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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 MG GS 2016 review

MG's first SUV is here! We test the value-orientated MG GS to get a handle on its pros and cons

Road tests

14 Jun 2016

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Updated Renault Clio gets subtle new look and extra kit

New powertrain options, LED lights and handsfree parking are added to new Renault Clio range

News

13 Jun 2016

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MINI Clubman ALL4 Scrambler concept rocks up

MINI Italy reveals Clubman ALL4 concept car inspired by scrambler motorcycle

News

10 Jun 2016

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Police Ford Mustangs could join the fleet of UK forces

The 410bhp V8 Ford Mustang is being assessed by police forces in the UK for use on the road

News

10 Jun 2016

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New ‘G-Vectoring’ tech to make Mazdas drive even better

Mazda’s latest tech will improve comfort, stability and grip - and we’ve tried it

News

9 Jun 2016

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New special editions for Peugeot 108 and 208 ranges

Tennis-themed Peugeot 108 and 208 special editions get extra kit, plus new GT Line trim level

News

6 Jun 2016

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Ferrari's twin-turbo V8 wins Engine of the Year Award

Ferrari 488 GTB engine wins international award that was previously won by Ford's 1.0-litre EcoBoost

News

1 Jun 2016

Ford Fiesta ST200 Geneva - front three quarter

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Hot new Ford Fiesta ST200 to cost from £22,745

Price confirmed for new Ford Fiesta ST200, which gets a power boost up to 197bhp plus fresh paint and alloy wheels

News

1 Jun 2016

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Shelby GT-H Mustang now available to rent in US

Special edition Shelby GT-H Mustang is available to rent from US car hire brand Hertz

News

31 May 2016

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New BMW 5 Series Touring, GT and M5 spied testing

Spy pictures show complete next-generation BMW 5 Series range testing, with the line-up coming in 2017

News

26 May 2016

New Renault Grand Scenic 2016 - front quarter

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New Renault Grand Scenic MPV revealed

Latest Renault Grand Scenic gets 20-inch wheels as standard for a crossover-style look

News

24 May 2016

Smart ForTwo Cabrio 2016 - front tracking 2

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Smart ForTwo Cabrio review

The latest Smart ForTwo Cabrio brings roof-down fun to Smart's unique city car

In-depth reviews

23 May 2016

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Top-spec VW Touareg R-Line Plus revealed

Luxurious new R-Line Plus trim level adds sporty appeal to the Volkswagen Touareg range, starting from £48,095

News

23 May 2016

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New Audi S3 Cabriolet 2016 review

The new Audi S3 Cabriolet is fast and sharp to look at, but is it any fun to drive?

Road tests

19 May 2016

Fiat Tipo Station Wagon estate - front tracking

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New Fiat Tipo Station Wagon estate 2016 review

We drive the refined and comfortable family estate version of the Fiat Tipo - can it keep up with more accomplished rivals?

Road tests

18 May 2016

Renault Megane RS 275 Cup-S 2016 front cornering

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Renault Megane RS 275 Cup-S 2016 review

Renault Megane Renaultsport 275 Cup-S mega-hatch is hotter than hot, yet scorches many rivals for price

Road tests

13 May 2016

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New Jeep Wrangler spied ahead of 2017 launch

New Jeep Wrangler looks set for an evolutionary makeover, with our spies catching it during testing

News

6 May 2016

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New Fiat Tipo 2016 review

Fiat is back in the family hatchback sector with an all new Tipo. Can it challenge the Focus and Astra?

Road tests

6 May 2016

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Beijing Motor Show 2016: news round-up

All you need to know about what happened at the 2016 Beijing Motor Show, with pictures and video

News

28 Apr 2016

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SEAT Mii FR Line 2016 review

The SEAT Mii FR Line gets sporty look and adds plenty of kit, but is it worth the extra money?

Road tests

28 Apr 2016

Vauxhall Astra BiTurbo 2016 - front tracking

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New Vauxhall Astra BiTurbo diesel 2016 review

Our verdict on the new, more potent diesel Astra - is it worth the extra money?

Road tests

27 Apr 2016

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UK roads will host Volvo autonomous cars trial

Volvo will launch a new autonomous driving trial in London next year, with self-driving cars on public roads

News

27 Apr 2016

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New Mazda CX-4 gets full Beijing show unveil

Mazda's new coupe-SUV, inspired by the Koeru concept, has been officially revealed

News

26 Apr 2016

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Audi A6 and A7 updated with new look and extra equipment

Subtle updates for Audi A6 and A7 will add extra kit and a new look, plus Android Auto and Apple CarPlay

News

22 Apr 2016

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Range Rover Evoque gets 2017 updates plus new Ember edition

New InControl infotainment system for 2016 Range Rover Evoque, plus bold special edition

News

19 Apr 2016

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Plug-in hybrid Volkswagen SUV set for Beijing reveal

New large SUV will appear at Beijing Motor Show this month, with 375bhp plug-in powertrain

News

17 Apr 2016

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Posh new Renault Kadjar Signature S Nav arrives

Renault adds new dual-clutch automatic gearbox to the Kadjar crossover range along with new top-spec Signature S Nav trim

News

7 Apr 2016

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Updates for Mercedes C-Class on the way in 2017

Spy shots show new headlights for Mercedes C-Class saloon, with more changes in the pipeline

News

7 Apr 2016

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VW Golf GTI Clubsport priced from £31k

Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport marks 40th anniversary of GTI name with fastest version ever

News

6 Apr 2016

Ford Focus RS first UK drive - front tracking

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New Ford Focus RS 2016 UK first drive review

Can the Ford Focus RS hyper hatch deliver the goods on UK roads? There's only one way to find out...

Road tests

6 Apr 2016

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Mercedes S-Class Cabriolet prices and specs revealed

Mercedes' new folding-roof S-Class starts from £110,120, with deliveries in the summer

News

4 Apr 2016

Bentley Continental GT Speed Black Edition front

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Power boost for Bentley Continental GT Speed

The Continental GT Speed is the fastest production Bentley ever. Now power is up to 633bhp and there's a new Black Edition

News

4 Apr 2016

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Vauxhall Adam Unlimited offers more personalisation options

New trim level for Adam and Adam Rocks adds new kit and allows you to choose even more options

News

4 Apr 2016

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MINI Cooper Convertible 2016 review

The revised MINI Convertible offers a blend of economy and poke in Cooper form

Road tests

30 Mar 2016