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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

Infiniti QX Sport Inspiration concept updated for Paris 2016

New mid-size SUV concept for Infiniti gets a thorough going over for the 2016 Paris Motor Show

News

29 Sep 2016

LaFerrari open-top model official - overhead front

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Open top LaFerrari Aperta revealed

Open-top LaFerrari Aperta is revealed in Paris, although limited-run roofless hypercar is already sold out

News

29 Sep 2016

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Mitsubishi GT-PHEV ‘Ground Tourer’ makes Paris debut

The Mitsubishi GT-PHEV could preview a future successor to the current ASX with bold styling and advanced tech.

News

29 Sep 2016

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New 201bhp Kia Soul arrives in Paris 2016

New warm Kia Soul with punchy turbo and DCT gearbox makes its public debut, plus updates to the Carens MPV

News

29 Sep 2016

Mitsubishi Outlander - Paris front three quarter

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Updated Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV revealed in Paris

Updates for Mitsubishi Outlander range add new in-car tech and safety kit

News

29 Sep 2016

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Crazy Lamborghini Centenario Roadster blasts into Paris

Lamborghini's 759bhp Centenario Roadster is limited to just 20 cars, all are sold out

News

28 Sep 2016

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New Infiniti Q60 coupe: prices revealed

Infiniti has revealed the full details on pricing for its BMW 4 Series rivalling Q60 Coupe

News

26 Sep 2016

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Full details on latest Nissan GT-R Track Edition revealed

Pricing for the facelifted Nissan GT-R Track Edition has been revealed, with the supercar costing from £91,995

News

26 Sep 2016

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Ford Fiesta ST opens up with new five-door model

Hot hatch favourite is now more practical with five-door variant from £18,495

News

26 Sep 2016

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MG to stop all UK production at Longbridge plant

MG Motor has ceased production at its long-serving Longbridge factory, with all cars now China-built

News

23 Sep 2016

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Fiat 124 Spider 2016 review

We've driven Fiat's 124 Spider in the UK, and now we're sure it's one of best sports cars on sale right now

Road tests

23 Sep 2016

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New BMW M240i Convertible review

The M235i Convertible has got more power these days. We test the M240i Convertible to see if that's a good thing

Road tests

22 Sep 2016

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New Fiat Tipo 1.6 diesel review

Fiat's budget hatchback scores on comfort and practicality buy how well does the value proposition really stack up?

Road tests

21 Sep 2016

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Smart Brabus ForTwo and ForFour range priced from £16,320

Warmed-up Smart Brabus ForTwo and ForFour city cars get power boost, sporty look and stiffer suspension

News

20 Sep 2016

Mercedes E-Class Estate 2016 - front tracking

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New Mercedes E-Class Estate 2016 review

A massive boot and upmarket cabin give the Mercedes E-Class Estate huge appeal

Road tests

20 Sep 2016

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Toyota GT86 updated for 2017 with stiffer chassis

Toyota's facelifted sports car gains suspension tweaks, improved aero and costs from £25,495

News

16 Sep 2016

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New Citroen C4 Picasso PureTech 130 2016 review

A drive of the post-facelift Citroen C4 Picasso shows that it's still one of our favourite MPVs

Road tests

15 Sep 2016

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Citroen C1 Furio 2016 review

The Citroen C1 Furio is cheap to run and looks good, but lacks the ability of its rivals

Road tests

15 Sep 2016

SEAT Ibiza long-term - final report header

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Long-term test: SEAT Ibiza (2008-2017)

Final report: Is the supermini the perfect first car? We get a teenager's verdict as it leaves the fleet...

Long-term tests

15 Sep 2016

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New Citroen SpaceTourer 2016 review

The new Citroen SpaceTourer is the MPV version of the Dispatch van, but how does it drive on British roads?

Road tests

13 Sep 2016

Mercedes-AMG E 43 4MATIC - front tracking

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Mercedes-AMG E43 4MATIC 2016 review

It's not quite the full-fat E63 but the Mercedes-AMG E43 will be more than enough sports saloon for most

Road tests

12 Sep 2016

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New 2016 Alfa Romeo Mito gets tweaked looks and more kit

The new Alfa Romeo Mito is on sale now, with a new trim structure at prices starting from £12,960

News

12 Sep 2016

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SsangYong Tivoli XLV manual 2016 review

Is the practical SsangYong Tivoli XLV better with a manual gearbox? We find out

Road tests

8 Sep 2016

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New Volvo V90 D5 Momentum review

The Volvo V90 has already impressed us with its classy cabin and refined drive, but how does the higher-powered D5 diesel fare on UK roads?

Road tests

7 Sep 2016

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Mazda 6 update adds new G-Vectoring tech

Latest Mazda 6 gets new technology to make it more comfortable, plus interior upgrades

News

5 Sep 2016

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Renault EOLAB: the future of Renault

After a quarter of a century of supermini success, the Renault EOLAB hybrid gives a glimpse of the Clio’s hi-tech future

Features

25 Aug 2016

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New Kia Optima PHEV plug-in hybrid 2016 review

The Kia Optima PHEV is the brand's first plug-in hybrid, so how does it compare to its rivals?

Road tests

24 Aug 2016

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New Kia Optima Sportswagon estate 2016 review

Sharp-looking Kia Optima Sportswagon estate offers a great balance of abilities in a talented sector

Road tests

24 Aug 2016

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New 2017 Citroen C4 Picasso on sale next month

Updated C4 and Grand C4 Picasso on sale 1st September from £19,635, with tweaked looks and extra kit

News

23 Aug 2016

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Gearbox wars: Honda patents 11-speed triple-clutch unit

Japanese carmaker Honda registers new type of gearbox with the aim of improving efficiency

News

23 Aug 2016

Renaultsport Megane 275 Cup - front three quarter

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Last-ever Mk3 Renaultsport Megane

The final Renault Megane RS 275 is destined for a UK buyer, with the Cup-S model on sale at a Dundee dealer

News

23 Aug 2016

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Ford Fiesta makes £3k price leap as base cars are axed

Ford has cut the Studio and Style variants from the Fiesta range to clear space for cheaper Ka+

News

22 Aug 2016

Vauxhall Adam S Rocks 2016 - front cornering

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Vauxhall Adam Rocks S 2016 review

The Vauxhall Adam Rocks S is a sporty city car that's had a confusing SUV-style upgrade

Road tests

12 Aug 2016

Ford Focus RS first UK drive - front cornering

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Ford Focus RS Mountune upgrades add even more power

Details of even-hotter Ford Focus RS have been revealed, with full Mountune Performance kit getting 375bhp

News

11 Aug 2016