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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.

Geely hires Jaguar designer for new UK design studio

British designer Wayne Burgess has joined Geely from JLR and will head-up the brand's new UK design and innovation studio in Coventry

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1 Feb 2019

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New 2019 Bentley Continental GTC: specs, prices and pics

The all-new Bentley Continental GT Convertible will go on sale early next year, priced from just over £175k

News

28 Dec 2018

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Tesla to open up CCS fast charging for Model 3 and more

Third-party CCS fast charging available to all Tesla Model 3 owners with adaptors coming for Model S and Model X owners

News

14 Nov 2018

Suzuki Jimny - front tracking through water

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New Suzuki Jimny SZ5 2019 review

Baby Suzuki Jimny 4x4 is full of charm and go anywhere potential – and now in the UK

Road tests

26 Oct 2018

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Peugeot e-Legend concept could be built after 2020

The Peugeot e-Legend concept - which blends retro 504 Coupe themes with a glimpse of the future - could make production, says boss

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3 Oct 2018

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New Mercedes-AMG G 63 2018 review

The Mercedes-AMG G 63 is a reborn G-Wagen with extra mod-cons and the same iconic style

Road tests

27 Sep 2018

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‘The new BMW 3 Series will make saloons trendy again’

Saloon cars have taken a back seat during the SUV sales boom, but not for much longer believes Steve Fowler…

Opinion

16 Aug 2018

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‘Topsy-turvy sales could falsely hurt the economy’

The implementation of WLTP emissions standards could cause a car sales slump, believes Steve Fowler

News

8 Aug 2018

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Lexus RX450h L Premier 2018 review

The Lexus RX L, the seven-seat version of the firm’s hybrid SUV, arrives in the UK…

Road tests

8 Aug 2018

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Skoda planning range of hot all-electric eRS models

Styling additions and better handling will mark out new Skoda eRS models, and our exclusive images preview how the first model could look

News

19 Jul 2018

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New Porsche Cayenne S 2018 review

We try the third-generation Porsche Cayenne SUV on UK roads for the first time

Road tests

3 Jul 2018

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BP to buy Chargemaster electric car charging network

BP to add EV fast chargers at its 1,200 filling stations with its new BP Chargemaster venture

News

28 Jun 2018

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Land Rover Discovery HSE Luxury: long-term test review

Final report: we say a fitting farewell to our 2017 Car of the Year by getting it filthy off road

Long-term tests

22 Jun 2018

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New Hyundai Nexo fuel-cell SUV 2018 UK review

Hydrogen-powered Hyundai Nexo fuel-cell SUV gets its first outing on UK roads

Road tests

15 Jun 2018

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New Volvo V60 D4 2018 review

The spacious Volvo V60 wagon takes aim at the BMW 3 Series Touring and Audi A4 Avant

Road tests

21 May 2018

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New Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV revealed

Family focused Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV to cost in the region of £230,000, as Rolls-Royce seeks to top the luxury SUV market

News

10 May 2018

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New Aston Martin Vantage 2018 review

Is the new Aston Martin Vantage a Porsche 911 beater? We find out as we drive it for the first time…

Road tests

11 Apr 2018

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New Nissan Leaf 2018 review

Second generation of the iconic Nissan Leaf EV aims to make electric power more accessible

Road tests

1 Feb 2018

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Long-term test review: Ford Edge SUV

Final report: the Ford Edge SUV has undeniable appeal, but it struggles to disguise its American roots

Long-term tests

18 Jan 2018

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Byton Concept electric SUV ride review

As we get an exclusive ride in the Byton Concept electric SUV at CES, Tesla could have a real fight on its hands

Road tests

12 Jan 2018

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Volkswagen T-Roc 2.0 TSI 4Motion review

The new VW T-Roc has arrived to take on the growing number of small SUVs. Is it a contender?

Road tests

10 Jan 2018

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New Range Rover Sport PHEV 2018 review

Plug-in hybrid power boosts the new 2018 model year Range Rover Sport, but what's it like to drive? We find out...

Road tests

2 Jan 2018

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New 2021 baby MINI SUV shaping up

Second MINI SUV to join range, sitting below the Countryman, as Brit brand embraces electric future

News

11 Dec 2017

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New Jaguar I-Pace ride review

We've been to Los Angeles for a first ride in the new 395bhp all-electric Jaguar I-Pace SUV

Road tests

6 Dec 2017

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New Lexus LS 500 2017 review

Lexus takes a more Japanese approach for its flagship limousine and it pays off handsomely

Road tests

29 Nov 2017

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Long-term test review: McLaren 570GT

Final report: stunning McLaren 570GT supercar leaves us with mixed emotions

Long-term tests

2 Nov 2017

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Nissan Taxi plans could be brought back to life

Aborted Nissan Taxi plans could be reborn if Government policy supports electrification

News

3 Oct 2017

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Confirmed: Polestar separates from Volvo Cars

Polestar has officially separated from parent company Volvo, confirming the news via a post on social media

News

26 Sep 2017

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Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 2017 review

Latest top-spec Summit version of the evergreen Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV scores on comfort, kit and refinement, but will it be a hit?

Road tests

22 Aug 2017

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Jaguar F-Type Coupe 4-cyl 2017 review

Jaguar has followed Porsche along the 4-cyl route, and it has produced the best F-Type of the range

Road tests

1 Aug 2017

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‘How Jeep could finally fulfil its potential in the UK‘

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks promising times are ahead for Jeep after speaking to the brand's global boss Mike Manley

Opinion

26 Jul 2017

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New Range Rover Velar 2017 review

We get behind the wheel of the sexy new Range Rover Velar, and it proves highly capable both on and off road

Road tests

23 Jul 2017

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Renault Koleos: full UK prices and specs revealed

Large five-seat SUV completes Renault range revamp, and costs from £27,500

News

4 May 2017

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Tesla Model S CPO used long-term test review

Final report: our last run of the tech-packed, space-age Tesla Model S

Long-term tests

25 Apr 2017

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Four-seat McLaren supercar possible

McLaren boss hints a 2+2 GT would be considered, but a four-door McLaren is out of the question.

News

20 Apr 2017