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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.

Renault's F1 future in doubt as it ups Formula E investment

Renault's F1 future in doubt as it ups Formula E investment

Renault boss Carlos Ghosn says Formula E is a big part of the brand's motorsport plans but Formula One future is unclear
News
28 Jun 2015
Nissan Leaf to increase range up to 250-miles

Nissan Leaf to increase range up to 250-miles

Nissan is set to offer a choice of Leafs with different batteries increasing the electric car's range up to the 250-mile mark
News
26 Jun 2015
2015 Brit List highlights incredible talent
Brit list 2015 opinion

2015 Brit List highlights incredible talent

Editor Steve Fowler explains the thinking behind the 2015 Brit List which honours the UK's leading car industry executives
Opinion
17 Jun 2015
“The UK deserves a great car show - and now it’s got one”
Opinion London Motor Show

“The UK deserves a great car show - and now it’s got one”

The London Motor Show will be a showcase for all that’s great about the British car industry, says Steve Fowler
Opinion
10 Jun 2015
Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6: taking on the world
Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6 feature - New York event

Bentley EXP 10 Speed 6: taking on the world

We follow Bentley’s new sports car across the globe as the British brand builds a case for putting it into production
Features
5 Jun 2015
The mark of great car is the quality of ones it has to beat
Opinion Volvo XC90 vs Land Rover Discovery

The mark of great car is the quality of ones it has to beat

If the new XC90 can beat the brilliant Land Rover Discovery, then Volvo’s latest SUV is a very special car indeed, says Steve Fowler
Opinion
27 May 2015
“History doesn’t bode well for Ford selling Vignale"
Opinion Ford Vignale

“History doesn’t bode well for Ford selling Vignale"

Steve Fowler questions whether Ford dealers can adapt to the needs of premium car buyers with the upmarket Vignale sub-brand
Opinion
20 May 2015
"How a car drives could get less important"

"How a car drives could get less important"

Audi chairman Rupert Stadler hints at a future where autonomous driving and in-car tech takes priority over driving dynamics
Opinion
13 May 2015
Audi in F1? The latest from Audi and Red Bull
Audi Le Mans car

Audi in F1? The latest from Audi and Red Bull

Could an Audi Formula One car be imminent? Audi chairman drops hints in exclusive chat as Red Bull courts the German marque
News
11 May 2015
Audi range to be dominated by sexy SUVs by 2020
Audi Q1

Audi range to be dominated by sexy SUVs by 2020

Rupert Stadler says 40-45% of all Audis will be SUVs in next five years with tech and sexy styling key to brand’s future
News
8 May 2015
"The UK's a great place to build and test cars"
Opinion UK test

"The UK's a great place to build and test cars"

Forget about the Nurburgring, says Steve Fowler; the UK is where manufacturers can really tell if a car will work in the real world
Opinion
6 May 2015
New Vauxhall Astra 2015 prototype review

New Vauxhall Astra 2015 prototype review

We get to grips with the new Vauxhall Astra in pre-production form ahead of its launch later in 2015
Road tests
6 May 2015
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"PSA is definitely back in the race"
AE Opinion Peugeot Citroen

"PSA is definitely back in the race"

Managing multiple brands can be tricky, but PSA is doing fine says editor-in-chief Steve Fowler
Opinion
29 Apr 2015
It's hard for car makers not to listen to over 61,000 of you

It's hard for car makers not to listen to over 61,000 of you

Cars are better than ever but there’s room for improvement, says editor-in-chief Steve Fowler
Opinion
22 Apr 2015
Best cars at the Shanghai Motor Show 2015

Best cars at the Shanghai Motor Show 2015

Here are our editor's picks of the best cars on display at the Shanghai Motor Show this year
Features
21 Apr 2015
PSA Peugeot Citroen confirms new small car platform
Citroen Cactus front

PSA Peugeot Citroen confirms new small car platform

New compact modular platform co-developed with Chinese partner DongFeng will underpin ten new Peugeot, Citroen and DS cars
News
19 Apr 2015
DS to build cars from stone

DS to build cars from stone

Boss reveals plans for granite in new upmarket models, plus plug-in hybrids - but no high performance models
News
19 Apr 2015
“Vauxhall and GM are giving tech a refreshing human touch”
Opinion Vauxhall GM

“Vauxhall and GM are giving tech a refreshing human touch”

Connectivity is a big battleground for car makers these days, says Steve Fowler. GM claims to be at the forefront with new OnStar system
Opinion
3 Apr 2015
GM OnStar: the future of connected car tech

GM OnStar: the future of connected car tech

We go behind scenes at GM’s Thunderbirds-style OnStar command centre to see how owners benefit from hi-tech telematics service
Features
2 Apr 2015
New Jaguar XF makes New York debut
Jaguar XF

New Jaguar XF makes New York debut

Jaguar has shown off its bold new Jaguar XF at the New York Motor Show
News
1 Apr 2015
"JLR is a small company that's growing fast"
Jaguar XF opinion

"JLR is a small company that's growing fast"

Owners really loved the old Jaguar XF. Now Steve Fowler wonders if the new car can repeat the feat
Opinion
25 Mar 2015
Jaguar XE-E on the way with eco models set to get 'E' badge
Jaguar XE-E spy shots

Jaguar XE-E on the way with eco models set to get 'E' badge

Spy shots of Jaguar XE reveal new 'E' badge to denote most frugal and efficient models
News
24 Mar 2015
It’s time people who make the rules on cars knew about cars
Diesel legislation - OPINION

It’s time people who make the rules on cars knew about cars

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler is concerned by penalties on diesel cars after years of financial encouragement
Opinion
18 Mar 2015
Interview with Yasuhisa Arai, Honda motorsport chief
Yasuhisa Arai

Interview with Yasuhisa Arai, Honda motorsport chief

Honda is back in Formula 1 in 2015 with McLaren, and we found out more about its return from Yasuhisa Arai
Features
13 Mar 2015
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Jenson Button on the 2015 F1 season

Jenson Button on the 2015 F1 season

We spoke to McLaren-Honda's Jenson Button ahead of the first Formula 1 race of 2015 - and got more info than we expected
Features
12 Mar 2015
Is Ken Block the future of motorsport?
Ken Block opinion

Is Ken Block the future of motorsport?

Check out Ken Block's online videos if the F1 gets boring, says editor-in-chief Steve Fowler
Opinion
12 Mar 2015
'Don’t demonise diesel’ say car companies
Emissions tests questioned

'Don’t demonise diesel’ say car companies

Industry calls on legislators to be ‘technology neutral’ as local authorities plan to penalise diesel car owners
News
11 Mar 2015
Lexus NX 200t F-Sport review

Lexus NX 200t F-Sport review

A good-looking, well-built, refined SUV package, the Lexus NX is better in turbo petrol NX 200t guise but still cries out for a diesel
Road tests
9 Mar 2015
Hyundai Genesis review
Hyundai Genesis UK 2015 action

Hyundai Genesis review

The Genesis is packed with hi-tech kit and is decent quality, but it won't worry its German rivals
In-depth reviews
6 Mar 2015
“New Type R kicks off 2015 as Honda’s big year”
Honda Opinion

“New Type R kicks off 2015 as Honda’s big year”

2015 is the year things really kick off for one of Japan's most intriguing brands, says Steve Fowler
Opinion
5 Mar 2015
Renault and Nissan confirm autonomous cars by 2020

Renault and Nissan confirm autonomous cars by 2020

Renault Nissan boss Carlos Ghosn outlines autonomous driving timeline for both brands
News
4 Mar 2015
New BMW 2 Series Convertible 2015 review
BMW 220d Convertible front

New BMW 2 Series Convertible 2015 review

New soft-top offers more fun and a dose of style than the 1 Series Convertible ever had
Road tests
27 Feb 2015
Is Rolls-Royce Cullinan a better name than Bentley Bentayga?
Rolls-Royce Cullinan - front

Is Rolls-Royce Cullinan a better name than Bentley Bentayga?

BMW reveals Rolls-Royce Cullinan codename for new luxury SUV and its range positioning
News
27 Feb 2015
Why Apple will be worrying car makers to the core
Opinion Apple

Why Apple will be worrying car makers to the core

Amidst rumours of Apple producing its own car, Steve Fowler lists ten reasons why the tech giant should be taken seriously
Opinion
25 Feb 2015