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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

Alfa Romeo 5 Series rival exclusive image - front (watermarked)

Alfa Romeo’s new BMW 5 Series rival revealed

Alfa Romeo Giulia's bigger brother set to go on sale by 2018 and will take on the BMW 5 Series and Mercedes E-Class

News

17 Jun 2016

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New SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 estate 2016 review

Hottest SEAT Leon Cupra estate yet provides space, pace and smiles by the shedload

Road tests

16 Jun 2016

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New MG GS 2016 review

MG's first SUV is here! We test the value-orientated MG GS to get a handle on its pros and cons

Road tests

14 Jun 2016

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Police Ford Mustangs could join the fleet of UK forces

The 410bhp V8 Ford Mustang is being assessed by police forces in the UK for use on the road

News

10 Jun 2016

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Shelby GT-H Mustang now available to rent in US

Special edition Shelby GT-H Mustang is available to rent from US car hire brand Hertz

News

31 May 2016

New Renault Grand Scenic 2016 - front quarter

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New Renault Grand Scenic MPV revealed

Latest Renault Grand Scenic gets 20-inch wheels as standard for a crossover-style look

News

24 May 2016

Smart ForTwo Cabrio 2016 - front tracking 2

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Smart ForTwo Cabrio review

The latest Smart ForTwo Cabrio brings roof-down fun to Smart's unique city car

In-depth reviews

23 May 2016

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Top-spec VW Touareg R-Line Plus revealed

Luxurious new R-Line Plus trim level adds sporty appeal to the Volkswagen Touareg range, starting from £48,095

News

23 May 2016

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New Audi S3 Cabriolet 2016 review

The new Audi S3 Cabriolet is fast and sharp to look at, but is it any fun to drive?

Road tests

19 May 2016

Fiat Tipo Station Wagon estate - front tracking

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New Fiat Tipo Station Wagon estate 2016 review

We drive the refined and comfortable family estate version of the Fiat Tipo - can it keep up with more accomplished rivals?

Road tests

18 May 2016

Renault Megane RS 275 Cup-S 2016 front cornering

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Renault Megane RS 275 Cup-S 2016 review

Renault Megane Renaultsport 275 Cup-S mega-hatch is hotter than hot, yet scorches many rivals for price

Road tests

13 May 2016

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New Fiat Tipo 2016 review

Fiat is back in the family hatchback sector with an all new Tipo. Can it challenge the Focus and Astra?

Road tests

6 May 2016

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SEAT Mii FR Line 2016 review

The SEAT Mii FR Line gets sporty look and adds plenty of kit, but is it worth the extra money?

Road tests

28 Apr 2016

Vauxhall Astra BiTurbo 2016 - front tracking

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New Vauxhall Astra BiTurbo diesel 2016 review

Our verdict on the new, more potent diesel Astra - is it worth the extra money?

Road tests

27 Apr 2016

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New Mazda CX-4 gets full Beijing show unveil

Mazda's new coupe-SUV, inspired by the Koeru concept, has been officially revealed

News

26 Apr 2016

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Posh new Renault Kadjar Signature S Nav arrives

Renault adds new dual-clutch automatic gearbox to the Kadjar crossover range along with new top-spec Signature S Nav trim

News

7 Apr 2016

Ford Focus RS first UK drive - front tracking

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New Ford Focus RS 2016 UK first drive review

Can the Ford Focus RS hyper hatch deliver the goods on UK roads? There's only one way to find out...

Road tests

6 Apr 2016

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Vauxhall Adam Unlimited offers more personalisation options

New trim level for Adam and Adam Rocks adds new kit and allows you to choose even more options

News

4 Apr 2016

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MINI Cooper Convertible 2016 review

The revised MINI Convertible offers a blend of economy and poke in Cooper form

Road tests

30 Mar 2016

New Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer - front tracking

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New Vauxhall Astra Sports Tourer estate review

Estate version of the highly rated Vauxhall Astra hatchback proves equally impressive

Road tests

14 Mar 2016

Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR front tracking 1

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Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR race car roars in

VW Golf TCR race car revealed with 325bhp, but all 20 are already sold out

News

8 Mar 2016

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Vauxhall Astra 1.6 Turbo review

Most powerful engine in current range is worth it if you're after a Vauxhall Astra with a bit more fizz

Road tests

3 Mar 2016

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DS E-Tense concept points to luxury brand's future

The DS luxury brand is looking to the future with the all-electric DS E-Tense concept car making its debut at Geneva 2016

News

2 Mar 2016

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New Peugeot Traveller MPV revealed at Geneva Motor Show

New van-based Peugeot Traveller MPV joins Citroen SpaceTourer sibling on Geneva show stands

News

29 Feb 2016

Alfa Romeo Giulietta - facelift front action

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Alfa Romeo Giulietta facelift revealed

Subtly updated version of premium hatch features tweaked design, and drops Quadrifoglio name

News

25 Feb 2016

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Riversimple Rasa - a super-efficient hydrogen car from Wales

Welsh firm Riversimple has high hopes for the Rasa, a 2-seat hydrogen fuel cell car capable of 250mpg

News

17 Feb 2016

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Riversimple hydrogen car to be revealed this week

A new hydrogen-powered car from Wales-based Riversimple has been teased ahead of a reveal on Wednesday

News

15 Feb 2016

Infiniti Q30 1.6t 2016 - front cornering cropped

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Infiniti Q30 1.6 petrol 2016 review

We try the striking Q30 premium hatchback with the cheaper 1.6 turbo petrol engine

Road tests

10 Feb 2016

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Toyota Yaris Design Bi-Tone 2016 review

Range refresh to Toyota's perennial Yaris hatchback includes new trim and two-colour paintjob, but what's it like behind the wheel?

Road tests

9 Feb 2016

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Special edition Suzuki Swift SZ-L is back

Suzuki Swift SZ-L returns to the line-up, offering sat-nav, DAB and cruise control as standard

News

2 Feb 2016

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Lexus GS 300h 2016 review

Hybrid saloon gets sharp new look and more competitive running costs

Road tests

29 Jan 2016

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New Nissan Leaf 30kWh review

Can a boosted range give the Nissan Leaf EV the extra practicality it needs to be truly ‘useable’?

Road tests

27 Jan 2016

Smart ForTwo Cabrio 2016 - front quarter

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Smart ForTwo Cabrio 2016 review

We see if latest Smart ForTwo Cabrio city car can repeat popular predecessor’s success

Road tests

26 Jan 2016

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Black and White special editions for Smart range

New Edition White and Edition Black special editions add extra kit to Smart's city car range

News

25 Jan 2016

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VW Scirocco GTS revealed, plus updates for CC and up! ranges

New Scirocco GTS, CC R-Line and Look up! models add extra choice for Volkswagen customers

News

25 Jan 2016