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Steve Fowler

Steve Fowler has been editor-in-chief of Auto Express since 2011 and is responsible for all editorial content across the website and magazine. He has previously edited What Car?, Autocar and What Hi-Fi? and has been writing about cars for the best part of 30 years. Steve is also a regular contributor to BBC TV and radio programmes, and is a judge on Auto Bild’s Golden Steering Wheel awards and a World Car of the Year juror.

e-mail: steve_fowler@autovia.co.uk

New Skoda Epiq electric SUV revives the spirit of the Yeti
Skoda Epiq - front
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New Skoda Epiq electric SUV revives the spirit of the Yeti

The all-electric Skoda Epiq crossover SUV is set to be fully unveiled next year and is likely to cost around £22,000
15 Mar 2024
‘The Government is doing nothing to make electric cars more attractive’
Opinion - Renault Scenic
Opinion

‘The Government is doing nothing to make electric cars more attractive’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks electric cars were largely forgotten in the latest Budget
13 Mar 2024
Confirmed: British-built MINI Cooper Convertible set for summer launch
MINI Convertible 2024 exclusive image
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Confirmed: British-built MINI Cooper Convertible set for summer launch

The all-new soft-top MINI will arrive this year, with a hot JCW version to follow
12 Mar 2024
Best cars for £20,000 or less
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Best cars for £20,000 or less

£20k is serious used car money, these are our favourite buys for that kind of budget
11 Mar 2024
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“A new Fiat Panda? This time it could be for real”
Opinion - Fiat Panda concept
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“A new Fiat Panda? This time it could be for real”

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler is excited that a new Fiat Panda could finally be on the way
6 Mar 2024
BMW iX xDrive50 long-term test: not a looker, but great in every other way
Auto Express editor-in-chief Steve Fowler playing a keyboard while sitting next to our long-term BMW iX
Long-term tests

BMW iX xDrive50 long-term test: not a looker, but great in every other way

Final report: BMW's luxury EV strikes just the right note, reckons our editor-in-chief
26 Feb 2024
“The £16k Dacia Spring is an electric car game-changer”
Opinion - Dacia Spring
Opinion

“The £16k Dacia Spring is an electric car game-changer”

With many people claiming electric cars are just too expensive, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks the Dacia Spring’s arrival in the UK is exactly wh…
21 Feb 2024

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Car Deal of the Day: Brilliant Alpine A110 sports car for £414 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Brilliant Alpine A110 sports car for £414 a month

Multi-award-winning Porsche-rivalling sports coupe on a bargain lease deal is our Car Deal of the Day for 14 February
14 Feb 2024
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“Car crime will be a big issue at the next election”
Opinion - car crime
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“Car crime will be a big issue at the next election”

While some fingers are being pointed at manufacturers when it comes to car crime, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks little is being done to tackle t…
14 Feb 2024
New Skoda Octavia facelift ups the power and tech for 2024
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New Skoda Octavia facelift ups the power and tech for 2024

The Skoda Octavia gets a tech overhaul, which includes the addition of Chat GPT for the infotainment
14 Feb 2024
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Cheap new Skoda electric SUV could be built in India with new battery tech
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Cheap new Skoda electric SUV could be built in India with new battery tech

Skoda is working on a new baby SUV to sit at the bottom of the brand's all-electric line-up, and our exclusive image previews how it could look
12 Feb 2024
Skoda CEO, Klaus Zellmer, on touchscreens, cheap EVs and Skoda’s bright future
Auto Express editor-in-chief Steve Fowler talking with Skoda CEO Klaus Zellmer while standing next to a Skoda Enyaq Coupe
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Skoda CEO, Klaus Zellmer, on touchscreens, cheap EVs and Skoda’s bright future

Skoda is on the up and a clutch of new models due in the coming years will drive its switch to electric, including a sub-20,000 Euro EV. The CEO talks…
9 Feb 2024
“I love touchscreens, but please bring back buttons”
Opinion - touchscreens
Opinion

“I love touchscreens, but please bring back buttons”

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler laments the lack of physical buttons in almost all new cars
7 Feb 2024
Exclusive: Jaguar Land Rover boss sets the record straight on thefts, insurance, parts supply, electrification and more
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Exclusive: Jaguar Land Rover boss sets the record straight on thefts, insurance, parts supply, electrification and more

JLR’s UK managing director, Patrick McGillycuddy, talks to us about the issues facing the business and its big future plans…
3 Feb 2024
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British electric car startup Forseven aims to rival Bentley, Rolls-Royce and Jaguar
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British electric car startup Forseven aims to rival Bentley, Rolls-Royce and Jaguar

Forseven's range of luxury EVs are likely to arrive before the end of the decade, with a number of ex-JLR employees leading the design and engineering
2 Feb 2024
New small SEAT electric car could have £20k asking price
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New small SEAT electric car could have £20k asking price

The small EV will enhance SEAT’s position as the VW Group's entry point, and our exclusive images preview how it could look
1 Feb 2024
“I hope motor shows will be around long into the future”
Opinion - motor show
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“I hope motor shows will be around long into the future”

With many manufacturers set to be absent at this year’s Geneva Motor Show, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler hopes they will support it in 2025 and beyond
31 Jan 2024
‘Lancia’s reputation means the Ypsilon will face an uphill battle if it comes to the UK’
Opinion - Lancia
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‘Lancia’s reputation means the Ypsilon will face an uphill battle if it comes to the UK’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler wonders whether Stellantis will bother bringing the Lancia Ypsilon to the UK
24 Jan 2024
Jeep Wagoneer S set to lead new STLA Large models from Stellantis brands Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Maserati
Jeep Wagoneer S
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Jeep Wagoneer S set to lead new STLA Large models from Stellantis brands Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Maserati

Stellantis' new STLA Large platform can support electric cars with a range of up to 500 miles, and 0-62mph times of around two seconds
19 Jan 2024
‘Honda and Volkswagen disagree on whether new cars should be global or regional’
Opinion - Honda SpaceHub
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‘Honda and Volkswagen disagree on whether new cars should be global or regional’

While Honda is looking to reduce its global line-up, Volkswagen believes different car designs are needed for each region
17 Jan 2024
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Honda car production returning to Europe “a possibility”, says CEO
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Honda car production returning to Europe “a possibility”, says CEO

Honda production could return to Europe just a few years after its Swindon factory closed its doors
11 Jan 2024
Land Rover insurance problems mount as owners are refused in-house cover
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Land Rover insurance problems mount as owners are refused in-house cover

Land Rover’s insurance scheme has recently been relaunched, but some customers are being refused cover
10 Jan 2024
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‘Better electric car incentives are needed to meet sales targets’
Opinion - Vauxhall Corsa Electric
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‘Better electric car incentives are needed to meet sales targets’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler wonders what’s needed to tempt more people into owning electric cars
10 Jan 2024
Honda 0 Series next steps: sports car, affordable EV and SUVs planned
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Honda 0 Series next steps: sports car, affordable EV and SUVs planned

Honda has big plans for its range of 0 Series EVs, with a sports car and multiple SUVs in the pipeline
10 Jan 2024
Radical Honda Space-hub and Saloon concepts hint at future electric cars
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Radical Honda Space-hub and Saloon concepts hint at future electric cars

Saloon and Space-hub concepts hint at future of Honda EVs, targeting smaller, more efficient batteries and ultra-rapid charging
9 Jan 2024
Ford Puma and Volkswagen on top as UK car sales jumped in 2023
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Ford Puma and Volkswagen on top as UK car sales jumped in 2023

The Ford Puma was the UK’s best selling car in 2023 with Volkswagen the biggest selling car brand as the market bounced back... 
5 Jan 2024
“2024 will be the year of the cheap electric car”
Opinion - Honda
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“2024 will be the year of the cheap electric car”

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks manufacturers will be desperate to sell electric cars in 2024, so look out for some great deals
3 Jan 2024
“My car brand of the year is….Kia”
Opinion - Kia EV9
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“My car brand of the year is….Kia”

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler looks back at 2023 and thinks it's been a great year for Kia
25 Dec 2023
First ever Skoda Superb vRS: new performance flagship is coming to top the range
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First ever Skoda Superb vRS: new performance flagship is coming to top the range

The plug-in hybrid-powered Skoda Superb vRS is likely to be available in saloon and estate form, and our exclusive images preview how both models coul…
21 Dec 2023
New Aston Martin DB12 review: almost as good to drive as to look at
Aston Martin DB12 - front tracking
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New Aston Martin DB12 review: almost as good to drive as to look at

The best Aston we’ve ever driven, but it could dial up the comfort
21 Dec 2023
A look inside the Volkswagen ID.2all concept: the future of VW interiors
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A look inside the Volkswagen ID.2all concept: the future of VW interiors

Volkswagen's forthcoming small EV will feature the brand's all-new interior design
19 Dec 2023
Deal of the Day: Super-cheap but well-equipped automatic Citroen C3 for £152 per month
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Deal of the Day: Super-cheap but well-equipped automatic Citroen C3 for £152 per month

Top supermini with an auto box can be yours for just £152 per month
11 Dec 2023
‘Fastest car on earth’: Rodin FZero hits the track for the first time
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‘Fastest car on earth’: Rodin FZero hits the track for the first time

The new Rodin FZero features a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V10 engine, and promises a 224mph top speed
7 Dec 2023
‘Lexus has taken a long and tough road to become an elite premium car brand’
Opinion - Lexus
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‘Lexus has taken a long and tough road to become an elite premium car brand’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks a lot of brands could learn from Lexus as they try to crack the premium end of the market
6 Dec 2023