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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 Audi Grandsphere concept makes Munich Motor Show debut

The Grandsphere is the second model in Audi’s trio of ‘sphere’ concepts, with the luxury four-door saloon previewing a future A8 limo with Level 4 aut…

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7 Sep 2021

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Hyundai Vision FK hydrogen-powered sports car concept packs 670bhp

New hydrogen-hybrid prototype is part of Hyundai’s Hydrogen Wave future strategy to bring fuel cell tech to the masses in every area of mobility

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7 Sep 2021

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Hyundai Hydrogen Wave strategy to yield two new hydrogen fuel cell powertrains in 2023

Hyundai’s Hydrogen wave plans underpin next-generation hydrogen-powered vehicles from the brand; Vision FK hydrogen sports car concept shows the hydro…

News

7 Sep 2021

Renault Megane E-Tech Electric SUV - charging

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Renault and Dacia seek petrol and diesel car ban extension to 2040

Renault Group’s director of engineering believes hybridised combustion-engined cars could still have a place beyond 2030, offering affordable mobility…

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6 Sep 2021

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New Kia Proceed GT 2021 review

Is the range-topping Kia Proceed GT estate the pick of the range? We find out…

Road tests

2 Sep 2021

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New Audi skysphere showcases future design and split-personality concept

The skysphere is the first of a trio of new concepts from Audi, previewing a future autonomous electric roadster with a split personality

News

10 Aug 2021

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New Mercedes G 400 d 2021 review

Can the new diesel Mercedes G 400 d offer something different in the ever-competitive premium SUV market?

Road tests

9 Aug 2021

Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor - front

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New Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor 2021 review

The new Polestar 2 Standard Range Single Motor is the most affordable model yet from the performance electric car brand

Road tests

9 Aug 2021

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New Kia Ceed 2021 review

The popular Kia Ceed has been updated for 2021, but is it now better than ever? We find out...

Road tests

6 Aug 2021

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New Volkswagen T-Roc Active 2021 review

The new Volkswagen T-Roc Active trim adds extra kit to the small SUV for not much more money

Road tests

30 Jul 2021

Hyundai i30 N Performance DCT - front tracking

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New Hyundai i30 N Performance DCT 2021 review

Can the addition of an automatic gearbox turn the Hyundai i30 N DCT into a hot hatch champion?

Road tests

28 Jul 2021

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New Bowler Defender Challenge review

The new Defender Challenge is the first Bowler under JLR ownership, and it’s a cracker

Road tests

28 Jul 2021

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New 2021 Kia EV6 boasts up to 328 miles of range

Kia reveals more specs for its bespoke electric car, with the EV6 offering long range and an 18-minute 80 per cent rapid recharge time

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21 Jul 2021

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New Mercedes E 220 d Coupe 2021 review

The revised Mercedes E-Class Coupe gets styling tweaks and tech updates to help keep it feeling fresh

Road tests

13 Jul 2021

Volkswagen Arteon R Shooting Brake - front

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New Volkswagen Arteon R Shooting Brake 2021 review

Does the new Volkswagen Arteon R Shooting Brake have the performance to match its looks? We find out...

Road tests

7 Jul 2021

Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD - front

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New Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD 2021 review

We discover if the Ford Mustang Mach-E Extended Range AWD is miles better than standard car

Road tests

30 Jun 2021

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New 2021 Volkswagen Polo GTI facelift unveiled with 204bhp

The new Volkswagen Polo GTI hot hatch packs more power than key class rivals, including the Ford Fiesta ST and Hyundai i20 N

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30 Jun 2021

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New Porsche Cayenne Coupe Turbo GT range-topper arrives

The top-spec Turbo GT comes in Cayenne Coupe form with a 631bhp V8 and plenty of performance tweaks

News

29 Jun 2021

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New Jaguar XE P250 2021 review

The Jaguar XE compact executive saloon gets tech tweaks ahead of its swansong

Road tests

25 Jun 2021

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New Nissan Qashqai 2021 review

We get behind the wheel of the larger, more comfortable and higher-tech Nissan Qashqai SUV in the UK

Road tests

16 Jun 2021

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Ford Kuga 2.5 Hybrid ST-Line X Edition 2021 review

Ford’s hybrid technology is a useful addition to the Kuga SUV range with the 'FHEV' model offering a sharp drive and plenty of kit along with strong e…

Road tests

14 Jun 2021

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New Skoda Enyaq iV 2021 review

The new Skoda Enyaq iV is the Czech firm’s first bespoke electric car and we've tested the full range on UK roads

Road tests

10 Jun 2021

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New Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet 2021 review

The soft-top Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet gets the same updates as the saloon and estate variants

Road tests

10 Jun 2021

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New Hyundai Tucson MHEV 2021 review

Mild-hybrid tech adds an efficiency boost to the well equipped mid-size Hyundai Tucson SUV

Road tests

3 Jun 2021

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New Honda Civic Type R Sport Line 2021 review

The new Honda Civic Type R Sport Line turns down the styling, but does it still deliver the thrills?

Road tests

28 May 2021

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Ford confirms two new flexible electric car architectures

New electric platforms to underpin a variety of Ford vehicles

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27 May 2021

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New BMW M4 Competition Convertible arrives in time for summer

The new 503bhp BMW M4 Competition Convertible adds open-top thrills to the latest hardcore M-car offering

News

25 May 2021

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High-power AWD Cupra Born hot hatch “can be expected”

Cupra R&D boss Dr Werner Tietz hints at higher power version of firm’s new Born electric hatchback in the future

News

25 May 2021

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New Volkswagen Golf GTI manual 2021 review

The manual hot hatch is the entry point into the Volkswagen Golf GTI range

Road tests

21 May 2021

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New Mazda 6 Kuro Edition 2021 review

The Mazda 6 family car gets the brand’s special-edition Kuro treatment

Road tests

20 May 2021

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New Opel Manta GSe ElektroMOD gets 145bhp and 124-mile range

Specs for the all-electric Opel Manta GSe ElektroMOD have been revealed, although the German brand has no plans to put it into production

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18 May 2021

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Pricing for first two Genesis models to hit the UK revealed

Genesis names its price for first European models; G80 saloon starts from £37,460, while GV80 SUV is priced from £56,815

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17 May 2021

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New Mazda 3 e-SkyActiv X 2021 review

The stylish Mazda 3 e-SkyActiv X hatchback joins the electrification party with a 2.0-litre mild-hybrid engine

Road tests

14 May 2021

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New Volkswagen Arteon eHybrid 2021 review

The Volkswagen Arteon eHybrid’s plug-in drivetrain adds efficiency to the elegant executive’s range of talents

Road tests

14 May 2021