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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.

Peugeot e-Legend concept could be built after 2020
Peugeot e-Legend revealed in Paris

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
News
3 Oct 2018
New Mercedes-AMG G 63 2018 review
Mercedes-AMG G 63 - front

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
‘Happy 30th birthday to us. And big thanks to you’
Opinion - Auto Express team

‘Happy 30th birthday to us. And big thanks to you’

As we turn 30 years old, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler wants to thank you and is hugely grateful that you choose Auto Express
Opinion
26 Sep 2018
‘PSA’s premium push is already paying off’
Opinion: DS3 Crossback

‘PSA’s premium push is already paying off’

Peugeot Citroen's plan to delve into the premium market with its DS brand seems to be paying off, says Steve Fowler...
Opinion
19 Sep 2018
Volvo 360c concept previews fully autonomous future
Volvo 360c concept - front

Volvo 360c concept previews fully autonomous future

Driverless Volvo 360c looks to rival air, bus and train companies with comprehensive autonomous capabilities
News
5 Sep 2018
‘If you don’t believe in electric cars yet, you soon will'
Opinion Electric Cars

‘If you don’t believe in electric cars yet, you soon will'

Electric cars are the future of motoring, and they’ll soon be impossible for consumers to ignore, says Steve Fowler…
Opinion
5 Sep 2018
‘The new BMW 3 Series will make saloons trendy again’
Opinion - BMW 3 Series

‘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
‘Topsy-turvy sales could falsely hurt the economy’
Opinion Economy

‘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
Lexus RX450h L Premier 2018 review
Lexus RX 450h L - front

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
Mike Manley replaces Sergio Marchionne as boss of FCA
Mike Manley - Jeep

Mike Manley replaces Sergio Marchionne as boss of FCA

Briton Mike Manley steps up to CEO role due to worsening health of former FCA CEO following surgery
News
21 Jul 2018
Skoda planning range of hot all-electric eRS models
Skoda Vision E - front (watermarked)

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
“Car makers haven’t forgotten how to keep us grinning”
Hot hatches – opinion

“Car makers haven’t forgotten how to keep us grinning”

Steve Fowler thinks that sprinkling a little RS, ST, GTI or Type R fun-dust on electric cars could mean happy days ahead
Opinion
18 Jul 2018
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New 2018 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera revealed
Aston Martin DBS Superleggera - reveal front

New 2018 Aston Martin DBS Superleggera revealed

The all-new 716bhp Aston Martin DBS Superleggera flagship has arrived, and it has the Ferrari 812 Superfast in its sights
News
11 Jul 2018
‘It’s a significant time for the future of our cars’
Opinion - BP/Chargemaster

‘It’s a significant time for the future of our cars’

After the Jaguar I-Pace won our 2018 Car of the Year award, Steve Fowler thinks the future of electric cars is looking brighter and brighter
Opinion
4 Jul 2018
New Porsche Cayenne S 2018 review
Porsche Cayenne S - front

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
BP to buy Chargemaster electric car charging network
BP Chargemaster

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
Land Rover Discovery HSE Luxury: long-term test review
Land Rover Discovery HSE Luxury - front

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
‘A refreshing approach for Vauxhall’s future’
Opinion - Vauxhall

‘A refreshing approach for Vauxhall’s future’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler finds out more about Vauxhall's future plans as he meets managing director Stephen Norman
Opinion
20 Jun 2018
Hyundai and Audi join forces on fuel cell tech
Hyundai Nexo - refuelling

Hyundai and Audi join forces on fuel cell tech

New fuel tech partnership between Hyundai and Audi extends to the rest of the VW Group and Kia
News
20 Jun 2018
New Hyundai Nexo fuel-cell SUV 2018 UK review
Hyundai Nexo - front

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
‘Charging points must keep up with EVs’ popularity’

‘Charging points must keep up with EVs’ popularity’

With up to a million electric cars due to hit Britain’s roads by 2020, can our charging infrastructure keep up?
Opinion
31 May 2018
New Volvo V60 D4 2018 review
Volvo V60 - front

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
‘Reaction to the Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV has been mixed’

‘Reaction to the Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV has been mixed’

The Rolls-Royce Cullinan will make money, and deciding to build it was a progressive decision, argues Steve Fowler…
Opinion
16 May 2018
Reader gets year-long Nissan Leaf loan

Reader gets year-long Nissan Leaf loan

Auto Express reader Ian Bryant has taken delivery of a brand new Nissan Leaf after winning our competition
News
16 May 2018
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New Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV revealed
Rolls-Royce Cullinan SUV - front

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
‘Electric is the future, but petrol still turns us on’

‘Electric is the future, but petrol still turns us on’

With news of new EVs flooding in, Steve Fowler sees an exciting future for both electric cars and internal combustion
Opinion
9 May 2018
OVO launches vehicle-to-grid charger for Nissan Leaf
OVO V2G Charger - side

OVO launches vehicle-to-grid charger for Nissan Leaf

Smart OVO vehicle-to-grid (V2G) system could mean free charging for owners
News
18 Apr 2018
With Driver Power, there’s no hiding from the truth

With Driver Power, there’s no hiding from the truth

As our Driver Power survey enters its 16th year, Steve Fowler reflects on what it unearths about the reliability of our cars
Opinion
18 Apr 2018
Vauxhall confirms cut in dealer numbers
vauxhall dealership

Vauxhall confirms cut in dealer numbers

Vauxhall confirms cut in dealer numbers, with the potential for the British brand to share sites with Peugeot, Citroen and DS
News
16 Apr 2018
‘PSA’s confidence in Britain bodes well for the future’
Opinion - PSA

‘PSA’s confidence in Britain bodes well for the future’

Steve Fowler thinks Vauxhall’s Ellesmere Port factory should be turned into a global plant for PSA’s right-hand-drive cars
Opinion
11 Apr 2018
New Aston Martin Vantage 2018 review
Aston Martin Vantage

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
Vauxhall’s Luton plant to build the next Vivaro van
Vauxhall Luton announcement Carlos Tavares

Vauxhall’s Luton plant to build the next Vivaro van

PSA confirms the new Vauxhall Vivaro van will be built in UK alongside the Opel Vivaro, Peugeot Expert and Citroen Dispatch versions
News
4 Apr 2018
‘Autonomous cars are still coming, like it or not’
Opinion - Jaguar Waymo I-Pace

‘Autonomous cars are still coming, like it or not’

Following the Jaguar and Waymo deal, Steve Fowler thinks autonomous tech is here to stay
Opinion
4 Apr 2018
Volvo XC60 named World Car of the Year 2018

Volvo XC60 named World Car of the Year 2018

The final results of the 2018 World Car of the Year awards are out and it's going to be a good 2018 for Volvo
News
28 Mar 2018