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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.

Cupra Born vs Mercedes EQA vs Volvo C40 Recharge: 2021 group test review

The all-electric Volvo C40 Recharge meets another premium wannabe in the Cupra Born. But can they beat the super-posh new Mercedes EQA?

Car group tests

19 Oct 2021

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New Range Rover D300 Westminster 2021 review

The Range Rover D300 Westminster is a last hurrah for the luxury SUV and demonstrates that its successor will have some big boots to fill

Road tests

3 Sep 2021

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Small SUV set to join Honda e in brand’s pure electric car range

Honda’s UK boss tells Auto Express that the firm will fully electrify its line-up in 2022 before its second electric car, a small SUV, arrives a year …

News

14 Aug 2021

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"The unthinkable is happening: used cars are going up in value"

With the semi-conductor crisis driving up the value of used cars, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks it's a good time to part exchange

Opinion

21 Jul 2021

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Citroen Ami: long-term test

The Fowler family puts the funky all-electric Citroen Ami to the test

Long-term tests

20 Jul 2021

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New Audi Q4 e-tron 2021 review

We get involved with the new all-electric Audi Q4 e-tron SUV on UK roads for the first time

Road tests

17 Jun 2021

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New Genesis G80 2021 review

Is the new Genesis G80 a worthy competitor in the executive saloon segment?

Road tests

9 Jun 2021

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Campervan rental try before you buy website launches

Boost in staycations and motorhome sales inspires new business

News

3 Jun 2021

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'Smart could be Geely’s biggest challenge yet'

Steve Fowler looks at how Geely and Mercedes are planning to reboot the Smart brand

Opinion

20 May 2021

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New Mercedes S-Class 2021 review

Is the new Mercedes S-Class still the ultimate choice in luxury motoring? We find out…

Road tests

14 May 2021

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New Audi SQ7 2021 review

We test high-performance Audi SQ7 SUV that also has a glorious V8 soundtrack

Road tests

22 Apr 2021

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Former Ford development boss, Richard Parry-Jones, dies

Richard Parry-Jones dies at the age of 69

News

16 Apr 2021

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'Nissan has been quietly building an advantage over electric car rivals'

Steve Fowler thinks Nissan is in a great position to build on the Leaf's success

Opinion

8 Apr 2021

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New Range Rover Velar P400e PHEV 2021 review

Has plug-in hybrid power improved the Range Rover Velar? We find out…

Road tests

22 Mar 2021

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BMW X5 xDrive45e: long-term test

Final report: BMW is on a Rolls with its large plug-in hybrid X5 xDrive 45e SUV

Long-term tests

18 Mar 2021

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New Land Rover Discovery 2021 review

A mild facelift and mild hybrid tech helps to lift the Land Rover Discovery

Road tests

17 Mar 2021

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New Dacia Sandero Stepway Bi-Fuel 2021 review

At just under £11k, the new Dacia Sandero Stepway is one of the best value-for-money cars on the market

Road tests

24 Feb 2021

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Jaguar to go all-electric from 2025 with Tesla Model 3 rival possible

New boss Thierry Bolloré confirms that Jaguars are more likely to be crossovers than SUVs. Baby Jag rivals for the Model 3 and Model Y are likely

News

15 Feb 2021

Vauxhall Corsa VXR - front (watermarked)

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Vauxhall Corsa VXR on course for electric 2022 comeback

Vauxhall will once again square-up to the Ford Fiesta ST, with hot new, pure-electric version of the Corsa VXR

News

10 Jan 2021

Vauxhall Mokka VXR - front (watermarked)

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New hot Vauxhall Mokka to get VXR badge and electric power

Vauxhall will launch a performance-focused version of the Mokka in 2022, resurrecting its VXR branding in the process

News

8 Jan 2021

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New Renault Captur Plug-in hybrid 2020 review

We try the new hybrid Renault Captur E-Tech out on UK roads to see if it's the pick of the Captur lineup

Road tests

11 Dec 2020

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Skoda plans electric Citigo replacement based on VW ID.1

New Skoda boss Thomas Schäfer reveals plans for new city car and all-electric hatchback

News

11 Dec 2020

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New Audi A6 50 TFSI e 2020 review

The new Audi A6 50 TFSI e brings plug-in hybrid power to the A6 range for the first time

Road tests

10 Nov 2020

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Suzuki Swift 1.2 Dualjet Hybrid SZ5 ALLGRIP 2020 review

The Suzuki Swift has been facelifted for 2020, but have the changes boosted its appeal? We find out...

Road tests

9 Nov 2020

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Fiat 500 3+1 could be set for the UK

Fiat’s recently revealed 500 3+1, with a single rear door, could go on sale in the UK

News

27 Oct 2020

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Existing Fiat 500 range to be rebranded

Fiat confirms its iconic city car will be renamed Classic ahead of all-electric 500 launch

News

27 Oct 2020

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New Suzuki Across 2020 review

The Suzuki Across is essentially a rebadged Toyota RAV4, but it brings plug-in hybrid power to the Japanese brand for the first time

Road tests

24 Oct 2020

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New MINI Countryman PHEV 2020 review

The MINI Countryman PHEV gets a mild facelift and an interior tech boost

Road tests

23 Sep 2020

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New Mercedes A 250 e 2020 review

Does the plug-in Mercedes A 250 e have more going for it than claimed economy of over 250mpg and low emissions?

Road tests

21 Aug 2020

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New Kia XCeed PHEV 2020 review

The Kia XCeed PHEV crossover provides efficient family transport, although it's compromised in a few key areas.

Road tests

15 Jul 2020

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New Kia e-Niro 2020 review

All-electric Kia e-Niro mid-sized SUV  benefits from same updates as hybrid Niro versions

Road tests

9 Jul 2020

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New Polestar 2 2020 review

We get behind the wheel of the new Polestar 2 to see if it can rival the Tesla Model 3

Road tests

7 Jul 2020

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‘Ineos’s clean-sheet approach looks eerily familiar’

The styling of the new Ineos Grenadier is familiar, but editor-in-chief Steve Fowler has been impressed by Ineos Automotive’s original thinking

Opinion

1 Jul 2020

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New Ferrari F8 Spider 2020 review

The drop-top Ferrari F8 Spider is a car that can flatter every driver

Road tests

1 Jul 2020

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‘Jaguar Land Rover’s next leader needs to bring big change in the right places’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler hopes Tata Sons makes the right decision when it comes to appointing Sir Ralf Speth’s replacement as Jaguar Land Rover CE…

Opinion

24 Jun 2020