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Steve Walker

As head of digital content, Steve looks after the Auto Express, Carbuyer, evo and DrivingElectric websites. That means planning new content, growing online traffic and managing the web teams. He’s been a motoring journalist, road tester and editor for over 20 years, contributing to a series of leading print and digital titles over that time including MSN Cars, Auto Trader, The Scotsman and The Wall Street Journal.

Steve says…

“Right now is a great time to be writing and creating content about cars. We’ve seen a lot of huge changes in the industry and there are more to come, so keeping Auto Express readers informed while helping them make the best possible car buying decisions is a challenge and a real pleasure.”

Steve Walker’s main areas of expertise

  • Family cars  
  • Vans and pick-up trucks
  • Electric cars 
  • Social media
  • Car content and audiences

Steve Walker Q&A

Q: What was your first car?

A: "It was a white Citroen AX in the ultra-basic Debut spec - body-coloured interior, manual choke, radio cassette, that was about it as far as the equipment list went. The simplicity of it probably helped but it was quite a reliable car and the 1.0-litre engine didn’t mind being worked hard."

Q: What is your dream car? 

A: "Always a difficult question. If we’re sticking within the realms of possibility, i’d love a BMW 535d Touring. If it’s money no object, how about a Ferrari F12 TDF?"

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

A: "Almost nothing annoys me more than dodgy lane discipline on motorways but the main one is that i’d like to see legislators do more to encourage lighter, more efficient cars - they’re getting too big and heavy. "

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In-depth reviews

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New Audi Q4 e-tron 2024 review: more power, more range and faster charging

Rather than a cursory bumpers ‘n’ lights refresh, Audi has delivered upgrades under the Q4 e-tron electric SUV’s skin, making it a tangibly better car
6 Mar 2024
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Nissan Ariya long-term test: family EV reminds us why it's an award winner

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Double-cab pick-up truck tax explained

The inside line on HMRC’s VAT and Benefit-in-Kind tax rules for those using double-cab pick-ups as company vehicles
19 Feb 2024
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Peugeot 408 review
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In-depth reviews

Peugeot 408 review

The Peugeot 408 isn’t quite as sporty as its bold looks suggest, but it's a great all-rounder
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Final report: six months and 4,000 miles in the 408 have been a fangtastic break from the family car norm
29 Jan 2024
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Car tax bands: 2023/2024 VED bands explained
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Car tax bands: 2023/2024 VED bands explained

Our guide to the VED road tax bands for cars first registered from 1 April 2017 onwards
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Polestar’s UK-developed 5 is going to take the fight to the big players at the top of the premium performance EV class. Here’s what we know now…
16 Nov 2023
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New Toyota Proace Max arrives to complete an updated van lineup
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New Toyota Proace Max arrives to complete an updated van lineup

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New Polestar 3 SUV: range, prices and ride review
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New Polestar 4 ride review
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We take to the streets of LA in the passenger seat of the new Polestar 4 to see how this crucial but unorthodox new model is shaping up ahead of its 2…
10 Nov 2023
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New Polestar 5 revealed: first official look at the new Taycan rival
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Polestar has shown off the new 5’s exterior in full for the first time. 
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New Polestar 4 coupe SUV: prices, specs and that missing rear window
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SEAT Arona review
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Deal of the Day: 0% APR on the stylish electric Renault Megane

Our Deal of the Day for October 31st is this Renault Megane Techno+ for £288 a month on 0% APR, which looks like spookily good value
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