top tuning expert

Road tests

6 Jan 2017

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New Audi S5 Coupe 2017 review

The new Audi S5 Coupe offers plenty of performance, but is it any fun to drive?

Road tests

2 Dec 2016

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New McLaren 540C review

The most affordable McLaren packs a serious punch but does it display the other qualities of its more exclusive brethren?

Road tests

18 Nov 2016

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New Alfa Romeo Giulia 2016 review

We sample Alfa Romeo’s new Giulia junior executive saloon for the first time on UK roads

Road tests

12 Nov 2016

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Audi A3 Sportback e-tron 2016 review

Audi's hybrid A3 e-tron has been facelifted, but can it compete with its ever more sophisticated rivals?

Road tests

14 Oct 2016

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Long-term test review: Caterham Seven 310S

Final report: After 12,000 miles and 10 months of thrills, our man doesn’t want to let the Caterham Seven 310S leave our fleet

Long-term tests

11 Oct 2016

Mercedes E-Class Estate E220d UK - front cornering

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New 2016 Mercedes E220d Estate review

Can the new E-Class estate possibly be as good as the award-winning saloon?

Road tests

7 Oct 2016

Hyundai IONIQ hybrid 2016 UK - front cornering

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Hyundai Ioniq Hybrid 2016 review

We get the new Hyundai Ioniq hybrid on UK roads and find that it's a credible Prius rival

Road tests

3 Oct 2016

Nissan Micra 2017 - prototype front cornering 2

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New 2017 Nissan Micra prototype review

Nissan's unloved supermini will be replaced by this all-new model next year. We find out how it stacks up in prototype form

Road tests

29 Sep 2016

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New Ford Ka+ 2016 review

New Ford Ka+ brings practicality, but does this Indian-built hatchback offer European levels of quality and dynamics?

Road tests

23 Sep 2016

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Mercedes E 350d AMG Line 2016 review

The Mercedes E-Class V6 diesel is a compelling choice, but it's pricey

Road tests

26 Aug 2016

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Porsche Macan GTS review

The Porsche Macan gets the driver-focused GTS treatment. We drive it in the UK

Road tests

22 Aug 2016

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Caterham Seven 310 2016 review

Caterham Seven 310 is the new sweet spot in the range with a thrilling mix of balance and pace

Road tests

4 Aug 2016

DS 3 Performance Cabrio 2016 - front cornering

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New DS 3 Cabrio Performance Black 2016 review

Range topping DS 3 Cabrio Performance Black hits UK roads – but is it as good as the cheaper MINI Cooper S Convertible?

Road tests

3 Aug 2016

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New Ferrari GTC4 Lusso 2016 review

Ferrari's latest GT car is better than the FF it replaces in every respect. All hail the Ferrari GTC4 Lusso!

Road tests

29 Jun 2016

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New Volvo S90 D4 2016 review

New Volvo S90 saloon hits the UK and we drive D4 best-seller to find out if it can cut it in the ultra competitive exec saloon sector

Road tests

9 Jun 2016

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Caterham Seven 420R 2016 review

Naturally aspirated Caterham Seven 420R sits below supercharged range toppers, but is still fun to drive

Road tests

13 Apr 2016

Porsche 911 Turbo S 2016 - front cornering cropped

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New Porsche 911 Turbo S 2016 review

New 911 Turbo S packs traditional recipe of monster punch with surprising practicality – and improved connectivity tech

Road tests

17 Mar 2016

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New Mercedes E-Class 2016 review

Stunning new Mercedes E-Class raises the executive saloon bar

Road tests

8 Mar 2016

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Caterham Seven 620S 2016 review

Caterham Seven 620 gets road-biased S Pack extras – but has it made this driving icon more usable?

Road tests

26 Jan 2016

Kia Sportage 2016 - cropped front cornering

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Kia Sportage 2016 review

An early drive of the Kia Sportage compact crossover reveals a promising car that we look forward to driving in UK spec

Road tests

20 Jan 2016

McLaren 570S first UK drive - front tracking

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McLaren 570S 2015 review

Stunning McLaren 570S offers extra usability and rich, driver-focused performance in an accessible package

Road tests

15 Dec 2015

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Porsche 911 Carrera S 2015 review

Porsche 911 is still hard to resist, even with turbos

Road tests

4 Dec 2015