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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  

Mazda CX-3 GT Sport 2017 review
Mazda CX-3 GT Sport - front
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Mazda CX-3 GT Sport 2017 review

The updated Mazda CX-3 gains a new GT Sport trim with plenty of extra kit, but is it worth the extra money?
7 Aug 2017
New Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid 2017 review
Porsche Panamera Turbo S E Hybrid - front
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New Porsche Panamera Turbo S E-Hybrid 2017 review

Does adding electric power to the Porsche Panamera Turbo S make it even better? We find out…
25 Jul 2017
New Jaguar XJR575 joins updated 2018 XJ range
Jaguar XJR575
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New Jaguar XJR575 joins updated 2018 XJ range

Jaguar has introduced a range of updates for its XJ luxury saloon, not least a 567bhp V8 for the 186mph Jaguar XJR575 range-topper
24 Jul 2017
New Subaru XV prototype review
2018 Subaru XV - front
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New Subaru XV prototype review

The Subaru XV crossover has improved in lots of areas, but can it rival the class leaders?
14 Jul 2017
New 2018 Ford Transit Custom revealed
New 2017 Ford Transit Custom front tracking
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New 2018 Ford Transit Custom revealed

New Ford Transit Custom van will arrive in early 2018 with major revisions and a PHEV hybrid model planned
12 Jul 2017
Next Audi S8 to use plug-in hybrid power from Porsche
New Audi A8 - A8 L front
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Next Audi S8 to use plug-in hybrid power from Porsche

Powerful new Audi S8 models will use Porsche power, with a plug-in hybrid model based on Panamera PHEV
12 Jul 2017
BMW to join Formula E in 2018
BMW Formula E
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BMW to join Formula E in 2018

BMW will enter electric Formula E race series next year with a newly-developed BMW drivetrain
11 Jul 2017
Audi R8 and TT RS get new performance parts
Audi TT RS and Audi R8 performance parts
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Audi R8 and TT RS get new performance parts

Range of add-ons for Audi sports cars add appeal, but may not make it to the UK
11 Jul 2017
New Volvo XC60 T5 petrol review
New Volvo XC60 review - front
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New Volvo XC60 T5 petrol review

The new Volvo XC60 T5 is a sophisticated premium SUV, but can it compete with the Jaguar F-Pace?
11 Jul 2017
Renault Scenic and Grand Scenic get new mild hybrid system
Renault Scenic and Grand Scenic Hybrid Assist - 1
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Renault Scenic and Grand Scenic get new mild hybrid system

New Renault Scenic diesel Hybrid Assist models are already available, costing from £25,055
6 Jul 2017
BBR Mazda MX-5 Turbo 2017 review
BBR Mazda MX-5 Turbo - front
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BBR Mazda MX-5 Turbo 2017 review

British tuners BBR have introduced a stage one turbo kit for the Mazda MX-5, boosting power by 87bhp, but is it worth the near £6k extra?
6 Jul 2017
Porsche 911 Targa GTS 2017 review
Porsche 911 Targa GTS - front
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Porsche 911 Targa GTS 2017 review

The Porsche 911 Targa GTS is the heaviest car in the range, but it certainly looks the part and it's great fun to drive
27 Jun 2017
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New Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2017 review
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross - front
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New Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross 2017 review

The new Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross SUV is designed to pinch sales from the SEAT Ateca and Peugeot 3008. How will it fare?
22 Jun 2017
New SEAT Ibiza 2017 review
New SEAT Ibiza - front
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New SEAT Ibiza 2017 review

We get behind the wheel of the sharp new SEAT Ibiza supermini on British roads
19 Jun 2017
New Jeep Compass 2017 review
2017 Jeep Compass - parked front quarter
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New Jeep Compass 2017 review

Jeep has high hopes for the new Compass as it targets the booming compact SUV segment but are they justified?
15 Jun 2017
Aston Martin up the ante with new AMR Vantage specials
Aston Martin Vantage AMR specials - front
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Aston Martin up the ante with new AMR Vantage specials

Aston Martin Vantage V8 and V12 AMR special editions revealed to celebrate the brand’s racing success
13 Jun 2017
New Audi SQ5 2017 review
New Audi SQ5 2017 review UK - front
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New Audi SQ5 2017 review

The new Audi SQ5 boasts 349bhp from its TFSI engine, but has the switch to petrol dented the hot SUV's appeal? We drive it in the UK...
9 Jun 2017
New Skoda Rapid 2017 facelift review
Skoda Rapid - front
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New Skoda Rapid 2017 facelift review

A series of light updates has done little to improve the Skoda Rapid, as it's still beaten by its more modern hatchback rivals
26 May 2017
Worthersee 2017 in pictures - the ultimate VW car meet
Worthersee 2017
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Worthersee 2017 in pictures - the ultimate VW car meet

Volkswagen fans have taken to the Austrian mountains in their Volkswagens en masse, and we're there to see it
25 May 2017
VW Golf GTI First Decade: 404bhp show car arrives
Volkswagen Golf GTI First Decade
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VW Golf GTI First Decade: 404bhp show car arrives

One-off Golf GTI show car makes Worthersee debut with electric motor for the rear wheels, while GTE Estate Impulse has longer electric range
25 May 2017
Jaguar F-Type SVR Convertible 2017 review
Jaguar F-Type SVR Convertible - front cornering
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Jaguar F-Type SVR Convertible 2017 review

The Jaguar F-Tye SVR Convertible boasts 567bhp and will hit 195mph, but it's a little too powerful to be fully enjoyed on the road
23 May 2017
New 4cyl engines bolster the BMW 5 Series and 7 Series
BMW 5 Series
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New 4cyl engines bolster the BMW 5 Series and 7 Series

Updates to the BMW range include some new engines, new 3 Series models and new 2 Series
17 May 2017
New 2017 Vauxhall Crossland X SUV: prices and specs revealed
Vauxhall Crossland X - Geneva front
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New 2017 Vauxhall Crossland X SUV: prices and specs revealed

New Crossland X cuts a more practical figure in Vauxhall's growing SUV line-up, and sits underneath the Mokka X
17 May 2017
New Volvo XC60 SUV: prices, specs, pictures and video
Volvo XC60 Geneva show - front
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New Volvo XC60 SUV: prices, specs, pictures and video

Volvo's new XC60 SUV is on sale now, priced from £37,205, ahead of first deliveries this autumn
16 May 2017
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Dacia SE Summit editions launched
Duster SE Summit
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Dacia SE Summit editions launched

Extra kit for new top-spec special edition Dacia Duster, Sandero and Logan MCV Stepway models
15 May 2017
MINI Cooper Clubman Black Pack 2017 review
MINI Cooper Black Clubman - front
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MINI Cooper Clubman Black Pack 2017 review

New Black Pack adds extra kit and styling tweaks to the MINI Cooper Clubman, but is it worth the extra cost?
15 May 2017
BMW 420d M Sport 2017 review
BMW 420d M Sport - front
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BMW 420d M Sport 2017 review

The BMW 4 Series range has been updated for 2017, and we try out the best-selling 420d version on UK roads
12 May 2017
VW aims to beat Tesla and become global EV leader
Volkswagen I.D. - front
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VW aims to beat Tesla and become global EV leader

Volkswagen Group boss Matthias Muller says "diesel will remain indispensable for the foreseeable future"
10 May 2017
Skoda Rapid Spaceback 2017 facelift review
Skoda Rapid 2017 facelift
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Skoda Rapid Spaceback 2017 facelift review

Skoda's cheap 'n' roomy Rapid Spaceback gets a set of tweaks for 2017 but is that enough to keep it competitive?
8 May 2017
New 316bhp Honda Civic Type R: prices revealed
New Honda Civic Type R show - front
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New 316bhp Honda Civic Type R: prices revealed

New Nurburgring lap record holding Honda Civic Type R will go on sale from £30,995, with higher spec GT version costing from £32,995
8 May 2017
New 2017 Audi RS5: UK prices announced for 444bhp coupe
Audi RS5 2017 - front cornering
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New 2017 Audi RS5: UK prices announced for 444bhp coupe

RS5 Coupe available to order this month for deliveries in summer, with prices starting from £62,900
3 May 2017
New Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport 2017 review
Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport 2017 - front tracking
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New Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport 2017 review

The new Vauxhall Insignia Grand Sport aims to resurrect the repmobile with an upsurge in style, quality and value. Will it work?
21 Apr 2017
Toyota Yaris Hybrid 2017 review
Toyota Yaris Hybrid Bi-Tone - front
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Toyota Yaris Hybrid 2017 review

The Toyota Yaris Hybrid is the easiest car to drive in the updated range, but it comes at a price
20 Apr 2017
New Honda Civic 1.5 VTEC 2017 review
Honda Civic 1.5 - front
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New Honda Civic 1.5 VTEC 2017 review

The new Honda Civic has already impressed us with the 1.0-litre engine, but is the larger 1.5 just as good? We find out...
13 Apr 2017