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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 Toyota Yaris 2017 review
Toyota Yaris - front
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New Toyota Yaris 2017 review

The Toyota Yaris has been updated for 2017, but are the changes enough for it to stand out in the supermini class?
11 Apr 2017
New Skoda Octavia Scout 2017 review
Skoda Octavia Scout
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New Skoda Octavia Scout 2017 review

Skoda has given the Octavia Scout a facelift, adding new styling features and new tech to the off-roader
10 Apr 2017
MINI Countryman Cooper SD ALL4 2017 review
MINI Countryman Cooper SD
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MINI Countryman Cooper SD ALL4 2017 review

MINI's Countryman Cooper SD is one of their most expensive models yet. Is it worth the price tag?
5 Apr 2017
New Mercedes E 220d Coupe 2017 review
Mercedes E-Class 220d Coupe
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New Mercedes E 220d Coupe 2017 review

Traditionally a great cruiser, can the Mercedes E-Class Coupe also raise a smile with its driving experience in E 220d guise?
31 Mar 2017
New 2017 SEAT Ibiza: prices, specs and official video
New SEAT Ibiza Geneva show - front
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New 2017 SEAT Ibiza: prices, specs and official video

Smart new SEAT Ibiza Mk5 supermini is based on the MQB platform and arrives is on sale now, with first deliveries in July
29 Mar 2017
New Volkswagen Golf R 2017 review
Volkswagen Golf R 2017 corner
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New Volkswagen Golf R 2017 review

A supremely capable and surprisingly quick hot hatch, the latest VW Golf R isn't cheap and faces talented rivals
28 Mar 2017
Germany plans toll for foreign cars
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Germany plans toll for foreign cars

Non-German registered cars will need to pay a road toll to drive in the country, based on the model's emissions
27 Mar 2017
New Skoda Kodiaq 2017 review
Skoda Kodiaq - front action
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New Skoda Kodiaq 2017 review

We sample the right-hand-drive version of the seven-seat Skoda Kodiaq SUV for first time
24 Mar 2017
New Infiniti Q50 Sport Tech 2017 review
Infiniti Q50 S 2017 - front cornering
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New Infiniti Q50 Sport Tech 2017 review

V6-powered Infiniti Q50 is completely outshone by its rivals in the high-powered saloon segment
21 Mar 2017
Mercedes GLC 350d 2017 review
Mercedes GLC 350d 2017 - front tracking
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Mercedes GLC 350d 2017 review

Silky smooth V6 diesel fitted to Merc's GLC doesn't have too much of an economy detriment, but it's pricey
16 Mar 2017
New Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI petrol 2017 review
Audi Q5 - front
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New Audi Q5 2.0 TFSI petrol 2017 review

We've already driven the diesel-powered Audi Q5 on UK roads, but now we get the chance to see what the TFSI petrol version can do
16 Mar 2017
New Volkswagen e-up! 2017 review
Volkswagen e-up! electric car 2017 - front tracking
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New Volkswagen e-up! 2017 review

This is the all-new electric VW e-up! city car. But is this latest model a positive or negative update?
10 Mar 2017
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New Mercedes E-Class Coupe 2017 review
Mercedes E-Class Coupe - E 220d front tracking
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New Mercedes E-Class Coupe 2017 review

We get our first taste of the wafty new Mercedes E-Class Coupe - is it any good?
10 Mar 2017
Best concept cars at Geneva 2017
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Best concept cars at Geneva 2017

There were a range of concept cars launched at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, and these are our highlights
8 Mar 2017
All-electric Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept revealed
Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e - Geneva side
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All-electric Bentley EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept revealed

Bentley's EXP 12 Speed 6e Concept revealed at Geneva, previewing a potential future luxury EV from the brand
7 Mar 2017
New Range Rover Autobiography 2017 review
Range Rover Autobiography - front
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New Range Rover Autobiography 2017 review

Updates for 2017 ensure the Range Rover remains one of the best all-round luxury cars on the market
28 Feb 2017
New 2017 Isuzu D-Max pick-up: Prices revealed
Izusu D-max facelift
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New 2017 Isuzu D-Max pick-up: Prices revealed

Updated Isuzu workhorse with cleaner 1.9-litre engine and new on-board tech priced from £15,749.
28 Feb 2017
New Range Rover Sport LRV6 2017 review
Range Rover Sport HSE MY2017 - front cornering
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New Range Rover Sport LRV6 2017 review

Do a series of spec upgrades and a new supercharged 6-cylinder engine improve the already impressive Range Rover Sport?
24 Feb 2017
DB11 Q by Aston Martin shows off bespoke service
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DB11 Q by Aston Martin shows off bespoke service

Geneva Motor Show to host special DB11 Q by Aston Martin that shows off brand's bespoke manufacture service
22 Feb 2017
Aston Martin V8 and V12 Vantage S Red Bull Racing Editions
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Aston Martin V8 and V12 Vantage S Red Bull Racing Editions

Aston Martin announces new special edition versions of V8 and V12 Vantage S with Red Bull F1 theme
21 Feb 2017
Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus SCG003S revealed
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Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus SCG003S revealed

Road car lap record at German track is under attack from new Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus SCG003S
20 Feb 2017
New Hyundai i30 1.0 petrol 2017 review
New Hyundai i30 - front
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New Hyundai i30 1.0 petrol 2017 review

We drive the new Hyundai i30 in the UK, and find this 1.0-litre turbo the pick of the range
17 Feb 2017
New 349bhp Audi SQ5 SUV gets £51,200 UK price tag
Audi SQ5
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New 349bhp Audi SQ5 SUV gets £51,200 UK price tag

Audi announces on the road price for the new SQ5 SUV, with first deliveries expected in June 2017
17 Feb 2017
More kit for 2017 Toyota Aygo x-clusiv
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More kit for 2017 Toyota Aygo x-clusiv

Small updates to Aygo x-clusiv trim add extra options for potential Toyota customers
10 Feb 2017
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Facelifted Skoda Octavia to get new 1.5-litre petrol engine
Skoda Octavia 2017 - front quarter
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Facelifted Skoda Octavia to get new 1.5-litre petrol engine

The Skoda Octavia will get the VW Group's new 1.5-litre petrol engine later in 2017, while brand is undecided about electric Citigo
10 Feb 2017
New Skoda Octavia 2017 facelift review
Skoda Octavia 2017 - front tracking
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New Skoda Octavia 2017 facelift review

More tech and a new look refresh the tried, tested and popular Skoda Octavia package
8 Feb 2017
Volvo V90 R-Design 2017 review
Volvo V90 R-Design 2017 - front cornering
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Volvo V90 R-Design 2017 review

Does Volvo's new executive V90 estate make sense in sporty R-Design spec?
6 Feb 2017
New Kia Rio 2017 review
Kia Rio - front action
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New Kia Rio 2017 review

All-new version of the Kia Rio supermini arrives with its sights set on the Ford Fiesta and VW Polo
30 Jan 2017
Audi to target Mercedes CLA with sharp new A3 Coupe
Audi A3 Coupe - front (watermarked)
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Audi to target Mercedes CLA with sharp new A3 Coupe

New Audi A3 Coupe to take range up a class, and exclusive images show look of the A5 Sportback’s baby brother
28 Jan 2017
New Lexus IS facelift 2017 review
Lexus IS 2017 - front tracking
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New Lexus IS facelift 2017 review

The facelifted Lexus IS should not be forgotten in the crowded compact executive market class
19 Jan 2017
Autonomous Nissan Leaf to be demonstrated on UK roads
Ghosn LEAF
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Autonomous Nissan Leaf to be demonstrated on UK roads

Nissan confirms new autonomous tech heading to new Leaf and Qashqai at CES, with UK demos next month
13 Jan 2017
Tesla Ludicrous Plus Easter egg slashes Model S 0-60 time
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Tesla Ludicrous Plus Easter egg slashes Model S 0-60 time

New update cuts the Model S P100D's 0-60 sprint to a blistering 2.4 seconds
12 Jan 2017
New Nissan Micra petrol 2017 review
Nissan Micra 2017 petrol - front cornering
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New Nissan Micra petrol 2017 review

The new Nissan Micra is finally a competitor for the Fiesta and Polo, but it's a bit pricey in this spec
11 Jan 2017
Infiniti QX50 Concept makes debut at Detroit
Infiniti QX50 Concept - show front
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Infiniti QX50 Concept makes debut at Detroit

New mid-sized Infiniti QX50 SUV concept unveiled at Detroit, showcasing the brand's new VC-T petrol engine
9 Jan 2017