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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 Aston Martin DBR22 is a 705bhp limited-run speedster

The carbon-fibre-bodied two-seat Aston Martin DBR22 roadster celebrates 10 years of Q division, and comes with V12 power

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15 Aug 2022

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New Mercedes EQE 2022 review

The new Mercedes EQE electric executive car tackles British roads for the first time

Road tests

5 Aug 2022

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New Vauxhall Astra 2022 review

The new Vauxhall Astra has arrived in the UK to take on the Volkswagen Golf and Ford Focus

Road tests

3 Aug 2022

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New Peugeot e-2008 2022 review

The all-electric Peugeot e-2008 compact crossover gets extended range as part of updates for 2022

Road tests

29 Jul 2022

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New Citroen C5 X PHEV 2022 review

The new Citroen C5 X has hit the UK, but does it make the most sense in plug-in hybrid form? We find out…

Road tests

26 Jul 2022

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Herbert Diess to step down as Volkswagen Group chairman from 1 September

Diess will be succeeded by Porsche boss Oliver Blume, who will remain in charge of the sports car brand as well

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22 Jul 2022

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The future of small cars

Could the high cost of electrification mean small cars disappear from showrooms? We round up each manufacturer’s future plans

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17 Jul 2022

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New Ford Focus ST 2022 review

The latest Ford Focus ST gets a tech boost and other tweaks to bring it up to date for 2022

Road tests

15 Jul 2022

Polestar 2 long termer 3rd report - two Polestar 2s

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Polestar sales up 125 per cent in 2022 - and UK is big for the brand’s future

We speak to Polestar UK boss Jonathan Goodman about how the brand will develop here following strong sales results

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13 Jul 2022

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New BMW 530e Touring 2022 review

The revised BMW 530e Touring plug-in estate is a great family-friendly all-rounder

Road tests

8 Jul 2022

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New Toyota Hilux 2022 review

Do latest tweaks make the Toyota Hilux pick-up a viable replacement for a family SUV?

Road tests

24 Jun 2022

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New BMW M4 Convertible 2022 review

The new BMW M4 Convertible sticks with the tried and test performance cabriolet formula

Road tests

16 Jun 2022

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New Nissan Juke Hybrid 2022 review

Nissan electrifies the Juke with hybrid power, making it the most appealing model in the line-up

Road tests

15 Jun 2022

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New Citroen Ami on sale in the UK now from £7,695

The compact quadricycle is pricier than first thought, but the Citroen Ami will still be the UK’s cheapest ‘car’

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14 Jun 2022

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New Audi A6 Avant 50 TFSI e 2022 review

Audi now offers efficient plug-in hybrid tech in its biggest estate

Road tests

10 Jun 2022

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New DS 4 E-Tense 2022 review

Is the new DS 4 the best car yet from the French brand? We hit the road in the new plug-in hybrid E-Tense model to find out…

Road tests

7 Jun 2022

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New BMW M8 Gran Coupe 2022 review

A refresh brings more aggressive looks for the BMW M8 Gran Coupe, but they come at a price

Road tests

27 May 2022

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Full size remote control cars: would you take a ride?

Imperium Drive is aiming to shake up the ride-hailing market with its remote-driving cars. We visited the company to find out about the plan and the t…

News

20 May 2022

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New hardcore BMW M4 CSL revealed as M division’s 911 GT3 rival

The new track-focused BMW M4 CSL celebrates the brand's M division’s 50th birthday with more power, lightweight parts and a more extreme chassis

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19 May 2022

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New BMW XM prototype review

We try out a prototype version of the 644bhp BMW XM plug-in hybrid SUV ahead of its official arrival

Road tests

15 May 2022

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New Audi Urbansphere concept revealed as an MPV for megacities

The Audi Urbansphere concept follows the Skysphere and Grandsphere with a focus on space, tech and autonomous driving for a city setting

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19 Apr 2022

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Volkswagen Taigo 1.0 TSI 110 DSG Style 2022 review

The new Volkswagen Taigo coupe-SUV offers a stylish alternative to the T-Cross

Road tests

15 Apr 2022

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Mercedes-AMG future electric tech to emerge soon, says boss

Chief Technology Officer Markus Schafer says there’s a story to tell when it comes to electric performance - and we could hear about it in the next fe…

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13 Apr 2022

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New Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica unveiled as ‘best of both worlds’ for road and track

The new Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica model splits the Evo and STO in the Italian brand’s range-opening sports car line-up

News

12 Apr 2022

Jeep Wrangler Magneto 2.0 Concept - front

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New extreme off-road Jeep Moab Easter Safari concepts revealed

Four Wrangler-based models will tackle the Utah terrain this Easter at the famous Jeep off-road gathering, alongside a hardcore new Grand Cherokee

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8 Apr 2022

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Suzuki Across PHEV SUV updated for 2022

Japanese brand updates its plug-in hybrid family SUV with tech changes to improve charging

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5 Apr 2022

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New BMW 7 Series prototype review

We drive prototype versions of the new V8-powered BMW 7 Series and the new all-electric BMW i7

Road tests

4 Apr 2022

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Mazda MX-5 1.5 Sport 2022 review

While the interior is starting to show its age, the updated Mazda MX-5 remains a great car to drive

Road tests

31 Mar 2022

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Vauxhall Grandland PHEV 2022 review

The plug-in hybrid version of the refreshed Vauxhall Grandland aims to reduce running costs and BiK tax expenses

Road tests

25 Mar 2022

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Nissan axes GT-R in Europe and UK over noise regulations

Nissan’s supercar-baiting icon goes off sale in Britain for good

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16 Mar 2022

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Electric BMW 3 Series confirmed among 15 EVs for 2022

BMW goes big with EVs, rolling out full electrification for its popular 3 Series saloon - but it will be China-only for the moment

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16 Mar 2022

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Vauxhall Grandland 1.2 Turbo Ultimate 2022 review

The Vauxhall Grandland SUV has been updated for 2022, but still falls behind some of its rivals in what is an extremely competitive class

Road tests

9 Mar 2022

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Aston Martin and Britishvolt team up for next-gen battery tech

Aston Martin and Britishvolt sign a deal to develop new battery technology and management systems

News

7 Mar 2022

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New Ferrari 296 GTB 2022 review

The new plug-in hybrid V6 Ferrari 296 GTB sports car is fast and fun

Road tests

6 Mar 2022