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Sam Naylor

Senior reviewer Sam Naylor is part of the Auto Express road test team. He spends most of his time driving and writing about the newest cars on the market for our group tests. He's been part of the team since 2013 and has focused on web content, news and reviews in differing roles over the years.

e-mail: sam_naylor@dennis.co.uk  

New Skoda Scala 2019 review
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New Skoda Scala 2019 review

How does the Skoda Scala – the Czech company’s new VW Golf rival - shape up on British roads?
2 Jul 2019
New Nissan Leaf e+ 2019 review
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New Nissan Leaf e+ 2019 review

The new Nissan Leaf e+ offers more power and greater range, but is that enough to challenge the Hyundai Kona Electric and Kia e-Niro?
24 Jun 2019
New Toyota Supra 2019 review
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New Toyota Supra 2019 review

The all-new Toyota Supra has finally arrived in the UK, but has it been worth the wait?
28 May 2019
Mazda 6 2.5 GT Sport Nav+: long-term test review
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Mazda 6 2.5 GT Sport Nav+: long-term test review

Final report: as the new MX-5 takes its place, we bid farewell to our much-loved Mazda 6 family car
9 May 2019
New Volvo S60 2019 review
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New Volvo S60 2019 review

The new Volvo S60 arrives as a rival for the BMW 3 Series and Jaguar XE, but how does it compare on British roads?
29 Apr 2019
Ford Fiesta ST: long-term test review
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Ford Fiesta ST: long-term test review

Final report: We say a sad farewell to our five-star Ford Fiesta ST hot hatchback
10 Apr 2019
New SEAT Tarraco 2019 review
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New SEAT Tarraco 2019 review

We drive the new SEAT Tarraco in the UK to see whether SEAT's first seven-seat SUV can match the Skoda Kodiaq
8 Apr 2019
New McLaren 600LT 2018 review
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New McLaren 600LT 2018 review

The new hardcore McLaren 600LT sits above the 570S in the brand's Sports Series range, but is the extra power worth the extra money?
2 Nov 2018
New Mazda electric car to get rotary range-extender tech
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New Mazda electric car to get rotary range-extender tech

Mazda’s compact Wankel rotary engine will be used to charge batteries in future EV; company confirms pure EV also headed for production
2 Oct 2018
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV boosted with flagship trims
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV boosted with flagship trims

The 2019 Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV plug-in hybrid range has been bolstered with plush new 5h and 5hs trim levels
1 Oct 2018
Mazda CX-5 Sport Nav: long-term test review
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Mazda CX-5 Sport Nav: long-term test review

Final Report: We'll miss the great-driving Mazda CX-5 SUV, with its punchy diesel power
20 Sep 2018
Long-term test review: Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid
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Long-term test review: Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid

Final report: we look back at our six months with Hyundai Ioniq Plug-in Hybrid hatch
23 Aug 2018
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Tesla Model S 75D 2018 review
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Tesla Model S 75D 2018 review

Is the entry-level Tesla Model S 75D the pick of the electric exec range? We find out...
3 Aug 2018
New Renault Megane RS 2018 review
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New Renault Megane RS 2018 review

We get to grips with the new 276bhp Renault Megane RS in the UK to see if it's a serious hot hatch contender
4 Jul 2018
Mercedes faces calls to issue UK recall over emissions
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Mercedes faces calls to issue UK recall over emissions

Mercedes already forced to recall 238,000 diesel cars in Germany, and up to 774,000 cars could be affected across Europe
13 Jun 2018
New Volkswagen Golf R Performance Pack 2018 review
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New Volkswagen Golf R Performance Pack 2018 review

The Volkswagen Golf R Performance Pack carries a £2,300 premium over the standard R. Is it worth the extra money?
8 Jun 2018
Long-term test review: Volvo S90
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Long-term test review: Volvo S90

Final report: it’s time to say goodbye to our classy luxury Volvo S90 saloon, and we’re really going to miss it
17 Apr 2018
New BMW M5 2018 UK review
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New BMW M5 2018 UK review

We drive the new BMW M5 supersaloon on British roads for the first time
21 Mar 2018
New Caterham Seven SuperSprint 2018 review
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New Caterham Seven SuperSprint 2018 review

The Seven SuperSprint was built as part of Caterham's 60th birthday celebrations, but does it do the brand justice?
14 Feb 2018
Ferrari GTC4 Lusso T 2018 UK review
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Ferrari GTC4 Lusso T 2018 UK review

The Ferrari GTC4 Lusso T proves to be fast, comfortable and genuinely special on UK roads
30 Jan 2018
100 years of Mitsubishi
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100 years of Mitsubishi

In 2017 Mitsubishi marked its 100th birthday, so we joined in the party by trying out some of the brand's classic motors
29 Jan 2018
Long-term test review: Mazda MX-5 RF
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Long-term test review: Mazda MX-5 RF

Final report: two-seater leaves fleet in style with a day of on-the-limit driver training
17 Jan 2018
New Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace on sale now from £29,370
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New Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace on sale now from £29,370

Seven-seat long wheelbase VW Tiguan SUV is available to order now with a choice of five engines
4 Jan 2018
New Mercedes S-Class 2017 facelift review
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New Mercedes S-Class 2017 facelift review

The flagship Mercedes S-Class has been updated, bringing subtle changes and a new entry-level 3.0-litre straight-six diesel engine
3 Nov 2017
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New 2017 Hyundai Kona SUV: UK prices and specs revealed
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New 2017 Hyundai Kona SUV: UK prices and specs revealed

New Hyundai Kona small crossover will take on the likes of the Nissan Juke and Citroen C3 Aircross, and is on sale from November
16 Oct 2017
Yamaha to present new concept car at Tokyo Motor Show
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Yamaha to present new concept car at Tokyo Motor Show

Yamaha to debut fresh concept two years on from the Sports Ride concept revealed at Tokyo 2015
12 Oct 2017
New McLaren 570S Spider 2017 review
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New McLaren 570S Spider 2017 review

We drive the McLaren 570S Spider in the UK and find the open-top mid-engined supercar an absolute thriller
11 Oct 2017
New Skoda Karoq 2017 review
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New Skoda Karoq 2017 review

We find out if the new Skoda Karoq SUV is a worthy successor to the much loved Skoda Yeti
11 Oct 2017
New Alpina B4 S Coupe 2017 review
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New Alpina B4 S Coupe 2017 review

Taking the edge off the BMW M4, the Alpina B4 S Coupe adds comfort and luxury without sacrificing performance
9 Oct 2017
Ford partners with Lyft to develop autonomous car for 2021
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Ford partners with Lyft to develop autonomous car for 2021

Ford's plans for an autonomous taxi service become a little clearer with announcement that mobility company Lyft is on side
27 Sep 2017
Celebrating 50 years of Mazda’s rotary engine
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Celebrating 50 years of Mazda’s rotary engine

Mazda’s groundbreaking rotary engine is 50 this year, and to mark the anniversary we drive a trio of Wankel-powered classic cars
21 Sep 2017
New Skoda Vision E concept review
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New Skoda Vision E concept review

Skoda's Vision E concept previews the brand's forthcoming all-electric production car, and we've driven it
12 Sep 2017
Land Rover confirms plug-in hybrid Range Rovers for 2017
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Land Rover confirms plug-in hybrid Range Rovers for 2017

Jaguar Land Rover CEO Dr. Ralf Speth confirms that plug-in hybrid Range Rover models will go on sale later this year in Frankfurt speech
12 Sep 2017
New VW Polo 2017 review
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New VW Polo 2017 review

The new VW Polo picks up where the old Polo left off, adding more tech and sophistication to try and outdo the Ford Fiesta
31 Aug 2017