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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

Affordable Electric Car of the Year 2020: Renault Zoe

The Renault Zoe is the 2020 Auto Express Affordable Electric Car of the Year, with the Honda e and Kia e-Niro commended

News

13 Oct 2020

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Luxury Car of the Year 2020: Bentley Flying Spur

The Bentley Flying Spur is the 2020 Auto Express Luxury Car of the Year, with the BMW 7 Series and Rolls-Royce Ghost commended

News

13 Oct 2020

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Large Premium SUV of the Year 2020: BMW X5

The BMW X5 is the 2020 Auto Express Premium SUV of the Year, with the Land Rover Discovery and Porsche Cayenne commended

News

13 Oct 2020

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Performance Car of the Year 2020: Porsche 911

The Porsche 911 is the 2020 Auto Express Performance Car of the Year, with the Audi RS 6 Avant and Ferrari F8 Tributo commended

News

13 Oct 2020

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Compact Executive Car of the Year 2020: Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 is the 2020 Auto Express Compact Executive Car of the Year, with the BMW 3 Series and Polestar 2 commended

News

13 Oct 2020

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Mid-size Premium SUV of the Year 2020: Land Rover Defender

The Land Rover Defender is the 2020 Auto Express Premium Mid-size SUV of the Year, with the BMW X3 and Porsche Macan commended

News

13 Oct 2020

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Estate Car of the Year 2020: Skoda Octavia Estate

The Skoda Octavia Estate is the 2020 Auto Express Estate Car of the Year, with the BMW 3 Series Touring and Mercedes E-Class Estate commended

News

13 Oct 2020

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Compact Family Car of the Year 2020: Skoda Octavia

The Skoda Octavia is the 2020 Auto Express Compact Family Car of the Year, with the Ford Focus and Toyota Corolla commended

News

13 Oct 2020

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Premium Electric Car of the Year 2020: Tesla Model 3

The Tesla Model 3 is the 2020 Auto Express Premium Electric Car of the Year, with the Jaguar I-Pace and Porsche Taycan commended

News

13 Oct 2020

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Small SUV of the Year 2020: Renault Captur

The Renault Captur is the 2020 Auto Express Small SUV of the Year, with the Ford Puma and Kia Soul EV commended

News

13 Oct 2020

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Coupe of the Year 2020: Alpine A110

The Alpine A110 is the 2020 Auto Express Coupe of the Year, with the Mercedes E-Class Coupe and Porsche 718 Cayman commended

News

13 Oct 2020

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New McLaren 765LT 2020 review

The new McLaren 765LT will spring from 0-62mph in just 2.7 seconds and go on to hit a top speed of 205mph

Road tests

28 Sep 2020

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New Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce 2020 review

Alfa Romeo Giulia Veloce ready to attack compact executive segment with new technology and kit

Road tests

4 Sep 2020

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New Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 2020 review

Rivalling the Porsche Cayenne GTS and BMW X5 M50i is the new Mercedes-AMG GLE 53 - we find out if it's any good

Road tests

28 Aug 2020

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BMW M8 Competition Gran Coupe 2020 review

The new BMW M8 Gran Coupe promises much, we find out if it can deliver

Road tests

26 Aug 2020

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New Fiat 500 Mild Hybrid 2020 review

A new mild hybrid powertrain will help prolong the old Fiat 500’s life alongside the all-new electric 500 model, but age is not on the Italian city ca…

Road tests

25 Aug 2020

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Lexus ES Takumi 2020 review

Lexus has added ‘Digital Side-View Monitors’ to the top spec Takumi version of its ES saloon in place of regular side mirrors, but it needn’t have bot…

Road tests

25 Aug 2020

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New Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo 2020 review

We drive the Skoda Kamiq Monte Carlo SUV in the UK with a new, more powerful petrol engine

Road tests

21 Aug 2020

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New Ferrari Roma 2020 review

The new Ferrari Roma GT is the iconic Italian brand’s latest offering – and it’s a big improvement

Road tests

7 Aug 2020

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“Tesla is now the hunted instead of the hunter”

Chief reviewer Sean Carson thinks Tesla can’t afford to rest on its laurels at the top of the electric car tree with the likes of Audi, BMW and Merced…

Opinion

6 Aug 2020

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New Mazda MX-5 R-Sport 2020 review

The latest Mazda MX-5 R-Sport limited edition model does nothing to upset the popular roadster’s charms

Road tests

30 Jul 2020

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New DS 7 Crossback E-Tense 2020 review

The upmarket DS 7 Crossback E-Tense is the French brand’s first plug-in hybrid

Road tests

29 Jul 2020

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New Honda e 2020 review

Charming design and clever packaging make the Honda e electric city car's short range easy to overlook

Road tests

20 Jul 2020

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New Peugeot 508 PHEV 2020 review

The new Peugeot 508 PHEV offers low tax rates to go with its elegant looks

Road tests

19 Jun 2020

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New Audi S5 Sportback 2020 review

The Audi S5 Sportback’s switch to an advanced diesel engine has resulted in a fast and relaxed drive

Road tests

19 Jun 2020

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New Citroen C5 Aircross PureTech 130 2020 review

Cheaper PureTech 130 engine replaces 180 unit in the Citroen C5 Aircross range, but at what cost?

Road tests

12 Jun 2020

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New Porsche 911 Turbo S 2020 review

The new flagship 641bhp Porsche 911 Turbo S is just as comfortable driving around town as it is on track

Road tests

29 May 2020

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Alfa Romeo Stelvio’s toughest test

We head on an epic road trip to the north of Scotland in Alfa Romeo’s updated Stelvio SUV to find out if it’s still made of the right stuff

Features

5 May 2020

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New Bentley Continental GT Convertible V8 2020 review

The Bentley Continental GT Convertible is one of the British brand’s finest efforts yet in V8 form

Road tests

20 Apr 2020

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Taking the new Land Rover Defender 110 off-road in Namibia

The reborn Land Rover Defender 110 needs serious off-road ability to live up to its name. How better to test its mettle than a three-day African trek?

News

25 Mar 2020

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New Audi RS 6 Avant 2020 review

The new 592bhp Audi RS 6 Avant manages to blend supercar performance with acres of practically, so is it the perfect all-rounder?

Road tests

13 Feb 2020

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New Hyundai i10 2020 review

The Hyundai i10 is aiming to prove that the city-car sector is still alive and kicking...just.

Road tests

31 Jan 2020

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New Audi A1 Citycarver 2020 review

The new jacked-up Audi A1 Citycarver brings SUV looks to the supermini sector

Road tests

24 Jan 2020

BMW 3 Series long termer - first report front action

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BMW 320d M Sport: long-term test review

Final report: We look back on a much-anticipated six months with the BMW 320d M Sport

Long-term tests

2 Jan 2020