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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.

F1 Drive: ultimate go-karting experience tested by pro racer
F1 Drive

F1 Drive: ultimate go-karting experience tested by pro racer

F1’s exciting new driving experience is open for business in London. We asked F4 star Louis Sharp to give us his verdict
Features
5 Aug 2024
Ooh la la: new DS flagship to get inspiration from world’s coolest car
DS flagship - exclusive image

Ooh la la: new DS flagship to get inspiration from world’s coolest car

The iconic Citroen DS was voted the world’s coolest car by our readers and now DS is aiming for the same success with its new premium flagship
News
15 May 2024
The next electric MINI could be a bike
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The next electric MINI could be a bike

MINI boss Stefanie Wurst loves the idea of a MINI motorbike, using expertise from parent company BMW
News
30 Apr 2024
“After 12 years and 641 issues, it’s time to say a fond farewell”
Opinion - Steve Fowler

“After 12 years and 641 issues, it’s time to say a fond farewell”

Steve Fowler’s time as our editor-in-chief has come to an end, but first he wants to say a few thank yous - starting with one for you
Opinion
3 Apr 2024
Kia EV9 named World Car of the Year 2024
Kia EV9 Air - front static

Kia EV9 named World Car of the Year 2024

It was more Korean success in the World Car of the Year awards this time, both Kia and Hyundai claimed wins alongside BMW, Volvo and Toyota.
News
27 Mar 2024
“Driving safely doesn't have to be boring”
Opinion - Steve Fowler driving

“Driving safely doesn't have to be boring”

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks there should be more incentives for people who take additional driver training
Opinion
27 Mar 2024
‘The influx of Chinese cars should drive European rivals to new levels of excellence’
Opinion - MG3

‘The influx of Chinese cars should drive European rivals to new levels of excellence’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks the arrival of Chinese cars in Europe is forcing many of the established brands to up their game
Opinion
20 Mar 2024

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New Skoda Epiq electric SUV revives the spirit of the Yeti
Skoda Epiq - front

New Skoda Epiq electric SUV revives the spirit of the Yeti

The all-electric Skoda Epiq crossover SUV is set to be fully unveiled next year and is likely to cost around £22,000
News
15 Mar 2024
‘The Government is doing nothing to make electric cars more attractive’
Opinion - Renault Scenic

‘The Government is doing nothing to make electric cars more attractive’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks electric cars were largely forgotten in the latest Budget
Opinion
13 Mar 2024
Confirmed: British-built MINI Cooper Convertible set for summer launch
MINI Convertible 2024 exclusive image

Confirmed: British-built MINI Cooper Convertible set for summer launch

The all-new soft-top MINI will arrive this year, with a hot JCW version to follow
News
12 Mar 2024
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“A new Fiat Panda? This time it could be for real”
Opinion - Fiat Panda concept

“A new Fiat Panda? This time it could be for real”

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler is excited that a new Fiat Panda could finally be on the way
Opinion
6 Mar 2024
BMW iX xDrive50 long-term test: not a looker, but great in every other way
Auto Express editor-in-chief Steve Fowler playing a keyboard while sitting next to our long-term BMW iX

BMW iX xDrive50 long-term test: not a looker, but great in every other way

Final report: BMW's luxury EV strikes just the right note, reckons our editor-in-chief
Long-term tests
26 Feb 2024
“The £16k Dacia Spring is an electric car game-changer”
Opinion - Dacia Spring

“The £16k Dacia Spring is an electric car game-changer”

With many people claiming electric cars are just too expensive, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks the Dacia Spring’s arrival in the UK is exactly wh…
Opinion
21 Feb 2024
Car Deal of the Day: Brilliant Alpine A110 sports car for £414 a month
Alpine A110

Car Deal of the Day: Brilliant Alpine A110 sports car for £414 a month

Multi-award-winning Porsche-rivalling sports coupe on a bargain lease deal is our Car Deal of the Day for 14 February
News
14 Feb 2024
Cheap new Skoda electric SUV could be built in India with new battery tech
Skoda baby EV exclusive image

Cheap new Skoda electric SUV could be built in India with new battery tech

Skoda is working on a new baby SUV to sit at the bottom of the brand's all-electric line-up, and our exclusive image previews how it could look
News
12 Feb 2024
Skoda CEO, Klaus Zellmer, on touchscreens, cheap EVs and Skoda’s bright future
Auto Express editor-in-chief Steve Fowler talking with Skoda CEO Klaus Zellmer while standing next to a Skoda Enyaq Coupe

Skoda CEO, Klaus Zellmer, on touchscreens, cheap EVs and Skoda’s bright future

Skoda is on the up and a clutch of new models due in the coming years will drive its switch to electric, including a sub-20,000 Euro EV. The CEO talks…
News
9 Feb 2024
“I love touchscreens, but please bring back buttons”
Opinion - touchscreens

“I love touchscreens, but please bring back buttons”

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler laments the lack of physical buttons in almost all new cars
Opinion
7 Feb 2024
Exclusive: Jaguar Land Rover boss sets the record straight on thefts, insurance, parts supply, electrification and more
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Exclusive: Jaguar Land Rover boss sets the record straight on thefts, insurance, parts supply, electrification and more

JLR’s UK managing director, Patrick McGillycuddy, talks to us about the issues facing the business and its big future plans…
News
3 Feb 2024
British electric car startup Forseven aims to rival Bentley, Rolls-Royce and Jaguar
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British electric car startup Forseven aims to rival Bentley, Rolls-Royce and Jaguar

Forseven's range of luxury EVs are likely to arrive before the end of the decade, with a number of ex-JLR employees leading the design and engineering
News
2 Feb 2024
‘Lancia’s reputation means the Ypsilon will face an uphill battle if it comes to the UK’
Opinion - Lancia

‘Lancia’s reputation means the Ypsilon will face an uphill battle if it comes to the UK’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler wonders whether Stellantis will bother bringing the Lancia Ypsilon to the UK
Opinion
24 Jan 2024
Jeep Wagoneer S set to lead new STLA Large models from Stellantis brands Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Maserati
Jeep Wagoneer S

Jeep Wagoneer S set to lead new STLA Large models from Stellantis brands Alfa Romeo, Jeep and Maserati

Stellantis' new STLA Large platform can support electric cars with a range of up to 500 miles, and 0-62mph times of around two seconds
News
19 Jan 2024
‘Honda and Volkswagen disagree on whether new cars should be global or regional’
Opinion - Honda SpaceHub

‘Honda and Volkswagen disagree on whether new cars should be global or regional’

While Honda is looking to reduce its global line-up, Volkswagen believes different car designs are needed for each region
Opinion
17 Jan 2024
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Honda car production returning to Europe “a possibility”, says CEO
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Honda car production returning to Europe “a possibility”, says CEO

Honda production could return to Europe just a few years after its Swindon factory closed its doors
News
11 Jan 2024
Land Rover insurance problems mount as owners are refused in-house cover
Range Rover Velar - full front

Land Rover insurance problems mount as owners are refused in-house cover

Land Rover’s insurance scheme has recently been relaunched, but some customers are being refused cover
News
10 Jan 2024
Honda 0 Series next steps: sports car, affordable EV and SUVs planned
Honda Saloon concept - front

Honda 0 Series next steps: sports car, affordable EV and SUVs planned

Honda has big plans for its range of 0 Series EVs, with a sports car and multiple SUVs in the pipeline
News
10 Jan 2024
Radical Honda Space-hub and Saloon concepts hint at future electric cars
Honda Saloon concept CES - front

Radical Honda Space-hub and Saloon concepts hint at future electric cars

Saloon and Space-hub concepts hint at future of Honda EVs, targeting smaller, more efficient batteries and ultra-rapid charging
News
9 Jan 2024
Ford Puma and Volkswagen on top as UK car sales jumped in 2023
Ford Puma SUV - tracking

Ford Puma and Volkswagen on top as UK car sales jumped in 2023

The Ford Puma was the UK’s best selling car in 2023 with Volkswagen the biggest selling car brand as the market bounced back... 
News
5 Jan 2024
“2024 will be the year of the cheap electric car”
Opinion - Honda

“2024 will be the year of the cheap electric car”

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks manufacturers will be desperate to sell electric cars in 2024, so look out for some great deals
Opinion
3 Jan 2024
“My car brand of the year is….Kia”
Opinion - Kia EV9

“My car brand of the year is….Kia”

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler looks back at 2023 and thinks it's been a great year for Kia
Opinion
25 Dec 2023
First ever Skoda Superb vRS: new performance flagship is coming to top the range
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First ever Skoda Superb vRS: new performance flagship is coming to top the range

The plug-in hybrid-powered Skoda Superb vRS is likely to be available in saloon and estate form, and our exclusive images preview how both models coul…
News
21 Dec 2023
New Aston Martin DB12 review: almost as good to drive as to look at
Aston Martin DB12 - front tracking

New Aston Martin DB12 review: almost as good to drive as to look at

The best Aston we’ve ever driven, but it could dial up the comfort
Road tests
21 Dec 2023
A look inside the Volkswagen ID.2all concept: the future of VW interiors
VW ID.2All concept interior - driver's door view

A look inside the Volkswagen ID.2all concept: the future of VW interiors

Volkswagen's forthcoming small EV will feature the brand's all-new interior design
News
19 Dec 2023
Deal of the Day: Super-cheap but well-equipped automatic Citroen C3 for £152 per month
Citroen C3 - front tracking

Deal of the Day: Super-cheap but well-equipped automatic Citroen C3 for £152 per month

Top supermini with an auto box can be yours for just £152 per month
News
11 Dec 2023
‘Fastest car on earth’: Rodin FZero hits the track for the first time
Rodin FZero - front action

‘Fastest car on earth’: Rodin FZero hits the track for the first time

The new Rodin FZero features a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V10 engine, and promises a 224mph top speed
News
7 Dec 2023