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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

Nissan GT-R 45th Anniversary Limited Edition review

New paint job and other visual tweaks brought in to celebrate Nissan GT-R nameplate’s 45th birthday

Road tests

21 Jul 2015

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Ford Focus 1.6 Zetec review

Sporty Zetec model makes Ford’s sharp-looking Focus even more appealing, but old 1.6 petrol engine lets it down

Road tests

17 Jul 2015

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Audi Q3 S line review

Sporty extras make Audi Q3 S Line a sweet-driving, stylish compact crossover

Road tests

17 Jul 2015

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Vauxhall Corsa Excite review

A strong mix of kit, affordability and efficiency make the current Vauxhall Corsa an appealing supermini

Road tests

13 Jul 2015

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Ford Fiesta Mk7 review

The Ford Fiesta is still going strong – it’s not hard to see why this is Britain’s best-selling car

Road tests

13 Jul 2015

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Volkswagen Golf Match review

Mid-spec Match version makes this an affordable Volkswagen Golf – what’s not to like?

Road tests

13 Jul 2015

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Mercedes GLE Coupe review

Style and substance means the new Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe is a worthy rival to the BMW X6

In-depth reviews

23 Jun 2015

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Mercedes GLE 2015 review

New Mercedes GLE is a worthy ML replacement, with even more tech and extra style

Road tests

22 Jun 2015

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New Honda Civic Type R 2015 review

The eagerly-awaited Honda Civic Type R is here - can it possibly live up to the hype?

Road tests

2 Jun 2015

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Audi A7 drives itself (and us) on public roads

Audi's A7 Sportback piloted driving concept is a real self-driving car and we've tested it on public roads

News

15 May 2015

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Kia Venga 2015 review

The facelifted Kia Venga covers many bases with lots of practicality, but it’s short on driving excitement

Road tests

7 May 2015

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New look 2015 SEAT Ibiza revealed

Updated 2015 SEAT Ibiza revealed to tackle the Ford Fiesta but an all-new Ibiza supermini arrives in 2017

News

7 May 2015

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Ford Ranger (2011-2016) review

Ford Ranger pick-up is tough as nails, boasts punchy diesel engines and lots of load space

In-depth reviews

24 Apr 2015

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Toyota Hilux (2004-2016) review

The Toyota Hilux is a robust and great-value alternative to pick-up rivals like the Ford Ranger and Nissan Navara

In-depth reviews

24 Apr 2015

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Honda CR-V 1.6 diesel automatic review

New engine, styling and nine-speed gearbox can’t send 2015 Honda CR-V to the top of the class

Road tests

14 Apr 2015

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Ford Kuga Titanium X Sport review

Range-topping Kuga Titanium X Sport doesn’t come cheap, but it’s the most luxurious SUV in Ford's model range

Road tests

26 Mar 2015

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Caterham Seven 270S 2015 review

Road-biased lower rung of new Caterham range delivers oldschool driving thrills

Road tests

23 Mar 2015

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Nissan Qashqai range could get hot Nismo and EV versions

Nissan execs reveal high performance and all-electric Qashqai models could join the range

News

4 Mar 2015

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Giugiaro GEA concept: ultimate luxury at Geneva 2015

Self-driving luxury car concept from Italian design house previews future of high-end motoring

News

4 Mar 2015

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Audi Prologue Avant concept car debuts at Geneva

Pictures and details from the Geneva Motor Show on the futuristic Audi Prologue Avant concept

News

3 Mar 2015

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New Morgan Aero 8 takes a bow in Geneva

Morgan brings back Aero 8 name for fifth-generation model, with a new chassis, modernised interior and soft-top option

News

3 Mar 2015

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Volkswagen Sport Coupe GTE Concept

Volkswagen's Geneva Motor Show concept car hints at a new CC four-door coupe to rival models from Mercedes and BMW

News

2 Mar 2015

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Smart ForFour 2015 review

Smart’s ForFour blends city car running costs with added practicality – but is it worth its premium price tag?

Road tests

18 Feb 2015

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Renault plug-in hybrid for 2014

Renault is working on a Clio-sized 141mpg plug-in hybrid for 2014 Geneva show

News

28 Nov 2013

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Renault’s future tech revealed

Efficiency improvements and weight reduction, as well as new, in-car tech and autonomous driving capability for future Renaults

News

20 Nov 2013