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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  

Renault Clio R.S.16 won't make production

Renault Clio R.S.16 won't make production

The 271bhp Renault Clio Renaultsport R.S.16's story is at an end, with Renault scrapping production plans
News
16 Nov 2016
New 2016 Renault Scenic MPV starts from £21,500
Renault Scenic Geneva - front three quarter

New 2016 Renault Scenic MPV starts from £21,500

Renault's new Scenic takes on crossover design cues in a bit to resurrect the flagging MPV sector. Full details and prices here...
News
8 Nov 2016
All-electric BMW X3 SUV and MINI EV models by 2020
BMW X3 - front cornering

All-electric BMW X3 SUV and MINI EV models by 2020

BMW's financial report has confirmed plans for an all-electric BMW X3 as well as a plug-in MINI by 2020
News
4 Nov 2016
DS 5 Hybrid gets the chop in the UK
Citroen DS5 Hybrid4 front tracking

DS 5 Hybrid gets the chop in the UK

DS Automobiles will no longer offer the hybrid DS 5 in Britain, citing poor sales
News
4 Nov 2016
Skoda Superb SportLine Estate 2016 review
Skoda Superb Sportline Estate - front

Skoda Superb SportLine Estate 2016 review

The Skoda Superb range gets a boost with the new SportLine trim, which add loads of extra kit and a sporty look
Road tests
4 Nov 2016
Volvo V60 D5 Twin Engine estate 2016 review
Volvo V60 D5 Twin Engine - front cornering

Volvo V60 D5 Twin Engine estate 2016 review

Plug-in hybrid Volvo V60 is safe and comfortable but has limited appeal
Road tests
3 Nov 2016
Audi Q2 1.4 petrol 2016 review
Audi Q2 1.4 TFSI - front

Audi Q2 1.4 petrol 2016 review

The 1.4-litre petrol engine is a good choice for the Audi Q2, but it's pricey in S-line trim with added options
Road tests
2 Nov 2016
Nissan reveals new range-extender hybrid system
Nissan e-power tech

Nissan reveals new range-extender hybrid system

New e-Power hybrid drivetrain is set for Note in Japan, but could come to the Nissan Micra in Europe
News
2 Nov 2016
New Ford Kuga Vignale 2016 review
Ford Kuga Vignale 2016 - front tracking

New Ford Kuga Vignale 2016 review

The Ford Kuga Vignale is the glamorous range-topper in the SUV's range, but it's just too expensive to recommend
Road tests
31 Oct 2016
New Toyota C-HR priced from £20,995
Toyota C-HR - interior

New Toyota C-HR priced from £20,995

Prices and specs for Toyota's new C-HR crossover revealed ahead of its January 2017 release date
News
28 Oct 2016
Mercedes GLC Coupe 2016 review
Mercedes GLC 250d Coupe - front tracking

Mercedes GLC Coupe 2016 review

If you have to have a coupe SUV, the Mercedes GLC Coupe is certainly one of the better choices
Road tests
28 Oct 2016
Lamborghini Aventador facelift spied with racy new look
Lamborghini Aventador facelift spied 2

Lamborghini Aventador facelift spied with racy new look

Updates for the Lamborghini supercar look likely to make it even more outlandish
News
21 Oct 2016
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Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 2016 review
Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 4MATIC - front

Mercedes-AMG GLC 43 2016 review

Mercedes-AMG has breathed its magic onto the GLC SUV. How does it stack up as a fast 4x4?
Road tests
21 Oct 2016
New Audi A5 revealed ahead of November 2016 release
Audi S5 - official reveal

New Audi A5 revealed ahead of November 2016 release

The all-new Audi A5 is based on the Audi A4 saloon, and will arrive in coupe form in November with the Sportback following in January 2017
News
20 Oct 2016
Updates for Toyota RAV4 add new safety kit
Toyota RAV4 2017

Updates for Toyota RAV4 add new safety kit

Toyota has announced some updates for RAV4 SUV range for 2017
News
19 Oct 2016
Honda WR-V revealed, but it won't come to Europe
Honda WR-V

Honda WR-V revealed, but it won't come to Europe

Honda's latest small SUV has been revealed for the South American market, but the WR-V is not heading to the UK
News
18 Oct 2016
New BMW M140i review
BMW M140i - front

New BMW M140i review

The BMW 1 Series hatch is hotter than ever in M140i guise with 335bhp pumping through those rear wheels. But is it any good?
Road tests
17 Oct 2016
MINI Cooper S Seven 2016 review
MINI Seven - front

MINI Cooper S Seven 2016 review

Special edition MINI Seven offers plenty of additional kit and retro styling, but is it worth the extra money?
Road tests
17 Oct 2016
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Juro edition pumps up the value
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Juro

Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Juro edition pumps up the value

New Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV Juro adds more kit at no extra cost
News
14 Oct 2016
MINI Cooper S Works 210 review
MINI Cooper S Works 210 - front

MINI Cooper S Works 210 review

The MINI Cooper S Works 210 sits between the standard Cooper S and JCW models with 207bhp, but how does it drive?
Road tests
14 Oct 2016
New Lexus NX 300h Sport among latest Lexus range updates
Lexus NX Sport

New Lexus NX 300h Sport among latest Lexus range updates

Lexus has announced a handful of specification changes across its model range, including a new NX 300h Sport model
News
13 Oct 2016
Volvo V40 Cross Country 2016 review
Volvo V40 Cross Country - front cornering

Volvo V40 Cross Country 2016 review

Range of mid-life updates add to the appeal of the Volvo V40 Cross Country, but it's hard to recommend over the standard model
Road tests
13 Oct 2016
New Nissan GT-R Nismo to cost from £149,995
Nissan GT-R Nismo - goodwood front quarter

New Nissan GT-R Nismo to cost from £149,995

Nismo version of facelifted Nissan GT-R updated with carbon-fibre parts; now has more downforce than ever
News
10 Oct 2016
Four-door Mahindra e2o Plus electric city car teased
Mahindra e2o Plus teaser 1

Four-door Mahindra e2o Plus electric city car teased

New model to join Mahindra e2o range with four doors, as confirmed by teaser images
News
10 Oct 2016
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Quick Peugeot 3008 GTi SUV on the cards
Peugeot 3008 GT & GT Line driving

Quick Peugeot 3008 GTi SUV on the cards

Peugeot could create a fast GTi version of its new 3008 SUV in a bid to push the range upmarket
News
8 Oct 2016
Citroen C4 Picasso Touch Edition 2016 review
Citroen C4 Picasso Touch Edition - front tracking

Citroen C4 Picasso Touch Edition 2016 review

Does the entry-level trim spoil our favourite compact MPV? We test the Citroen C4 Picasso Touch Edition to find out
Road tests
6 Oct 2016
Hyundai Ioniq EV electric car 2016 review
Hyundai IONIQ EV 2016 UK - front tracking 2

Hyundai Ioniq EV electric car 2016 review

Grown-up new Hyundai Ioniq EV is practical and offers decent range
Road tests
4 Oct 2016
“Diesel is set to fade away and I’d be pleased to see it go"
diesel OPINION

“Diesel is set to fade away and I’d be pleased to see it go"

Car manufacturers at the Paris Motor Show foresee the death of diesel but commercial vehicles could prolong the fuel’s use says Sam Naylor
Opinion
30 Sep 2016
Mercedes Generation EQ electric concept: full details
Mercedes EQ electric SUV - front tracking

Mercedes Generation EQ electric concept: full details

Mercedes reveals new Generation EQ electric SUV coupe concept at Paris
News
30 Sep 2016
Honda Jazz to get new 1.0-litre turbo petrol power
Honda Jazz - front tracking

Honda Jazz to get new 1.0-litre turbo petrol power

The new 3cyl turbo petrol from the all-new Civic is likely to come to other models such as the Honda Jazz supermini
News
30 Sep 2016
Jacked-up Vauxhall Viva Rocks revealed at Paris
Opel Karl Rocks -Paris front three quarter

Jacked-up Vauxhall Viva Rocks revealed at Paris

Budget city car gets a rugged 'Rocks' makeover, will go on sale in the UK next year
News
30 Sep 2016
Sporty new Vauxhall GT Concept could appear by 2019
Vauxhall GT Concept - show pic - front three quarter

Sporty new Vauxhall GT Concept could appear by 2019

Opel/Vauxhall CEO says he is keen to push GT sports car to market
News
29 Sep 2016
Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept previews 2017 production coupe
Maybach 6 - Paris front

Mercedes-Maybach 6 concept previews 2017 production coupe

Mercedes-Maybach's 740bhp mega-coupe concept shown off once more at the 2016 Paris Motor Show
News
29 Sep 2016
Opel Ampera-e electric car won't come to UK in current form
Opel Ampera-e - Paris front three quarter

Opel Ampera-e electric car won't come to UK in current form

Vauxhall confirms Nissan Leaf rival won't be sold in UK markets "in the current generation"
News
29 Sep 2016