As creative director, Darren oversees the look and feel of Auto Express. Predominantly managing the magazine, Darren briefs the creative and photographic team, while planning the issues and keeping the process running smoothly – and on time. He’s been on the editorial team since 1993, racking up over 30 years of experience and contributing to numerous redesigns and award-winning magazine page layouts.

Darren says…

“Having worked on Auto Express for over 30 years, I'm always surprised by how much more there is to know and learn. The market never stops developing. Technology evolves and the sheer number of manufacturers increases year upon year, so keeping Auto Express readers up to date and able to make the best possible car-buying decisions is a 24/7 task, and one our team is dedicated to deliver on.”

Darren Wilson's main areas of expertise

• Editorial design and layout  
• Content planning 
• Magazines 
• Family cars  
• Electric cars

Darren Wilson Q&A

Q: What was your first car?

A: "It was a 1970 Volkswagen Beetle 1,500cc in Chinchilla grey. My dad rescued it from being scrapped by a relative and I spent several years fixing it up with parts from scrap yards. I loved it and kept it for over a decade until I had children, who required something a little safer."

Q: What is your dream car? 

A: "If we’re being realistic, I'd love an Alpine A110, for just my wife and I to enjoy long drives and weekends away. No room for kids or grandkids. Peace and quiet except the engine noise."

Q: If you could change one thing about cars, driving or the car industry today what would it be?

A: "I live in London and it isn’t cheap. I object to ill thought-out LTNs (Low Traffic Neighbourhoods), and don’t get me started on the new Blackwall/Silvertown tunnel fees or proposals to increase the London congestion charge and make EVs pay that additional cost. Public transport is good, but it needs to be because many people just can’t afford to drive any more."

Social media and e-mail

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