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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 chief reviewer few people drive as many vehicles as Sean. From city cars to supercars, luxury SUVs to EVs, Sean oversees comparison tests for Auto Express, as well as producing the latest launches and first drives online, in print and on video.

e-mail: sean_carson@dennis.co.uk

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Volkswagen T-Cross

New Volkswagen T-Cross Black Edition 2021 review

The small Volkswagen T-Cross SUV turns on the style in new Black Edition trim

11 Jun 2021

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Skoda Enyaq

New Skoda Enyaq iV 2021 review

The new Skoda Enyaq iV is the Czech firm’s first bespoke electric car and we've tested the full range on UK roads

10 Jun 2021

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Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet

New Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet 2021 review

The soft-top Mercedes E-Class Cabriolet gets the same updates as the saloon and estate variants

10 Jun 2021

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Vauxhall Grandland X

New Vauxhall Grandland SUV unveiled with fresh design and tech boost

The heavily facelifted Vauxhall Grandland family SUV gets Visor design cues and plug-in hybrid power

8 Jun 2021

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Vauxhall Astra

New 2021 Vauxhall Astra teased for the first time

The new Vauxhall Astra will get electrified powertrains and a more premium image

8 Jun 2021

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Hyundai Tucson

New Hyundai Tucson MHEV 2021 review

Mild-hybrid tech adds an efficiency boost to the well equipped mid-size Hyundai Tucson SUV

3 Jun 2021

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News

New Rimac Nevera electric hypercar unveiled with 1,888bhp

The all-electric Rimac Nevera offers 0-60mph in 1.85 seconds and up to 340 miles of range

1 Jun 2021

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Honda Civic Type R

New Honda Civic Type R Sport Line 2021 review

The new Honda Civic Type R Sport Line turns down the styling, but does it still deliver the thrills?

28 May 2021

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Ford

Ford confirms two new flexible electric car architectures

New electric platforms to underpin a variety of Ford vehicles

27 May 2021

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BMW 4 Series M4 Convertible

New BMW M4 Competition Convertible arrives in time for summer

The new 503bhp BMW M4 Competition Convertible adds open-top thrills to the latest hardcore M-car offering

25 May 2021

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Cupra Born

High-power AWD Cupra Born hot hatch “can be expected”

Cupra R&D boss Dr Werner Tietz hints at higher power version of firm’s new Born electric hatchback in the future

25 May 2021

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Volkswagen Golf GTI Hatchback

New Volkswagen Golf GTI manual 2021 review

The manual hot hatch is the entry point into the Volkswagen Golf GTI range

21 May 2021

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Mazda 6

New Mazda 6 Kuro Edition 2021 review

The Mazda 6 family car gets the brand’s special-edition Kuro treatment

20 May 2021

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Vauxhall

New Opel Manta GSe ElektroMOD gets 145bhp and 124-mile range

Specs for the all-electric Opel Manta GSe ElektroMOD have been revealed, although the German brand has no plans to put it into production

18 May 2021

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Genesis

Pricing for first two Genesis models to hit the UK revealed

Genesis names its price for first European models; G80 saloon starts from £37,460, while GV80 SUV is priced from £56,815

17 May 2021

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Mazda 3

New Mazda 3 e-SkyActiv X 2021 review

The stylish Mazda 3 e-SkyActiv X hatchback joins the electrification party with a 2.0-litre mild-hybrid engine

14 May 2021

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Volkswagen Arteon

New Volkswagen Arteon eHybrid 2021 review

The Volkswagen Arteon eHybrid’s plug-in drivetrain adds efficiency to the elegant executive’s range of talents

14 May 2021

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Volkswagen Golf Hatchback

New Volkswagen Golf eTSI 2021 review

Can mild-hybrid power broaden the Volkswagen Golf's appeal?

11 May 2021

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Bentley Continental GT

New Bentley Continental GT Speed 2021 review

We hit the track in the new range-topping Bentley Continental GT Speed

4 May 2021

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Ford Focus

Icon Review: Ford Focus Mk1 (1998 - 2004)

The second instalment of our Icon Review series features one of the best all-round cars ever made - the Mk1 Ford Focus

4 May 2021

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Nissan Qashqai

New 2021 Nissan Qashqai priced from £23,535

Nissan reveals trim level line-up and pricing breakdown for new Qashqai SUV, which is on sale in the UK now

30 Apr 2021

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Volkswagen Golf GTI Hatchback

Icon Review: Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk1 (1976 - 1983)

In the first instalment of our Icon Review series, we drive the hot hatch that started it all - the Mk1 Volkswagen Golf GTI

30 Apr 2021

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Hyundai Kona

New 2021 Hyundai Kona N hot SUV arrives with 286bhp

The new Hyundai Kona N arrives to rival the Volkswagen T-Roc R and Audi SQ2

27 Apr 2021

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DS 9

New 2021 DS 9 saloon: UK prices and specifications revealed

All-new luxury DS 9 flagship saloon available with pure petrol and plug-in hybrid power to take on the BMW 5 Series and Audi A6

26 Apr 2021

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MINI Countryman JCW

New MINI Countryman JCW 2021 review

The beefed-up MINI Countryman JCW SUV gets all the sporty touches, but it has its limitations

23 Apr 2021

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Peugeot

Stellantis maps out future EV platforms with up to 497 miles of range

Four new EV platforms for Stellantis Group, the first of which we’ll see in 2023

20 Apr 2021

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Jaguar I-Pace

New Jaguar I-Pace Black joins electric car line-up

Special edition electric Jaguar I-Pace Black models receive styling tweaks and equipment boost

19 Apr 2021

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Maserati Levante

New 2021 Maserati Levante Hybrid arrives with 325bhp

The Maserati Levante Hybrid is the Italian brand’s second hybrid model and “focuses on performance and fuel saving”

19 Apr 2021

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Nissan X-Trail

New 2022 Nissan X-Trail SUV makes Shanghai Motor Show debut

The new Nissan X-Trail large SUV will arrive in Europe next year, with an e-Power hybrid powertrain from launch

19 Apr 2021

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Audi A6

New Audi A6 e-tron concept unveiled at the 2021 Shanghai Motor Show

The new all-electric Audi A6 e-tron highlights that conventional saloon cars are still very much part of Audi’s EV future

19 Apr 2021

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Volkswagen Touareg

New Volkswagen Touareg R 2021 review

Our verdict as the Volkswagen Touareg R performance SUV gets plug-in hybrid tech

16 Apr 2021

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Ferrari

First Ferrari electric car to launch in 2025

The Italian sports car brand is turning to full electrification with its first EV to launch in 2025, plus three further new models on the way

15 Apr 2021

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Mercedes EQS

New 2021 Mercedes EQS electric limousine makes its debut

The new all-electric Mercedes EQS limo boasts incredible tech and up to 478 miles of range

15 Apr 2021

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Peugeot 508 SW

New Peugeot 508 Sport Engineered 2021 review

The plug-in Peugeot 508 Sport Engineered family wagon offers a different take on the fast estate formula

13 Apr 2021