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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 Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace on sale now from £29,370
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace - front static

New Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace on sale now from £29,370

Seven-seat long wheelbase VW Tiguan SUV is available to order now with a choice of five engines
News
4 Jan 2018
New Mercedes S-Class 2017 facelift review
Mercedes S-Class - front

New Mercedes S-Class 2017 facelift review

The flagship Mercedes S-Class has been updated, bringing subtle changes and a new entry-level 3.0-litre straight-six diesel engine
Road tests
3 Nov 2017
New 2017 Hyundai Kona SUV: UK prices and specs revealed
Frankfurt - Hyundai Kona - front

New 2017 Hyundai Kona SUV: UK prices and specs revealed

New Hyundai Kona small crossover will take on the likes of the Nissan Juke and Citroen C3 Aircross, and is on sale from November
News
16 Oct 2017
Yamaha to present new concept car at Tokyo Motor Show
Yamaha Sports Ride

Yamaha to present new concept car at Tokyo Motor Show

Yamaha to debut fresh concept two years on from the Sports Ride concept revealed at Tokyo 2015
News
12 Oct 2017
New McLaren 570S Spider 2017 review
New McLaren 570S Spider - front

New McLaren 570S Spider 2017 review

We drive the McLaren 570S Spider in the UK and find the open-top mid-engined supercar an absolute thriller
Road tests
11 Oct 2017
New Skoda Karoq 2017 review
Skoda Karoq - front

New Skoda Karoq 2017 review

We find out if the new Skoda Karoq SUV is a worthy successor to the much loved Skoda Yeti
Road tests
11 Oct 2017
New Alpina B4 S Coupe 2017 review
Alpina B4 S Coupe - front

New Alpina B4 S Coupe 2017 review

Taking the edge off the BMW M4, the Alpina B4 S Coupe adds comfort and luxury without sacrificing performance
Road tests
9 Oct 2017
Ford partners with Lyft to develop autonomous car for 2021
Ford autonomous car

Ford partners with Lyft to develop autonomous car for 2021

Ford's plans for an autonomous taxi service become a little clearer with announcement that mobility company Lyft is on side
News
27 Sep 2017
Celebrating 50 years of Mazda’s rotary engine
Mazda rotary feature - header

Celebrating 50 years of Mazda’s rotary engine

Mazda’s groundbreaking rotary engine is 50 this year, and to mark the anniversary we drive a trio of Wankel-powered classic cars
Features
21 Sep 2017
New Skoda Vision E concept review
Skoda Vision E concept - front

New Skoda Vision E concept review

Skoda's Vision E concept previews the brand's forthcoming all-electric production car, and we've driven it
Road tests
12 Sep 2017
Land Rover confirms plug-in hybrid Range Rovers for 2017
Range Rover Sport PHEV official spy shot

Land Rover confirms plug-in hybrid Range Rovers for 2017

Jaguar Land Rover CEO Dr. Ralf Speth confirms that plug-in hybrid Range Rover models will go on sale later this year in Frankfurt speech
News
12 Sep 2017
New VW Polo 2017 review
Volkswagen Polo - front action

New VW Polo 2017 review

The new VW Polo picks up where the old Polo left off, adding more tech and sophistication to try and outdo the Ford Fiesta
Road tests
31 Aug 2017
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Skoda reveals targets for future EVs and connected services

Skoda reveals targets for future EVs and connected services

Skoda aiming for power outputs between 140 and 300bhp and a range between 250 to 373 miles for its first electric vehicles
News
24 Aug 2017
Mazda CX-3 GT Sport 2017 review
Mazda CX-3 GT Sport - front

Mazda CX-3 GT Sport 2017 review

The updated Mazda CX-3 gains a new GT Sport trim with plenty of extra kit, but is it worth the extra money?
Road tests
7 Aug 2017
New Jaguar XJR575 joins updated 2018 XJ range
Jaguar XJR575

New Jaguar XJR575 joins updated 2018 XJ range

Jaguar has introduced a range of updates for its XJ luxury saloon, not least a 567bhp V8 for the 186mph Jaguar XJR575 range-topper
News
24 Jul 2017
New Subaru XV prototype review
2018 Subaru XV - front

New Subaru XV prototype review

The Subaru XV crossover has improved in lots of areas, but can it rival the class leaders?
Road tests
14 Jul 2017
New 2018 Ford Transit Custom revealed
New 2017 Ford Transit Custom front tracking

New 2018 Ford Transit Custom revealed

New Ford Transit Custom van will arrive in early 2018 with major revisions and a PHEV hybrid model planned
News
12 Jul 2017
Next Audi S8 to use plug-in hybrid power from Porsche
New Audi A8 - A8 L front

Next Audi S8 to use plug-in hybrid power from Porsche

Powerful new Audi S8 models will use Porsche power, with a plug-in hybrid model based on Panamera PHEV
News
12 Jul 2017
BMW to join Formula E in 2018
BMW Formula E

BMW to join Formula E in 2018

BMW will enter electric Formula E race series next year with a newly-developed BMW drivetrain
News
11 Jul 2017
Audi R8 and TT RS get new performance parts
Audi TT RS and Audi R8 performance parts

Audi R8 and TT RS get new performance parts

Range of add-ons for Audi sports cars add appeal, but may not make it to the UK
News
11 Jul 2017
New Volvo XC60 T5 petrol review
New Volvo XC60 review - front

New Volvo XC60 T5 petrol review

The new Volvo XC60 T5 is a sophisticated premium SUV, but can it compete with the Jaguar F-Pace?
Road tests
11 Jul 2017
Renault Scenic and Grand Scenic get new mild hybrid system
Renault Scenic and Grand Scenic Hybrid Assist - 1

Renault Scenic and Grand Scenic get new mild hybrid system

New Renault Scenic diesel Hybrid Assist models are already available, costing from £25,055
News
6 Jul 2017
BBR Mazda MX-5 Turbo 2017 review
BBR Mazda MX-5 Turbo - front

BBR Mazda MX-5 Turbo 2017 review

British tuners BBR have introduced a stage one turbo kit for the Mazda MX-5, boosting power by 87bhp, but is it worth the near £6k extra?
Road tests
6 Jul 2017
Porsche 911 Targa GTS 2017 review
Porsche 911 Targa GTS - front

Porsche 911 Targa GTS 2017 review

The Porsche 911 Targa GTS is the heaviest car in the range, but it certainly looks the part and it's great fun to drive
Road tests
27 Jun 2017
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New Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2017 review
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross - front

New Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2017 review

The new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SUV is designed to pinch sales from the SEAT Ateca and Peugeot 3008. How will it fare?
Road tests
22 Jun 2017
SEAT Ibiza 1.0 TSI SE review
New SEAT Ibiza - front

SEAT Ibiza 1.0 TSI SE review

We get behind the wheel of the sharp new SEAT Ibiza supermini on British roads
Road tests
19 Jun 2017
New Jeep Compass 2017 review
2017 Jeep Compass - parked front quarter

New Jeep Compass 2017 review

Jeep has high hopes for the new Compass as it targets the booming compact SUV segment but are they justified?
Road tests
15 Jun 2017
Aston Martin up the ante with new AMR Vantage specials
Aston Martin Vantage AMR specials - front

Aston Martin up the ante with new AMR Vantage specials

Aston Martin Vantage V8 and V12 AMR special editions revealed to celebrate the brand’s racing success
News
13 Jun 2017
New Audi SQ5 2017 review
New Audi SQ5 2017 review UK - front

New Audi SQ5 2017 review

The new Audi SQ5 boasts 349bhp from its TFSI engine, but has the switch to petrol dented the hot SUV's appeal? We drive it in the UK...
Road tests
9 Jun 2017
New Skoda Rapid 2017 facelift review
Skoda Rapid - front

New Skoda Rapid 2017 facelift review

A series of light updates has done little to improve the Skoda Rapid, as it's still beaten by its more modern hatchback rivals
Road tests
26 May 2017
Worthersee 2017 in pictures - the ultimate VW car meet
Worthersee 2017

Worthersee 2017 in pictures - the ultimate VW car meet

Volkswagen fans have taken to the Austrian mountains in their Volkswagens en masse, and we're there to see it
Features
25 May 2017
VW Golf GTI First Decade: 404bhp show car arrives
Volkswagen Golf GTI First Decade

VW Golf GTI First Decade: 404bhp show car arrives

One-off Golf GTI show car makes Worthersee debut with electric motor for the rear wheels, while GTE Estate Impulse has longer electric range
News
25 May 2017
Jaguar F-Type SVR Convertible 2017 review
Jaguar F-Type SVR Convertible - front cornering

Jaguar F-Type SVR Convertible 2017 review

The Jaguar F-Tye SVR Convertible boasts 567bhp and will hit 195mph, but it's a little too powerful to be fully enjoyed on the road
Road tests
23 May 2017
New 4cyl engines bolster the BMW 5 Series and 7 Series
BMW 5 Series

New 4cyl engines bolster the BMW 5 Series and 7 Series

Updates to the BMW range include some new engines, new 3 Series models and new 2 Series
News
17 May 2017