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Steve Fowler

Steve Fowler has previously edited Auto Express, Carbuyer, DrivingElectric, 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.

Infiniti Q50 diesel 2014 review

New Infiniti Q50 diesel aims straight at the executive car heartland of the BMW 3 Series

Road tests

10 Jan 2014

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Nissan Qashqai automatic 2014 review

New Nissan Qashqai automatic gets efficient and smooth new CVT gearbox - we put it to the test

Road tests

8 Jan 2014

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Ford EcoSport 2014 review

We test the Ford EcoSport 1.5 TDCI, set to rival the likes of the Nissan Juke and Renault Captur

Road tests

6 Dec 2013

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Range Rover LWB 2014 review

Added rear legroom makes Range Rover LWB most spacious luxury car by far

Road tests

20 Nov 2013

Volkswagen Golf Plug-in hybrid 2014 front action

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VW Golf Plug-in Hybrid

Petrol-electric VW Golf Hybrid uses Audi A3 e-Tron tech for GTI-rivalling performance

Road tests

11 Nov 2013

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Kia K9 review

The Kia K9, a 5-Series and E-class rival, has style and value on its side - but is that enough?

Road tests

24 Oct 2013

Ford Focus Estate Edge Econetic 88g 2013 front tracking

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Ford Focus Edge ECOnetic 88g/km estate review

This new Ford Focus Estate is one of the greenest estate cars out there, and it drives well too

Road tests

21 Oct 2013

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Peugeot 6008 SUV aims at Q5

The Peugeot 6008 SUV concept is based on same platform as sister brand Citroen's Wild Rubis, featuring HYbrid4 technology and posh interior

News

2 Oct 2013

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Nissan NV200 taxi review

Nissan NV200 targets world's taxi ranks with smart modifications and a huge boot

Road tests

30 Aug 2013

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Volkswagen XL1

We review the 313mpg, two-seater Volkswagen XL1 in the UK for the first time

Road tests

11 Jul 2013

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Porsche Panamera S review

The V8 is gone, we find out what the Porsche Panamera S is like with its new twin-turbo V6

Road tests

4 Jul 2013

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Bentley Flying Spur review

We put the Bentley Flying Spur luxury saloon through its paces in Britain

Road tests

4 Jul 2013

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Porsche Panamera S E-Hybrid

We drive the revamped Porsche Panamera with plug-in hybrid power

Road tests

18 Jun 2013

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SEAT Alhambra: Final report

Our editor wants to add a dash of style to the SEAT Alhambra

Long-term tests

25 Mar 2013

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Skoda Octavia 1.2 TSI

Can a tiny 1.2-litre engine work in this new, even bigger Skoda Octavia? We drive it to find out

Road tests

5 Feb 2013

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SEAT Alhambra: Third report

Our big SEAT Alhambra MPV is easing sibling rivalry in the back seats

Long-term tests

23 Jan 2013

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New Skoda Octavia

The all-new Skoda Octavia hatch is bigger and cheaper than the Volkswagen Golf, but is it better?

Road tests

16 Jan 2013

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Peugeot 301

We drive the new cut-price saloon from Peugeot to find out if it deserves a wider audience

Road tests

3 Dec 2012

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Kia Cee'd Sportswagon (2012-2018) review

The Kia Cee'd Sportswagon offers more space than the Focus Estate, but lacks the sporty drive its name suggests

In-depth reviews

28 Nov 2012

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Ford B-MAX 1.0 EcoBoost

The innovative Ford B-MAX has arrived in the UK with the company's multi-award-winning 1.0-litre engine

Road tests

2 Nov 2012

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Range Rover 4.4 SDV8

Big diesel gives the all-new Rang Rover sports car performance, but is it a better bet than the V6?

Road tests

2 Nov 2012

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SEAT Alhambra: Second report

The Alhambra has had a calming influence on our family man’s daily life

Long-term tests

29 Oct 2012

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Off-roading in the new Range Rover

We've already been impressed by the Range Rover, but how does it fare off-road? We hit the trails to find out

Road tests

26 Oct 2012

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New Range Rover 3.0 TDV6 Autobiography

We get behind the wheel of the all-new Range Rover for the first time

Road tests

26 Oct 2012

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Vauxhall Adam Cabriolet is coming

Vauxhall is set to introduce a soft-top version of the Adam, and our exclusive image shows how it could look

News

15 Oct 2012

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Kia Cee’d Sportswagon 1 1.4 CRDi

Verdict on the entry-level diesel version of the Cee’d Sportswagon

Road tests

27 Sep 2012

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MINI and Rolls-Royce ranges set to expand

MINI will add more models, and the Rolls-Royce Ghost family could include an SUV, Auto Express has learned

News

19 Sep 2012

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Kia Cee’d Sportswagon

New Kia Cee’d Sportswagon offers the style and space to battle the Focus and Golf estates

Road tests

11 Sep 2012

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Ford B-MAX 1.0T

How does the tiny 999cc engine perform in the impressive new Ford B-MAX mini-MPV?

Road tests

4 Sep 2012

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SEAT Alhambra: First report

Our Alhambra was set a tough first task... A two week holiday to Spain

Long-term tests

3 Sep 2012

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Ford B-MAX 1.6 TDCi Titanium

Brilliant new Ford B-MAX goes straight to the top of the class

Road tests

14 Aug 2012

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Evoque: Third report

Our Range Rover Evoque still attracts as much attention as a supermodel, as we pile on the miles

Long-term tests

13 Aug 2012

All-new Auto Express website

New in-depth reviews, gallery functionality and comments system for the all-new Auto Express website

News

11 Jul 2012

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Hi-tech stereos tested

Top-end cars call for top-end sounds. Here’s our pick of the best available

Product group tests

5 Jul 2012

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Mercedes A-Class

All-new Mercedes A-Class looks great and will prove a stern rival for the BMW 1 Series and Audi A3

Road tests

25 Jun 2012