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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.  
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
New Hyundai RM19 review
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New Hyundai RM19 review

The 390bhp Hyundai RM19 is a test bed for tech that will appear on future Hyundais. We try it out on the Nurburgring
20 Nov 2019
New Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2020 review
Alfa Romeo Stelvio - front tracking
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New Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2020 review

There wasn't much wrong with the Alfa Romeo Stelvio, but updates for 2020 have transformed its biggest weakness - the interior
19 Nov 2019
New Aston Martin Vantage AMR 2019 review
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New Aston Martin Vantage AMR 2019 review

The new lightweight Aston Martin Vantage AMR arrives with a seven-speed dogleg manual gearbox, but is it better than an automatic?
22 Oct 2019
New BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe 2019 review
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New BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe 2019 review

The four-door BMW 8 Series Gran Coupe arrives to take the fight to the Audi A7 and Mercedes CLS
26 Sep 2019
New Jaguar XE SV Project 8 Touring 2019 review
Jaguar XE Project 8 - front tracking
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New Jaguar XE SV Project 8 Touring 2019 review

The Jaguar XE SV Project 8 Touring is a huge £150k worth of car, but can it justify its enormous price tag? We drove it to find out...
2 Sep 2019
Cupra Ateca: long-term test review
Sutcliffes Cupra Ateca LT
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Cupra Ateca: long-term test review

Final report: Sporty do-it-all Cupra Ateca eventually won our man over, once he set it up to his liking
30 Aug 2019
New Vauxhall Astra 2019 review
Astra static pic
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New Vauxhall Astra 2019 review

Can the revised Vauxhall Astra go straight to the top of the hatchback class? We find out....
30 Aug 2019
New Volkswagen Golf R Mountune M52 2019 review
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New Volkswagen Golf R Mountune M52 2019 review

Mountune have extracted another level of performance out of the Volkswagen Golf R, but are the upgrades worth it?
18 Aug 2019
New Ford Fiesta ST M225 2019 review
Ford Fiesta ST M225 - front
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New Ford Fiesta ST M225 2019 review

Mountune has once again worked its magic on the Ford Fiesta ST, but is the new 222bhp M225 worth the extra cash?
14 Aug 2019
New Porsche 718 Spyder 2019 review
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New Porsche 718 Spyder 2019 review

Does the new Porsche 718 Spyder deliver thrills like its Cayman GT4 sibling?
19 Jul 2019
New BMW M135i 2019 review
BMW M135i 2019
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New BMW M135i 2019 review

BMW's M135i 1 Series hot hatch moves to XDrive all-wheel drive in its latest all-new form. What's it like on the road?
17 Jul 2019
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New BMW 118d Sport 2019 review
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New BMW 118d Sport 2019 review

BMW's 1 Series family hatch has gone front-wheel drive. What does that mean for its rivalry with the A3 and A-Class?
16 Jul 2019
New Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 2019 review
New Porsche Cayman GT4
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New Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 2019 review

The new 414bhp Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 delivers purity and excitement on a different level
13 Jul 2019
New Range Rover Sport HST 2019 review
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New Range Rover Sport HST 2019 review

The Range Rover Sport HST debuts the brand's new 3.0-litre straight-six engine, which will eventually make its way into most of JLR's range
12 Jul 2019
New Jaguar XE P300 2019 review
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New Jaguar XE P300 2019 review

The Jaguar XE has had a major revamp inside and out as the brand aims to take the fight to BMW, Mercedes and Audi
26 Jun 2019
Brands Hatch: breaking records in an Alfa Romeo
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Brands Hatch: breaking records in an Alfa Romeo

We attempt to smash the Brands Hatch SUV lap record in an Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio
1 Jun 2019
Mazda 6 2.5 GT Sport Nav+: long-term test review
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Mazda 6 2.5 GT Sport Nav+: long-term test review

Final report: as the new MX-5 takes its place, we bid farewell to our much-loved Mazda 6 family car
9 May 2019
New BMW Z4 sDrive20i M Sport 2019 review
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New BMW Z4 sDrive20i M Sport 2019 review

The BMW Z4 sDrive20i is the entry point into the new Z4 range, but does its cheaper price tag mean losing out on any of the fun?
20 Mar 2019
New Jeep Wrangler 2019 review
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New Jeep Wrangler 2019 review

In the absence of the Land Rover Defender, can the Jeep Wrangler take its place as king of the no-nonsense 4X4?
20 Feb 2019
New Hyundai Tucson N to arrive with 340bhp
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New Hyundai Tucson N to arrive with 340bhp

Our exclusive image previews the look of the new Hyundai Tucson N, which is set to rival the Cupra Ateca, Audi SQ5 and VW T-Roc R
31 Jan 2019
New Hyundai i30 Fastback N 2019 review
Hyundai i30 N Fastback - front action
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New Hyundai i30 Fastback N 2019 review

Can the Hyundai i30 Fastback N offer the same great driving experience as its hatchback sibling?
15 Jan 2019
New Maserati Levante V6 petrol 2018 review
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New Maserati Levante V6 petrol 2018 review

The Maserati Levante range has gained a new entry-level V6 petrol option, but the overall package still trails behind many of its rivals
15 Nov 2018
New Jaguar F-Type P380 2018 review
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New Jaguar F-Type P380 2018 review

The Jaguar F-Type has been tinkered with for 2019, but are the minor updates enough to keep the ageing sports car competitive?
25 Oct 2018
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New Ford Mustang Bullitt review
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New Ford Mustang Bullitt review

The Bullitt Mustang takes Ford's standard V8 muscle car package to another level but is it worth the price premium?
14 Oct 2018
Lapping an abandoned F1 race track in a Jaguar XE
Jaguar XE at Cleremont Ferrand
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Lapping an abandoned F1 race track in a Jaguar XE

Steve Sutcliffe gets the chance to drive around historic French Grand Prix circuit – Cleremont Ferrand – in a Jaguar XE
2 Oct 2018
New Vauxhall Corsa GSi 2018 review
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New Vauxhall Corsa GSi 2018 review

We get behind the wheel of the new Vauxhall Corsa GSi and assess whether or not it’s a worthy successor to the VXR
21 Sep 2018
New AC Cobra 378 review
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New AC Cobra 378 review

With a 6.2-litre GM engine at its heart, the new 378 is arguably the best AC Cobra ever
20 Sep 2018
New Kahn Vengeance 2018 review
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New Kahn Vengeance 2018 review

Based on an Aston Martin DB9, the Kahn Vengeance ‘Green Superhero’ costs £400,000. So is it worth it?
26 Aug 2018
Volkswagen Arteon R-Line long-term test
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Volkswagen Arteon R-Line long-term test

Final Report: flagship Volkswagen Arteon is a fine travelling companion, but there are still some niggles
13 Aug 2018
New Audi A6 diesel 2018 review
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New Audi A6 diesel 2018 review

The new Audi A6 starred with petrol V6 power, but is it just as good with a four-cylinder diesel?
3 Aug 2018
New Jaguar XE 300 Sport 2018 review
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New Jaguar XE 300 Sport 2018 review

The Jaguar XE 300 Sport may fall short of being a full-blown BMW M3 rival, but it's a welcome addition at the top of the XE range
11 Jul 2018
World Rallycross: driving a Ford Fiesta RX2 at Silverstone
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World Rallycross: driving a Ford Fiesta RX2 at Silverstone

As the World Rallycross Championship hits Silverstone this weekend, we drive the purpose-built track in 310bhp RX2 monster
22 May 2018
‘Electronic safety aids aren’t always as safe as they seem’
Opinion - Audi A6
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‘Electronic safety aids aren’t always as safe as they seem’

Steve Sutcliffe queries the benefit of safety systems added for NCAP stars that are hard to turn off, like the lane assist in the Audi A6
18 May 2018