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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

New Kia XCeed 2019 review

The new jacked-up Kia XCeed hatchback fills a niche within a niche, but what's it like on UK roads?

Road tests

30 Sep 2019

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BMW M3 (2014-2018) review

Latest BMW M3 is a straight-six, turbocharged super-saloon with blistering performance

In-depth reviews

11 Sep 2019

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New Ferrari F8 Tributo 2019 review

Evolutionary approach makes the new Ferrari F8 Tributo a fitting celebration of the brand’s great V8

Road tests

4 Sep 2019

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New Ford Focus ST 2019 review

We sample the new Ford Focus ST petrol hot hatch in the UK for the first time – is it a Honda Civic Type R beater?

Road tests

27 Aug 2019

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New Ford Focus ST Estate 2019 review

The new Ford Focus ST Estate offers all the thrills of the standard hot hatch, but in a more practical package

Road tests

26 Aug 2019

Kia Stinger GT420 - front tracking with Kia Stinger

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Kia Stinger GT420: getting to grips with Kia's track car

We head to Silverstone to test out the one-off Kia Stinger GT420, Kia's skunkworks track focused race car

Features

26 Aug 2019

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New Ford Fiesta ST Performance Edition 2019 review

The Ford Fiesta ST is our favourite junior hot hatch, but does the new Performance Edition make the driving experience even better?

Road tests

23 Aug 2019

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New McLaren 600LT Spider 2019 review

We drive the brilliant McLaren 600LT Spider in the UK to see what makes this one of the best McLaren's ever

Road tests

25 Jul 2019

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New Porsche 718 Boxster T 2019 review

We found out if less really is more in the Porsche 718 Boxster T with a first taste on UK roads

Road tests

2 Jul 2019

Bentley Continental GT Convertible - front action

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New Bentley Continental GT Convertible 2019 review

We take the beautiful new Bentley Continental GT Convertible out onto sunny British roads to see how it compares to the coupe

Road tests

29 May 2019

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New Vauxhall Corsa prototype review

We hit the road in a prototype version of the new Vauxhall Corsa ahead of its official arrival next year

Road tests

21 May 2019

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Audi S1 2014-2018

Audi S1 hot hatch has incredible all-wheel drive pace and a classy cabin, but it comes with a chunky price tag, too

In-depth reviews

7 May 2019

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New Volkswagen T-Cross 2019 review

The new Volkswagen T-Cross is the firm’s smallest SUV, and it looks accomplished next to cheaper rivals

Road tests

30 Apr 2019

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New BMW X7 30d 2019 review

It’s big, but is the new flagship BMW X7 SUV clever? A drive of the xDrive 30d diesel in the UK reveals all

Road tests

12 Apr 2019

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New Ferrari 488 Pista Spider 2019 review

We drive the new 710bhp Ferrari 488 Pista Spider, and find that it’s an incredible machine

Road tests

5 Apr 2019

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New BMW i3 120Ah 2019 review

A bigger battery means more range for the updated BMW i3, but can it keep pace with more modern rivals?

Road tests

20 Dec 2018

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New BMW 3 Series 2019 review

Does the new seventh-generation BMW 3 Series compact executive saloon go straight to the top of the class? We reveal all…

Road tests

12 Dec 2018

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New BMW M340i xDrive prototype review

The new 369bhp BMW M340i xDrive is on the way, but we've been for a drive in a prototype version ahead of its arrival

Road tests

11 Dec 2018

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2019 BMW 330i review

The BMW 330i is the most powerful model in the new 3 Series line-up at launch, but is it worth the extra cash?

Road tests

11 Dec 2018

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New Mercedes-AMG E 53 2018 review

The results are good as we try the new Mercedes-AMG E 53 saloon for the first time

Road tests

12 Nov 2018

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Long-term test: Audi A7 Sportback

Final report: Audi A7 Sportback has all the tools of the executive trade, so we'll be sad to see it go

Long-term tests

31 Oct 2018

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New Audi A6 2018 review

We hit British roads in the all-new Audi A6 to see if it’s got what it takes to be an executive champion

Road tests

18 Sep 2018

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New Aston Martin DB11 AMR 2018 review

Aston Martin’s updated DB11 comes close to the perfect big V12 GT recipe in updated AMR spec

Road tests

6 Sep 2018

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New SEAT Tarraco prototype review

Early verdict as we drive a prototype version of the seven-seat SEAT Tarraco SUV

Road tests

31 Jul 2018

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New McLaren Senna 2018 review

We drive the new track-focused McLaren Senna and find that it's worthy of that iconic name

Road tests

26 Jun 2018

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Mercedes S-Class Coupe review

The S-Class Coupe puts the supreme luxury, comfort, styling and performance of the limo in a two-door package

In-depth reviews

22 Jun 2018

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New Ford EcoSport ST-Line 2018 review

Does the addition of ST-Line trim and a more powerful EcoBoost engine turn the Ford EcoSport into a dynamic crossover? We find out...

Road tests

18 Apr 2018

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Audi A7 Sportback (2010-2017) review

Sleek styling and hatchback practicality set the Audi A7 Sportback apart from the usual executive saloon car suspects

In-depth reviews

20 Mar 2018

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New Toyota Yaris GRMN 2018 review

Does the pricey Toyota Yaris GRMN hatch deliver the performance goods?

Road tests

16 Mar 2018

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New Ford Mustang 2018 review

The Ford Mustang has been updated for 2018 and we've driven it with the brand's new 10-speed automatic gearbox

Road tests

12 Mar 2018

Aston Martin Vantage prototype - front tracking

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New Aston Martin Vantage 2018 prototype review

Our ice drive shows the new 503bhp Aston Martin Vantage is a real star of the sports car sector

Road tests

1 Mar 2018

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New Audi R8 RWS 2018 review

Audi Sport removes R8’s front drive shafts for RWS model, but is it a sweeter, more rewarding driver’s car as a result?

Road tests

27 Feb 2018

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New Mazda Skyactiv-X prototype review

Mazda's clever Skyactiv-X tech promises to squeeze more efficiency from the internal combustion engine

Road tests

21 Feb 2018

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Alpina D5 S 2018 review

Alpina works its magic on the BMW 5 Series to produce the new D5 S diesel saloon

Road tests

13 Feb 2018