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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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Steve in the press

 

 

How to find the cheapest petrol and diesel near you
Diesel pump

How to find the cheapest petrol and diesel near you

Cheap fuel is hard to come by in the UK, but there are ways that you can minimise what you pay for petrol and diesel
Tips & advice
3 Mar 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Save up to £6,000 on Hyundai Santa Fe family favourite
Hyundai Santa Fe - front cornering

Car Deal of the Day: Save up to £6,000 on Hyundai Santa Fe family favourite

Hyundai dealers are offering as much as £6,000 off the list price of a Santa Fe seven-seat SUV as part of the Carwow March sale.
News
28 Feb 2026
Best BMW leasing deals
BMW i5 Touring - front tracking, alt

Best BMW leasing deals

The best BMW car leasing deals available to you right now
Best cars & vans
26 Feb 2026
Best Audi leasing deals
Audi A6 Avant Launch Edition - front action

Best Audi leasing deals

The best Audi leasing deals available right now
Best cars & vans
26 Feb 2026
What are the Euro 7 emissions standards?
Diesel exhaust smoke

What are the Euro 7 emissions standards?

Euro 7 is big news for the car industry and is more relevant for drivers than you might think…
Tips & advice
25 Feb 2026
Long-term test: Mazda CX-80 Homura Plus
Mazda CX-80 Homura Plus - service garage

Long-term test: Mazda CX-80 Homura Plus

Second report: Our CX-80 emerges from its first service with flying colours. If only there were a few more in the cabin
Long-term tests
19 Feb 2026
How to use the hard shoulder
motorway

How to use the hard shoulder

It's the emptiest lane on the UK's motorways, but do you know what you need to do if you stop on the hard shoulder? We explain all…
Tips & advice
17 Feb 2026
Car Deal of the Day: hot Volkswagen Golf R for a cool £327 per month
Volkswagen Golf R - full froint

Car Deal of the Day: hot Volkswagen Golf R for a cool £327 per month

Volkswagen’s flagship hot hatch is hard to resist on this great-value £327-a-month lease deal
News
14 Feb 2026
Mazda CX-80 review
Mazda CX-80 - main image

Mazda CX-80 review

Mazda’s seven-seat SUV makes for an appealing and practical family car, with efficient powertrains and excellent build quality
In-depth reviews
12 Feb 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Land Rover Defender is unmissable value at £545 a month
Land Rover Defender

Car Deal of the Day: Land Rover Defender is unmissable value at £545 a month

Rarely has the Land Rover Defender delivered such good value for money for leasing customers, which is why the classy 4x4 is our Deal of the Day for 6…
News
6 Feb 2026
The world’s most important modern car is a Toyota Prius
Opinion - Toyota Prius

The world’s most important modern car is a Toyota Prius

Steve Walker explains why the Toyota Prius is the most influential car of the last 30 years
Opinion
5 Feb 2026
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Powered car boot lids are a rare oasis of calm in the modern world… or a complete waste of time
Car boot lids Opinion - Steve Walker

Powered car boot lids are a rare oasis of calm in the modern world… or a complete waste of time

Steve Walker is not a fan of car boots that open and close themselves
Opinion
3 Feb 2026
Make Auto Express a ‘preferred source’: How to add us on Google
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Make Auto Express a ‘preferred source’: How to add us on Google

There’s a new way to make sure you don’t miss a thing in the wide world of cars
Articles
28 Jan 2026
Best electric cars 2026
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Best electric cars 2026

Thinking about making the switch to an electric car? Here are the best EVs that should be on your shortlist, and why…
Best cars & vans
23 Jan 2026
Best car discounts – big savings on list prices of today’s top new cars
Best car discounts

Best car discounts – big savings on list prices of today’s top new cars

Save on the official manufacturer’s list price with these tempting new car discounts.
Best cars & vans
20 Jan 2026
Nissan Ariya review
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Nissan Ariya review

For family buyers contemplating the switch to electric motoring, the Ariya is a capable and upmarket-feeling option
In-depth reviews
19 Jan 2026
Renault Scenic E-Tech review
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Renault Scenic E-Tech review

Our extensive testing of the electric Renault Scenic E-Tech reveals an innovative and hi-tech family car with few weak points
In-depth reviews
12 Jan 2026
Best extreme snow cars
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Best extreme snow cars

When the going gets tough, the tough get massive wheels and ski-doo tracks. These are the world's most extreme snow cars...
Best cars & vans
7 Jan 2026
Volkswagen ID. Buzz LWB long-term test: size matters when it comes to electric MPVs
VW ID. Buzz LWB - header

Volkswagen ID. Buzz LWB long-term test: size matters when it comes to electric MPVs

Final report: Huge EV has cruised off into the sunset leaving a big, practical hole that will be hard to fill
Long-term tests
5 Jan 2026
Best estate cars to buy 2026
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Best estate cars to buy 2026

A good estate car delivers practicality and low running costs - here are the 10 best estates on sale in the UK today
Best cars & vans
1 Jan 2026
Alpine might have finally delivered a premium French car that Brits will take seriously
Alpine A390 flag

Alpine might have finally delivered a premium French car that Brits will take seriously

Steve Walker thinks sports car brand Alpine could well solve the long-standing French premium car problem…  but by the back door
Opinion
1 Jan 2026
Alpine supercar and ‘extreme’ special editions on the cards in bold brand building plan
Alpine Alpenglow Hy6 - front 3/4

Alpine supercar and ‘extreme’ special editions on the cards in bold brand building plan

Alpine is eyeing a production supercar as a halo model to crown its expanding range, but we might see more Ultime extreme special editions first
News
27 Dec 2025
The Multi-Purpose Vehicle must return to save car buyers from their SUVs
Opinion - MPVs, header image

The Multi-Purpose Vehicle must return to save car buyers from their SUVs

Steve Walker thinks that MPVs would bring some much-needed choice back to a family car market fixated by SUVs
Opinion
26 Dec 2025
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New Alpine A110 Spyder EV to keep the roadster spirit alive
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New Alpine A110 Spyder EV to keep the roadster spirit alive

Alpine has big plans for its new platform technology beyond the electric replacement for its A110 coupe, and a soft-top convertible will be next in li…
News
24 Dec 2025
Alpine ‘A590’ Porsche Cayenne rival could unlock a future US launch
Alpine A390 - front static

Alpine ‘A590’ Porsche Cayenne rival could unlock a future US launch

The French sports car brand is considering a larger electric car that takes its cues from the A390
News
21 Dec 2025
New Alpine A110 EV aims for light weight, long range and huge fun
Artist's impression of how electric Alpine A110 will look

New Alpine A110 EV aims for light weight, long range and huge fun

All-electric coupe aims to be lighter than petrol-powered Porsche Cayman
News
19 Dec 2025
Audi A5 review
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Audi A5 review

The Audi A5 is a bigger, smarter, plusher (and pricier) replacement for the A4 that’s competent to drive
In-depth reviews
17 Dec 2025
EU axes 2035 petrol and diesel car sales ban but UK holds firm on 2030
Electric car charging mega test - charging overhead

EU axes 2035 petrol and diesel car sales ban but UK holds firm on 2030

From 2035, 10 per cent of car sales in the EU can comprise hybrid, plug-in hybrid or even standard petrol and diesel cars
News
17 Dec 2025
Alpine A390 review
Alpine A390 - front

Alpine A390 review

Although the new Alpine A390 electric SUV is a treat from behind the wheel, it's far from perfect
In-depth reviews
16 Dec 2025
Peugeot boss reveals secret weapon to beat Chinese car makers: new tech
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Peugeot boss reveals secret weapon to beat Chinese car makers: new tech

Peugeot CEO Alain Favey plans to fight technocratic Chinese brands with ground-breaking steering on new 208 and 2008, to boost sales in Europe
News
7 Dec 2025
New Alpine A310 to target Porsche 911 with advanced EV tech and multi-model range
Alpine

New Alpine A310 to target Porsche 911 with advanced EV tech and multi-model range

Alpine is aiming to knock the mighty Porsche 911 down a peg or two with its new 2+2 coupé and Spyder convertible
News
5 Dec 2025
This Autumn Budget doesn’t cure car buyer uncertainty and doubt, it makes them worse
Steve Budget opinion

This Autumn Budget doesn’t cure car buyer uncertainty and doubt, it makes them worse

Steve Walker thinks the Autumn Budget measures will fail to generate the consumer confidence that the car market needs.
Opinion
28 Nov 2025
Black Friday Car Deal of the Day: Chery Tiggo 8 looks destined for fame at £236 a month
Chery Tiggo 8 - dynamic front 3/4

Black Friday Car Deal of the Day: Chery Tiggo 8 looks destined for fame at £236 a month

Chery is a new brand in the UK, but its seven-seat Tiggo 8 is making a big impact. It’s our Deal of the Day for November 22 
New cars
22 Nov 2025
BYD Dolphin Surf review
BYD Dolphin Surf 2025 UK - front

BYD Dolphin Surf review

The roomy and compellingly-priced BYD Dolphin Surf is arguably the Chinese brand's most convincing model yet
In-depth reviews
14 Nov 2025
Electric car taxes should be ringfenced for cheaper public charging, drivers say
Credit card on EV charger

Electric car taxes should be ringfenced for cheaper public charging, drivers say

A new survey shows broad support among car drivers for the rumoured pay-per-mile tax on EVs, but they want the cash used for better charging and roads…
News
12 Nov 2025