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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.

‘Government has to end the diesel confusion’
Opinion - diesel

‘Government has to end the diesel confusion’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler looks at diesel, and thinks clarification is needed on its future
Opinion
28 Mar 2018
‘With proactive councils, potholes wouldn’t be so dangerous'

‘With proactive councils, potholes wouldn’t be so dangerous'

With potholes costing UK motorists £730 million every year in car repairs, Steve Fowler falls foul of the claims process
Opinion
7 Mar 2018
‘It won’t be long before automatics outnumber manual cars'

‘It won’t be long before automatics outnumber manual cars'

With over a million automatic gearbox cars sold in the UK last year, Steve Fowler assesses the case for the auto box
Opinion
14 Feb 2018
‘New emissions tests could mean higher car prices'

‘New emissions tests could mean higher car prices'

The complexity of new emissions tests could push car prices up and force some models from showrooms altogether
Opinion
7 Feb 2018
New Nissan Leaf 2018 review
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New Nissan Leaf 2018 review

Second generation of the iconic Nissan Leaf EV aims to make electric power more accessible
Road tests
1 Feb 2018
Long-term test review: Ford Edge SUV
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Long-term test review: Ford Edge SUV

Final report: the Ford Edge SUV has undeniable appeal, but it struggles to disguise its American roots
Long-term tests
18 Jan 2018
‘An autonomous future needs new levels of collaboration'

‘An autonomous future needs new levels of collaboration'

As Ford boss Jim Hackett delivers his vision for the future at CES, Steve Fowler looks at what it will take to achieve it
Opinion
17 Jan 2018
Byton Concept electric SUV ride review
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Byton Concept electric SUV ride review

As we get an exclusive ride in the Byton Concept electric SUV at CES, Tesla could have a real fight on its hands
Road tests
12 Jan 2018
Volkswagen T-Roc 2.0 TSI 4Motion review
Volkswagen T-Roc - front

Volkswagen T-Roc 2.0 TSI 4Motion review

The new VW T-Roc has arrived to take on the growing number of small SUVs. Is it a contender?
Road tests
10 Jan 2018
Volkswagen Group MOIA Shuttle EV to be on the road in 2018
MOIA Shuttle

Volkswagen Group MOIA Shuttle EV to be on the road in 2018

VW’s MOIA Autonomous shuttle will be on city streets in 2018 along with second MOIA EV
News
9 Jan 2018
New Range Rover Sport PHEV 2018 review
Range Rover Sport PHEV - front

New Range Rover Sport PHEV 2018 review

Plug-in hybrid power boosts the new 2018 model year Range Rover Sport, but what's it like to drive? We find out...
Road tests
2 Jan 2018
Ian Robertson interview: the Brit inside BMW looks back
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Ian Robertson interview: the Brit inside BMW looks back

Ian Robertson’s career takes in Austin Morris, Land Rover, Rolls-Royce and BMW. Here he reflects on it all
Features
31 Dec 2017
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The wildest Jeep concept cars
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The wildest Jeep concept cars

Jeep is one of the most prolific brands for producing concept cars. We drive five of the latest and wildest
Features
25 Dec 2017
New 2021 baby MINI SUV shaping up
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New 2021 baby MINI SUV shaping up

Second MINI SUV to join range, sitting below the Countryman, as Brit brand embraces electric future
News
11 Dec 2017
‘We’re in the midst of a golden age for the car industry’

‘We’re in the midst of a golden age for the car industry’

As 2017 draws to a close, the car industry will change more in the next five years than it did in the previous 100, says Steve Fowler
Opinion
6 Dec 2017
New Jaguar I-Pace ride review

New Jaguar I-Pace ride review

We've been to Los Angeles for a first ride in the new 395bhp all-electric Jaguar I-Pace SUV
Road tests
6 Dec 2017
New Lexus LS 500 2017 review
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New Lexus LS 500 2017 review

Lexus takes a more Japanese approach for its flagship limousine and it pays off handsomely
Road tests
29 Nov 2017
Long-term test review: McLaren 570GT
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Long-term test review: McLaren 570GT

Final report: stunning McLaren 570GT supercar leaves us with mixed emotions
Long-term tests
2 Nov 2017
'Today’s buyers really like innovation and difference'
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'Today’s buyers really like innovation and difference'

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler looks back at the exciting 2017 Tokyo Motor Show, and talks of the importance of concept cars
Opinion
1 Nov 2017
‘EVs will shake up the market - and the timing is perfect'

‘EVs will shake up the market - and the timing is perfect'

With interest in electric cars growing, Steve Fowler explains how Polestar and Dyson can succeed
Opinion
26 Oct 2017
Best Land Rover and Jaguar cars: the Nick Rogers collection

Best Land Rover and Jaguar cars: the Nick Rogers collection

JLR’s head of engineering Nick Rogers explains to Steve Fowler how cars in his garage inspire what he does every day
Features
22 Oct 2017
'Politicians’ silence on the car market is deafening'
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'Politicians’ silence on the car market is deafening'

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler looks at how the Government is ignoring 800,000 UK workers
Opinion
11 Oct 2017
Nissan Taxi plans could be brought back to life
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Nissan Taxi plans could be brought back to life

Aborted Nissan Taxi plans could be reborn if Government policy supports electrification
News
3 Oct 2017
Nissan urges Governments to ‘step up to support EVs’
New Nissan Leaf - full front

Nissan urges Governments to ‘step up to support EVs’

Nissan wants more support to urge people and businesses to buy electric vehicles
News
3 Oct 2017
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“The sands are shifting fast in the car business”
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“The sands are shifting fast in the car business”

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler talks about the changes to the hierarchy of automotive manufacturers
Opinion
27 Sep 2017
Jaguar Land Rover models to adopt new naming strategy
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Jaguar Land Rover models to adopt new naming strategy

Jaguar F-Type P380 AWD spy shot reveals new naming conventions for all Jaguar and Land Rover cars
News
27 Sep 2017
Confirmed: Polestar separates from Volvo Cars

Confirmed: Polestar separates from Volvo Cars

Polestar has officially separated from parent company Volvo, confirming the news via a post on social media
News
26 Sep 2017
Vauxhalls could be exported under PSA ownership
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Vauxhalls could be exported under PSA ownership

PSA Peugeot Citroen boss Carlos Tavares confirms Vauxhall needn’t be a UK only brand… if it makes money
News
15 Sep 2017
‘Is a 1,000bhp hypercar really relevant these days?’
Opinion - Mercedes-AMG Project ONE

‘Is a 1,000bhp hypercar really relevant these days?’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler looks at the new Mercedes-AMG Project ONE and wonders whether it has a place in the modern world
Opinion
13 Sep 2017
Formula E tech to power all-electric Mercedes-AMG hypercar
Mercedes-AMG Project ONE and Formula 1 car

Formula E tech to power all-electric Mercedes-AMG hypercar

The successor to the Mercedes-AMG Project One could get electric power developed in Formula E by 2025, according to Mercedes boss
News
12 Sep 2017
Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 2017 review
Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit - front

Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit 2017 review

Latest top-spec Summit version of the evergreen Jeep Grand Cherokee SUV scores on comfort, kit and refinement, but will it be a hit?
Road tests
22 Aug 2017
Mazda SKYACTIV-X compression ignition engine due in 2019
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Mazda SKYACTIV-X compression ignition engine due in 2019

New Mazda SKYACTIV-X engine could make next-generation petrol engines as efficient as diesel units
News
8 Aug 2017
Jaguar F-Type Coupe 4-cyl 2017 review
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Jaguar F-Type Coupe 4-cyl 2017 review

Jaguar has followed Porsche along the 4-cyl route, and it has produced the best F-Type of the range
Road tests
1 Aug 2017
‘How Jeep could finally fulfil its potential in the UK‘
Opinion - Jeep

‘How Jeep could finally fulfil its potential in the UK‘

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks promising times are ahead for Jeep after speaking to the brand's global boss Mike Manley
Opinion
26 Jul 2017