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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 BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupe 2020 review

The new BMW M235i xDrive Gran Coupe is based on the M135i hatch, but its set-up is a little softer and it's not as convincing to drive

Road tests

24 Mar 2020

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How to choose the best European breakdown cover

When it’s time to compare European breakdown cover, read our guide before you buy

Tips & advice

23 Dec 2019

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New Skoda Superb facelift 2019 review

The Skoda Superb has been updated for 2019, but have the changes lifted it back to the top of the family car class?

Road tests

26 Sep 2019

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New Audi S6 Avant 2019 review

It's out with petrol and in with diesel as the new Audi S6 Avant boasts a 344bhp electrically assisted six-cylinder TDI unit

Road tests

31 Jul 2019

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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?

Road tests

2 Jul 2019

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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?

Road tests

24 Jun 2019

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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?

Road tests

28 May 2019

Mazda 6 long termer - final report header

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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

Long-term tests

9 May 2019

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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?

Road tests

29 Apr 2019

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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

Long-term tests

10 Apr 2019

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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

Road tests

8 Apr 2019

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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?

Road tests

2 Nov 2018

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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

News

1 Oct 2018

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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

Long-term tests

20 Sep 2018

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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

Long-term tests

23 Aug 2018

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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...

Road tests

3 Aug 2018

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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

Road tests

4 Jul 2018

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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

News

13 Jun 2018

Volkswagen Golf R Performance Pack - front

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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?

Road tests

8 Jun 2018

Volvo S90 long-term - second report front

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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

Long-term tests

17 Apr 2018

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New BMW M5 2018 UK review

We drive the new BMW M5 supersaloon on British roads for the first time

Road tests

21 Mar 2018

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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?

Road tests

14 Feb 2018

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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

Road tests

30 Jan 2018

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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

Long-term tests

17 Jan 2018

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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

Road tests

3 Nov 2017

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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

News

12 Oct 2017

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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

Road tests

11 Oct 2017

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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

Road tests

11 Oct 2017

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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

Road tests

9 Oct 2017

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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

Road tests

12 Sep 2017

Range Rover Sport PHEV official spy shot

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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

News

12 Sep 2017

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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

Road tests

31 Aug 2017

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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?

Road tests

7 Aug 2017

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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?

Road tests

14 Jul 2017

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

News

12 Jul 2017