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Sean Carson

As chief reviewer of our sister site Auto Express, Sean Carson oversees the in-depth testing of new and cars on a daily basis. He's a regular contributor to Carbuyer and helps shape the verdicts in our reviews. Sean has been a car journalist since 2010 and has contributed to a wide range of titles including PistonHeads, MSN Cars, Which? Cars and Race Tech.  

Honda Civic Type R review - the ultimate hot hatch?
2023 Honda Civic Type R - front
In-depth reviews

Honda Civic Type R review - the ultimate hot hatch?

“The latest Honda Civic Type R could go down in history as one of the hot hatch greats, but its high price tag could prove a step too far for some ent…
7 Dec 2023
Renault Austral SUV review
Renault Austral UK
In-depth reviews

Renault Austral SUV review

"The Renault Austral is a comfortable, spacious and hi-tech SUV that’s a big step-up from the outgoing Kadjar"
21 Nov 2023
UK Hyundai Ioniq 5 N pricing announced, starting from £65k
Hyundai Ioniq 5 N
News

UK Hyundai Ioniq 5 N pricing announced, starting from £65k

The Ioniq 5 N gets 641bhp in a bid to be the ultimate enthusiast’s EV, and we’ve had a chance to drive the latest prototype
26 Oct 2023
Range Rover Sport PHEV review
Range Rover Sport P510e 2023 front
In-depth reviews

Range Rover Sport PHEV review

“The Range Rover Sport PHEV is luxurious and smooth to drive and offers certain drivers lower running costs, too”
1 May 2023
2020 Skoda Octavia Estate prototype review
2020 Skoda Octavia Estate driving - camouflaged
Skoda Octavia

2020 Skoda Octavia Estate prototype review

What can you expect from the new Skoda Octavia? We get behind the wheel of a prototype to find out
29 Oct 2019
2019 Vauxhall Corsa prototype review
Vauxhall Corsa prototype - three quarter static
Vauxhall Corsa hatchback

2019 Vauxhall Corsa prototype review

We’ve driven a prototype of the new Corsa to see how it compares to the Ford Fiesta and Volkswagen Polo
21 May 2019
BMW M135i xDrive prototype review
BMW 1 Series

BMW M135i xDrive prototype review

We've driven a prototype M135i xDrive to see how it’s shaping up against the Volkswagen Golf R and Mercedes-AMG A35
26 Mar 2019
New Mercedes CLS on sale now
News

New Mercedes CLS on sale now

Mercedes announces pricing for its four-door coupe; deliveries start next summer
2 Mar 2018
New Jeep Grand Wagoneer: prices, specs and release date
Jeep

New Jeep Grand Wagoneer: prices, specs and release date

Flagship Jeep Grand Wagoneer SUV could cost around £100,000
9 Jan 2018