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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

Best car group tests 2022: our most memorable head-to-heads

We've pitted many cars against each other over the past year, and these are our favourite battles

Car group tests

29 Dec 2022

Best car news stories 2022 - header image

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Car news 2022: the year's biggest motoring stories

These are the biggest and best motoring news stories of the year

News

26 Dec 2022

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Best new cars 2022: our road test reviews of the year

We look back at the stand-out cars from the past 12 months

Best cars & vans

24 Dec 2022

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Audi RS and performance mega test: historic Audi sports cars head-to-head

We drive some of the greatest Audis of all time to see how the brand has developed over the years

Car group tests

23 Dec 2022

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New Volkswagen ID. Xtreme concept review

The Xtreme Concept brings a much-needed sense of spirit to Volkswagen's ID. range

Road tests

19 Dec 2022

Mate Rimac standing with Bugatti Chiron and Rimac Nevera

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Mate Rimac: the future of Rimac, Bugatti and the hypercar

CEO tells Auto Express about blocking Bugatti's SUV, its hybrid Chiron successor and how Rimac models will 'bend physics'

News

15 Dec 2022

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BMW M Mixed Reality tech unveiled to gamify driving

BMW's VR headset puts drivers in a virtual reality world at the wheel of a real car

News

5 Dec 2022

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‘The Toyota C-HR Prologue shows why the Prius isn’t needed in the UK’

Associate editor Sean Carson thinks the C-HR Mk2’s choice of electrified powertrains means there simply isn’t room for the Prius in Toyota’s UK line-u…

Opinion

5 Dec 2022

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New Maserati GranTurismo: prices, specs and 2023 release date

The all-new 2023 Maserati GranTurimso is powered by the V6 ‘Nettuno’ power engine in one of two states of tune

News

15 Nov 2022

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New MG5 EV 2022 review

The updated MG5 EV estate is now better than ever, with smarter styling and a boost in range

Road tests

2 Nov 2022

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New Range Rover Sport 2022 review

The new Range Rover SUV blends dynamics and luxury to go straight to the top of the class

Road tests

2 Nov 2022

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New Lexus RX 350h 2022 review

Refinements strengthen the case for the hybrid Lexus RX 350h SUV

Road tests

28 Oct 2022

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“Have we witnessed the death of the Paris Motor Show?”

With so many big brands missing the 2022 Paris Motor Show, associate editor Sean Carson fears for its future

Opinion

26 Oct 2022

Dacia Manifesto concept - front - Paris Motor Show 2022

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Radical Dacia Manifesto concept makes public debut at Paris

The new lifestyle-focused Dacia Manifesto model won't go into production, but elements of the concept will be carried forward in some form for future …

News

17 Oct 2022

Land Rover Discovery Metropolitan Edition - front

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New Land Rover Discovery Metropolitan Edition 2022 review

We drive the new range-topping Land Rover Discovery Metropolitan Edition to see if it’s worth the extra cash

Road tests

13 Oct 2022

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New Maserati GranTurismo Folgore all-electric GT revealed for 2023

The new all-electric luxury Maserati GranTurismo Folgore packs a huge 750bhp punch and 279 miles of range

News

3 Oct 2022

Two Sean Carsons standing with the Alfa Giulia

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Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio: long-term test review

Final report: We bid ‘arrivederci’ to Italian stunner – but we won’t be entirely sad to see it go

Long-term tests

3 Oct 2022

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New Genesis Electrified GV70 2022 review

The new Genesis Electrified GV70 arrives with up to 483bhp and 283 miles of range

Road tests

3 Oct 2022

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New Vauxhall Astra diesel 2022 review

We’ve been impressed with the new Vauxhall Astra hatch, but is it best with a diesel engine?

Road tests

26 Sep 2022

Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E-Performance - front

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New Mercedes-AMG C 63 S E-Performance plug-in hybrid arrives: full details

Iconic Mercedes-AMG C 63 super saloon and estate returns with world’s most powerful 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo engine and plug-in hybrid system

News

23 Sep 2022

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Dacia completes range-wide rebrand with new look

Updated design and logo, new colours and a dealer network revamp sees Dacia redefine itself for the next chapter

News

16 Sep 2022

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Vauxhall GSe electrified performance sub-brand launched

The new GSe moniker will replace VXR as the British firm's sporty model line, offering racier design and handling, with electrified and full EV powert…

News

14 Sep 2022

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New Peugeot 508 2022 review

The stylish Peugeot 508 family car has been given a subtle update, but is it now better than ever?

Road tests

13 Sep 2022

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New Range Rover Sport P530 2022 review

The new V8-engined Range Rover P530 arrives with 527bhp, but costs almost £120k

Road tests

6 Sep 2022

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New Range Rover PHEV 2022 review

Is the new plug-in hybrid Range Rover P510e the best version yet of the new luxury SUV? We find out…

Road tests

6 Sep 2022

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New 2022 Nissan X-Trail launched with e-Power hybrid tech

The new seven-seat Nissan X-Trail SUV follows the Qashqai with sharp new design, a clever e-Power hybrid system for improved efficiency and more inter…

News

6 Sep 2022

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DS 9 E-Tense 250 2022 review

Tech tweaks bring more efficiency to the upmarket DS 9 E-Tense PHEV

Road tests

2 Sep 2022

Vauxhall Corsa-e Anniversary Edition - front

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New Vauxhall Corsa-e Anniversary Edition 2022 review

The Vauxhall Corsa-e Anniversary Edition celebrates 40 years of the brand’s supermini

Road tests

25 Aug 2022

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New Mazda CX-60 2022 review

Mazda’s attack on the mid-size market comes in the shape of the CX-60 plug-in hybrid but can it eclipse the competition?

Road tests

24 Aug 2022

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New MG4 2022 review

Our first drive of the new MG4 proves that the brand finally has what it needs to take on the big boys, thanks to decent driving manners and a good ra…

Road tests

22 Aug 2022

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New Bentley Mulliner Batur is the British brand's most powerful car ever with over 730bhp

Just 18 examples of the Bentley Batur will be built, with the new Mulliner creation highlighting the design DNA of the brand’s future electric cars

News

21 Aug 2022

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New Ford Grand Tourneo Connect 2022 review

Seven-seat Grand Tourneo Connect MPV is a Ford, but not as know it, as the rebadging alliance with VW bears fruit

Road tests

19 Aug 2022

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New Alfa Romeo sports car to break cover in 2023

The limited-run Alfa Romeo sports car could be a celebration of the brand's iconic combustion-engine history and our exclusive image previews how it c…

News

17 Aug 2022

Bugatti Chiron Super Sport - front tracking

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New Bugatti Chiron Super Sport 2022 review

The Chiron Super Sport is the culmination of decades of high-speed experience and Bugatti at its very best. It's a hypercar like no other

Road tests

16 Aug 2022