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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 2023 Peugeot 2008 starts from £24,020
Peugeot e-2008 facelift - front

New 2023 Peugeot 2008 starts from £24,020

2008 and all-electric e-2008 get revamped with new design and equipment
News
7 Jun 2023
New Volvo XC40 B3 MHEV 2023 review
Volvo XC40 B3 MHEV - front

New Volvo XC40 B3 MHEV 2023 review

The entry-level Volvo XC40 SUV gets a new powertrain and tech as part of revamp
Road tests
2 Jun 2023
New Mercedes EQS SUV 2023 review
Mercedes EQS SUV UK - front

New Mercedes EQS SUV 2023 review

The new Mercedes EQS SUV struggles to impress on UK roads with obvious flaws when it comes to the ride
Road tests
26 May 2023
Hyundai Pony Coupe concept recreated nearly 50 years after its debut
Hyundai Pony Coupe concept - show front

Hyundai Pony Coupe concept recreated nearly 50 years after its debut

Nearly half a decade after it was unveiled, establishing Hyundai as a brand in its own right, Hyundai and Giugiaro have unveiled a special Pony Coupe …
News
19 May 2023
New 2023 Range Rover: SV Bespoke service updated and new powertrains added
Range Rover PHEV

New 2023 Range Rover: SV Bespoke service updated and new powertrains added

The new flagship Range Rover gets more powerful plug-in hybrid versions
News
17 May 2023
New Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 2023 facelift review
Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid - front

New Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 2023 facelift review

A refresh ups the ante for the hybrid version of the big-selling Porsche Cayenne SUV
Road tests
15 May 2023
New all-electric Cupra Raval supermini confirmed
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New all-electric Cupra Raval supermini confirmed

The Cupra Raval will go into production from 2025 with up to 273 miles of range
News
11 May 2023
New Lexus RZ 450e 2023 review
Lexus RZ 450e - front

New Lexus RZ 450e 2023 review

The new all-electric Lexus RZ SUV arrives in the UK as a rival for the Tesla Model Y
Road tests
6 May 2023
Mazda MX-5 1.5 Exclusive-Line RF 2023 review
Mazda MX-5 RF - front

Mazda MX-5 1.5 Exclusive-Line RF 2023 review

Handling remains a strong point for the revised Mazda MX-5, but the interior is cramped
Road tests
28 Apr 2023
Radical Lancia Pu+Ra HPE concept car unveiled
Lancia Pu+Ra HPE concept car front

Radical Lancia Pu+Ra HPE concept car unveiled

The Lancia Pu+Ra HPE compact coupe outlines the Italian brand's vision for the next decade in five key areas
News
15 Apr 2023
Official: BMW XM Label Red launches with 738bhp
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Official: BMW XM Label Red launches with 738bhp

New ultra-exclusive edition of BMW's standalone M flagship joins the line-up, priced from £171k
News
12 Apr 2023
New Dacia Stepway SUV to rival Nissan Juke
Dacia Stepway exclusive image

New Dacia Stepway SUV to rival Nissan Juke

Dacia hints that the off-road-style Sandero Stepway hatch could develop into a genuine SUV and our exclusive image previews how it could look
News
16 Mar 2023
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Ford Puma ST line-up expands with 1.0 mild-hybrid Powershift auto option
Ford Puma ST Powershift - front

Ford Puma ST line-up expands with 1.0 mild-hybrid Powershift auto option

A new 1.0-litre powertrain and auto gearbox has been launched for the Puma ST, which has the same great chassis set-up
News
8 Mar 2023
New Volkswagen ID.4 Pro Style Edition 2023 review
Volkswagen ID4 Pro Style Edition - front

New Volkswagen ID.4 Pro Style Edition 2023 review

Tech and software tweaks have kept the Volkswagen ID.4 EV fresh, but there are still drawbacks
Road tests
24 Feb 2023
Mercedes previews new MB.OS infotainment and software tech
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Mercedes previews new MB.OS infotainment and software tech

New system will make its debut on MMA-based model from the middle of the decade, offering new infotainment, autonomous driving and “flexible upgrade” …
News
22 Feb 2023
New BMW X5 M and X6 M Competition sweep in with 626bhp
BMW X5 M and BMW X6 M

New BMW X5 M and X6 M Competition sweep in with 626bhp

The BMW X5 M and X6 M performance SUVs will only be available in Competition form in the UK, and get mild-hybrid tech for the first time
News
21 Feb 2023
Suzuki Swace estate updated with more tech and power
Suzuki Swace facelift - front

Suzuki Swace estate updated with more tech and power

The badge-engineered Suzuki Swace estate follows the Toyota Corolla’s lead with a range of updates
News
21 Feb 2023
Electric MINI Cooper SE Convertible gets green light for production
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Electric MINI Cooper SE Convertible gets green light for production

Limited run of 999 cars to be built as MINI puts electric convertible into production following successful one-off concept
News
14 Feb 2023
New Toyota Corolla 2023 review
Toyota Corolla facelift - front

New Toyota Corolla 2023 review

Powertrain and tech modifications keep the Toyota Corolla hatch competitive
Road tests
14 Feb 2023
Ford to cut 1,300 jobs in the UK
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Ford to cut 1,300 jobs in the UK

The UK job losses are part of a Europe-wide restructure that will see 3,800 employees laid off, partly due to change to full EV model lineup
News
14 Feb 2023
Skoda sets two new drift world records for electric cars
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Skoda sets two new drift world records for electric cars

The Skoda Enyaq iV vRS sets sideways records in Sweden with a 4.6-mile continuous drift on a frozen lake
News
1 Feb 2023
BMW grille to get even bigger, and include headlights
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BMW grille to get even bigger, and include headlights

New front-end styling treatment could see grille house headlights and other tech, dominating the face of future BMWs
News
30 Jan 2023
New Range Rover Sport P510e 2023 review
Range Rover Sport P510e - front

New Range Rover Sport P510e 2023 review

The smooth and refined plug-in P510e powertrain is a perfect fit for the new Range Rover Sport SUV
Road tests
27 Jan 2023
Porsche Vision 357 concept celebrates 75 years of Porsche sports cars
Porsche Vision 357

Porsche Vision 357 concept celebrates 75 years of Porsche sports cars

One-off concept inspired by original Porsche 356 No. 1 is German brand's 75th birthday present to itself
News
25 Jan 2023
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New BMW M3 CS boosts power to 542bhp
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New BMW M3 CS boosts power to 542bhp

The new BMW M3 CS boasts the same power output as the M4 CSL, with a limited top speed of 188mph
News
24 Jan 2023
Ferrari plan for authentic ‘engine noise’ in electric cars revealed
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Ferrari plan for authentic ‘engine noise’ in electric cars revealed

External speaker means Italian brand's machinery could still offer a soul-stirring soundtrack, even in the EV era
News
23 Jan 2023
New Bentley Bentayga EWB 2023 review
Bentley Bentayga EWB - front tracking

New Bentley Bentayga EWB 2023 review

British brand's ultra-luxurious Bentayga EWB flagship is as exclusive as you'd hope - but it's expensive too
Road tests
20 Jan 2023
New Volkswagen ID. X concept ride review
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New Volkswagen ID. X concept ride review

We sample the one-off Volkswagen ID. X hot hatch from the passenger seat
Road tests
20 Jan 2023
New McLaren Artura 2023 review
McLaren Artura - front tracking

New McLaren Artura 2023 review

On UK roads the Artura proves that it’s an accomplished supercar that will carry McLaren into a new era
Road tests
18 Jan 2023
New Peugeot Inception concept revealed at CES 2023
Peugeot Inception concept - front

New Peugeot Inception concept revealed at CES 2023

The breathtaking Peugeot Inception concept highlights vision for the French brand's future with 'Hypersquare' steer-by-wire control and a 497-mile ran…
News
6 Jan 2023
New BMW i Vision Dee concept previews future electric saloon
BMW i Vision Dee concept - front

New BMW i Vision Dee concept previews future electric saloon

The tech-laden i Vision Dee saloon concept harks back to old school BMW models and design, but is packed full of future technology
News
5 Jan 2023
"Petrol cars deserve a proper send-off" - 2023 wish list
Opinion - ICE cars send off

"Petrol cars deserve a proper send-off" - 2023 wish list

As we approach the UK's ban on petrol and diesel car sales, Associate editor Sean Carson would love to see the combustion engine go out with a bang
Opinion
4 Jan 2023
Motoring moments: our car highlights of 2022
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Motoring moments: our car highlights of 2022

Our team remembers their personal highlights of the past year
Features
31 Dec 2022
The best long-term car tests 2022
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The best long-term car tests 2022

These are our favourite long-term cars from the past year
Car group tests
30 Dec 2022