Sean Carson

Sean’s been writing about cars since 2010, having worked for outlets as diverse as PistonHeads, MSN Cars, Which? Cars, Race Tech – a specialist motorsport publication – and most recently Auto Express and sister titles Carbuyer and DrivingElectric.  A life-long car fan, Sean has seen the industry change an incredible amount over the past decade. As Auto Express’s associate editor few people drive as many vehicles as Sean. From city cars to supercars, luxury SUVs to EVs, Sean oversees all news and reviews for Auto Express.

e-mail: sean_carson@autovia.co.uk 

Ford Tourneo Connect review
Ford Tourneo Connect - front tracking
In-depth reviews

Ford Tourneo Connect review

Ford’s alliance with VW bears fruit with the Tourneo Connect MPV offering practicality, flexibility and excellent value for money
13 Oct 2023
Mazda CX-5 review
Mazda CX-5
In-depth reviews

Mazda CX-5 review

The Mazda CX-5 is good to drive, while decent levels of comfort, space and tech help it challenge the leading mid-size SUV pack
8 Oct 2023
Cupra Formentor VZN: long-term test review
Cupra Formentor long-termer second report - header
Long-term tests

Cupra Formentor VZN: long-term test review

Second report: the Cupra Formentor is earning its wings, but pre-flight checks frustrate
3 Oct 2023
New 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan revealed with chunky looks and latest tech
Volkswagen Tiguan - front action
News

New 2024 Volkswagen Tiguan revealed with chunky looks and latest tech

The third-generation Volkswagen Tiguan SUV features a choice of two plug-in hybrid powertrains, with up to 62 miles of all-electric running
19 Sep 2023
New BMW i7 M70 xDrive 2023 review
BMW i7 M70 xDrive - front
Road tests

New BMW i7 M70 xDrive 2023 review

The new all-electric BMW i7 M70 is packed with luxury touches and boasts blistering straight-line speed, but it costs a hefty £160k
15 Sep 2023
New Peugeot 3008 revealed with all-electric power to take on the VW ID.4
Peugeot 3008 - front
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New Peugeot 3008 revealed with all-electric power to take on the VW ID.4

The third-generation Peugeot 3008 gets sporty styling and an all-electric powertrain in E-3008 form, but a PHEV will follow
13 Sep 2023
New 2024 Omoda 5 to be priced from £24,000
Omoda C5 - front
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New 2024 Omoda 5 to be priced from £24,000

Prices for the new Omoda 5 will start from £24,000 when sales get under way in the UK in March next year.
11 Sep 2023

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Leapmotor all set to join UK’s Chinese car brand influx
Leapmotor C10 on display at the 2023 Munich Motor Show
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Leapmotor all set to join UK’s Chinese car brand influx

Electric car start-up Leapmotor has already sold cars in Europe, with the all-new C10 SUV due to go on sale in 2024
8 Sep 2023
New Lotus Emeya electric ‘hyper GT’ arrives to battle Porsche Taycan
Lotus Emeya - front
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New Lotus Emeya electric ‘hyper GT’ arrives to battle Porsche Taycan

The Lotus Emeya gets up to 893bhp from its dual-motor powertrain for a 0-62mph sprint in less than 2.8 seconds – and rapid performance extends to char…
7 Sep 2023
Lexus RZ review
Lexus RZ - front tracking
In-depth reviews

Lexus RZ review

Refined, good to drive and with a plush interior, the Lexus RZ is a welcome addition to the electric SUV class
5 Sep 2023
Renault Austral review
Renault Austral - front tracking
In-depth reviews

Renault Austral review

The Austral is a strong effort from Renault, but it’s unlikely to dominate the ultra-competitive family SUV market
4 Sep 2023
New BMW Vision Neue Klasse concept previews future 3 Series saloon
BMW Vision Neue Klasse concept - Munich front
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New BMW Vision Neue Klasse concept previews future 3 Series saloon

The BMW Vision Neue Klasse concept showcases a new platform and design direction that’s set to feature on the next-generation 3 Series
4 Sep 2023
New 2024 MINI Countryman grows in size and gains all-electric power
MINI Countryman at 2023 Munich Motor Show - front
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New 2024 MINI Countryman grows in size and gains all-electric power

The new MINI Countryman offers EV powertrains for the first time alongside petrol models, with prices starting from £28,500
4 Sep 2023
New 2024 MINI Cooper EV unveiled with up to 250 miles of range
MINI Cooper Munich - front 3/4
News

New 2024 MINI Cooper EV unveiled with up to 250 miles of range

The iconic British supermini will also be available with petrol power; all cars get latest infotainment with prices starting from £30k
4 Sep 2023
New Vauxhall Experimental Concept makes public debut at Munich
Vauxhall Experimental Concept Munich - front
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New Vauxhall Experimental Concept makes public debut at Munich

The Vauxhall Experimental Concept previews the brand’s new styling, and it could go into production
4 Sep 2023
New BMW X3-sized SUV on Neue Klasse platform teased
BMW X3 SUV Neue Klasse
News

New BMW X3-sized SUV on Neue Klasse platform teased

A camouflaged car has been shown in a new video at the presentation of BMW’s Vision Neue Klasse concept. It gives an indication of the new electric X3…
2 Sep 2023
New MINI John Cooper Works hot hatch confirmed: petrol or ‘JCW E’ electric power
MINI Cooper JCW Electric spyshot 2
News

New MINI John Cooper Works hot hatch confirmed: petrol or ‘JCW E’ electric power

A choice of powertrains will be available for hottest new MINI – with a hardcore MINI Cooper GP variant potentially possible too…
2 Sep 2023
New 2024 Volkswagen Passat unveiled as premium family estate car
Volkswagen Passat - front
News

New 2024 Volkswagen Passat unveiled as premium family estate car

The ninth generation VW Passat will be available as an estate-only rival to the BMW 3 Series Touring and Mercedes C-Class Estate
31 Aug 2023
New Aston Martin DB12 Volante unveiled at 2023 Monterey Car Week
2023 Aston Martin DB12 Volante Monterey Car Week
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New Aston Martin DB12 Volante unveiled at 2023 Monterey Car Week

British brand's new convertible super GT has made its debut at Monterey Car Week 2023
19 Aug 2023
New Aston Martin Valour 110-year anniversary celebration stars at Monterey Car Week 2023
Aston Martin Valour Monterey Car Week
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New Aston Martin Valour 110-year anniversary celebration stars at Monterey Car Week 2023

The V12-engined Aston Martin Valour special series will be limited to just 110 units, costing more than £1million each
19 Aug 2023
New Jaguar F-Type R 75 2023 review
Jaguar F-Type R 75 - front tracking
Road tests

New Jaguar F-Type R 75 2023 review

Jaguar ends its petrol era on a V8-engined high note
18 Aug 2023
New Smart #1 2023 review
Smart #1 - front tracking
Road tests

New Smart #1 2023 review

Smart's new small but spacious electric crossover is aimed at younger buyers
15 Aug 2023
New Volkswagen ID.3 2023 facelift review
Volkswagen ID3 facelift - front
Road tests

New Volkswagen ID.3 2023 facelift review

We get behind the wheel of revised Volkswagen ID.3 EV, which has enhanced interior quality and upgraded tech
4 Aug 2023
New Toyota Aygo X Undercover 2023 review
Toyota Aygo X Undercover - front
Road tests

New Toyota Aygo X Undercover 2023 review

The Toyota Aygo X crossover-inspired city car gets a limited-edition fashion-designer makeover
21 Jul 2023
New 2023 Vauxhall Corsa facelift priced from £19,625
Vauxhall Corsa facelift - front
News

New 2023 Vauxhall Corsa facelift priced from £19,625

Revised version of Britain's best-selling supermini is on sale now with prices from less than £20k in petrol form, rising to £38,585 for top-spec Cors…
19 Jul 2023
Dacia’s focus on value won’t end in the EV era
Dacia Bigster - front
News

Dacia’s focus on value won’t end in the EV era

Dacia's sales boss says it wants to sell petrol cars until the last day following record retail performance
18 Jul 2023
New Bentley Flying Spur Speed Edition 12 review
Bentley Flying Spur Speed Edition 12 - front
Road tests

New Bentley Flying Spur Speed Edition 12 review

The special Bentley Flying Spur Speed Edition 12 marks the end of the British luxury brand’s famous W12 engine
18 Jul 2023
New Hyundai Ioniq 5 N electric hot hatch breaks cover with 641bhp
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N - front
News

New Hyundai Ioniq 5 N electric hot hatch breaks cover with 641bhp

The new performance EV from Hyundai's N division puts the focus on fun, with clever tech helping to make the Ioniq 5 N feel like a petrol hot hatch
13 Jul 2023
Affordable Electric Car of the Year 2023: MG4
MG4 - Affordable Electric Car of the Year 2023
Awards

Affordable Electric Car of the Year 2023: MG4

The MG4 is the 2023 Auto Express Affordable Electric Car of the Year, with the BYD Atto 3 and Citroen e-C4/e-C4 X commended
5 Jul 2023
Performance Car of the Year 2023: BMW M2
BMW M2 - Performance Car of the Year 2023
Awards

Performance Car of the Year 2023: BMW M2

The BMW M2 is the 2023 Auto Express Performance Car of the Year, with the Lamborghini Huracan Tecnica and Porsche 911 GT3 RS commended
5 Jul 2023
Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year 2023: Honda Civic
Honda Civic - Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year 2023
Awards

Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year 2023: Honda Civic

The Honda Civic is the 2023 Auto Express Affordable Hybrid Car of the Year, with the Dacia Jogger Hybrid and Toyota Yaris commended
5 Jul 2023
Dacia to enter the Dakar rally in 2025
Dacia Rally teaser
News

Dacia to enter the Dakar rally in 2025

Dacia's full factory motorsport rally raid effort will see the Romanian brand tackle one of the toughest challenges on four wheels from 2025
3 Jul 2023
Aston Martin’s first electric car will be an SUV in 2025: sports cars to follow
Aston Martin EV SUV render by Avarvarii
News

Aston Martin’s first electric car will be an SUV in 2025: sports cars to follow

British brand is developing its own in-house modular EV platform that will use Lucid electric motors, while boss Lawrence Stroll believes he should be…
30 Jun 2023
Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale and SF90 XX Spider unveiled
Ferrari SF90 XX
News

Ferrari SF90 XX Stradale and SF90 XX Spider unveiled

Extreme special series coupe and spider models have been revealed with a 1,015bhp plug-in hybrid V8 powertrain and extreme aerodynamics
29 Jun 2023