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Steve Sutcliffe
Steve Sutcliffe has been a car journalist for over 30 years, and is currently a contributing editor to Auto Express and its sister magazine Evo. Previously Sutcliffe was road test editor at What Car? and editor of Autocar. He is also a successful racing driver, competing in the BTCC with Lexus and for the factory team in the TVR Tuscan Challenge for three years. He has competed in the Nurburgring 24h three times and finished on the podium with Aston Martin in the Silverstone 24h in 2008. In 2007 he became one of the first journalists ever to be allowed to drive a current F1 car, setting highly competitive times around Silverstone in Jenson Button’s Honda RA107.  
History of the Volkswagen Golf GTI: all eight hot hatch generations driven
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History of the Volkswagen Golf GTI: all eight hot hatch generations driven

How has the Volkswagen Golf GTI evolved over 45 years? We test every generation of the legendary hot hatch to find out
15 Oct 2021
New DS 4 2021 review
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New DS 4 2021 review

The upmarket French brand is aiming to ruffle a few feathers in the premium hatch class with its new DS 4
12 Oct 2021
New Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 2021 review
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New Chevrolet Corvette Convertible 2021 review

The new right-hand drive Chevrolet Corvette Convertible is a class act, inside and out
8 Oct 2021
New Lamborghini Huracan STO 2021 review
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New Lamborghini Huracan STO 2021 review

We find out if the new hardcore Huracan STO is the pinnacle of Lamborghini's V10 supercar
23 Sep 2021
New Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Years 2021 review
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New Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Years 2021 review

The special edition Porsche 718 Boxster 25 Years marks the silver anniversary of the sports car that helped save the German brand
2 Sep 2021
New Porsche Macan GTS 2021 review
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New Porsche Macan GTS 2021 review

We get behind the wheel of the most hardcore Porsche Macan yet
31 Aug 2021
BMW M440i xDrive: long term test review
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BMW M440i xDrive: long term test review

Final report: While the styling still divides opinion, our man can’t fault the BMW M440i's all-round ability
31 Aug 2021
New Morgan Plus Four 2021 review
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New Morgan Plus Four 2021 review

The Morgan Plus Four has been updated for 2021, but is it now better than ever?
17 Aug 2021
New Morgan Plus Six 2021 review
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New Morgan Plus Six 2021 review

With a turbocharged BMW engine under the bonnet, is the Morgan Plus Six a real alternative to the sports car norm?
13 Aug 2021
New Bentley Bentayga Hybrid 2021 review
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New Bentley Bentayga Hybrid 2021 review

The updated Bentley Bentayga Hybrid luxury SUV has arrived in the UK
28 Jul 2021
New Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 2021 review
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New Lamborghini Essenza SCV12 2021 review

Can the track-only Lamborghini Essenza give the departing Aventador a worthy send-off?
20 Jul 2021
Porsche 911 GT3 manual 2021 review
Porsche 911 GT3 manual 2021
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Porsche 911 GT3 manual 2021 review

The Porsche 911 GT3 is an amazing machine and the manual gearbox takes it to another level of driver engagement
2 Jul 2021
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New Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 2021 review
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New Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 2021 review

The new special edition Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport 45 is one of the best cars ever to wear the GTI badge
23 Jun 2021
How to drive - improve your life behind the wheel
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How to drive - improve your life behind the wheel

Get ready to rev up your driving skills with Auto Express and our resident driving expert, as we help you boost your confidence and safety on the road
25 May 2021
New Porsche Cayman GT4 PDK 2021 review
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New Porsche Cayman GT4 PDK 2021 review

Can the addition of a PDK gearbox improve the Porsche Cayman GT4 recipe?
13 May 2021
New Cupra Leon 2021 review
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New Cupra Leon 2021 review

The new Cupra Leon shares much with the VW Golf GTI Clubsport, but is more focused and cheaper
13 May 2021
New Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm 2021 review
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New Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm 2021 review

We power up in the limited-edition and track-focused Alfa Romeo Giulia GTAm
11 May 2021
New Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo 2021 review
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New Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo 2021 review

The new Maserati Quattroporte Trofeo is the fastest standard production car the famous Italian brand has ever produced
29 Apr 2021
New Lamborghini Sian 2021 review
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New Lamborghini Sian 2021 review

Wild Lamborghini Sian supercar combines hybrid assistance with legendary V12
19 Mar 2021
New AC Cobra 378 Superblower 2021 review
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New AC Cobra 378 Superblower 2021 review

Can the AC Cobra 378 Superblower happily marry 1960s styling with 21st century power?
8 Mar 2021
New Jaguar F-Pace SVR 2021 review
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New Jaguar F-Pace SVR 2021 review

Updates make the flagship Jaguar F-Type SVR faster and more appealing, but it's let down by its ageing V8
1 Mar 2021
Audi RS 4 Avant: long-term test review
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Audi RS 4 Avant: long-term test review

Final report: we’ll miss our RS 4, despite the Audi’s annoying foibles
12 Feb 2021
New Cupra Formentor 2020 review
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New Cupra Formentor 2020 review

We drive the new Cupra Formentor in the UK to see if the brand's first bespoke model has been worth the wait
8 Dec 2020
New Porsche Panamera GTS 2020 review
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New Porsche Panamera GTS 2020 review

The Porsche Panamera GTS has been updated for 2020, we find out if it deliver a more focused drive
24 Nov 2020
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New Porsche 911 Carrera S manual 2020 review
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New Porsche 911 Carrera S manual 2020 review

We find out if the new Porsche 911 Carrera S with a seven-speed manual is the driving enthusiast's choice
17 Nov 2020
New Hyundai i30 N Fastback DCT 2020 review
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New Hyundai i30 N Fastback DCT 2020 review

Will a new dual-clutch automatic improve the updated Hyundai i30 N Fastback? We find out...
11 Nov 2020
New Toyota GR Yaris 2020 review
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New Toyota GR Yaris 2020 review

The new Toyota GR Yaris has arrived with 257bhp, but what's it like on the road?
10 Nov 2020
New Aston Martin Vantage Roadster 2020 review
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New Aston Martin Vantage Roadster 2020 review

Is the open-top Aston Martin Vantage Roadster a threat to its German rivals?
22 Sep 2020
New Porsche 911 Targa 4S 2020 review
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New Porsche 911 Targa 4S 2020 review

The new Porsche 911 Targa 4S is lovely to look at and great to drive
11 Aug 2020
New BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 2020 review
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New BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe 2020 review

The compact four-door BMW 2 Series Gran Coupe expands the brand’s range even further
18 Feb 2020
New Jaguar F-Type facelift 2020 review
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New Jaguar F-Type facelift 2020 review

Have the upgrades for the facelifted Jaguar F-Type been enough to give it the edge over the current sports car king, the Porsche 911?
10 Feb 2020
Nissan NISMO Leaf RC review
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Nissan NISMO Leaf RC review

We drive Nissan's track-only NISMO Leaf RC to see if electric can also be exciting
23 Jan 2020
New BMW X6 2020 review
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New BMW X6 2020 review

The new BMW X6 is significantly better than the car it replaces, but ultimately it still represents style over substance
19 Dec 2019
New BMW X5 xDrive45e 2019 review
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New BMW X5 xDrive45e 2019 review

The new plug-in hybrid BMW X5 xDrive45e offers over 50 miles on electric power and over 200mpg, but does it deliver?
18 Dec 2019