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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.

'The Midlands continues to be a hotbed of engineering talent'
Opinion

'The Midlands continues to be a hotbed of engineering talent'

Steve Fowler highlights how the UK is a leader for automotive engineering
Opinion
16 Feb 2022
‘Road pricing plans smack of Big Brother watching’
Black box - opinion

‘Road pricing plans smack of Big Brother watching’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks the idea of road pricing could end up costing us a lot more than we think
Opinion
9 Feb 2022
Kia Sportage 1.6 Hybrid GT-Line S 2022 review
2022 Kia Sportage - front tracking

Kia Sportage 1.6 Hybrid GT-Line S 2022 review

The latest Kia Sportage has a lot to live up to - can it challenge the best family SUVs once again?
Road tests
3 Feb 2022
“Britain’s car makers give us plenty to be proud of”
Opinion - GMA T33

“Britain’s car makers give us plenty to be proud of”

When it comes to making high-quality cars, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks nobody does it better than the Brits
Opinion
2 Feb 2022
Matt Becker joins Jaguar Land Rover as Mike Cross retires
Matt Becker

Matt Becker joins Jaguar Land Rover as Mike Cross retires

Former Aston Martin and Lotus engineer Matt Becker joins Jaguar Land Rover as JLR legend Mike Cross retires
News
20 Jan 2022
Skoda Citigo (2012 - 2019) review
Skoda Citigo - front

Skoda Citigo (2012 - 2019) review

The Skoda Citigo is an impressive all-rounder in the city car class
In-depth reviews
14 Jan 2022
'Sony's arrival as a car maker could be the most exciting in ages'
Opinion

'Sony's arrival as a car maker could be the most exciting in ages'

Steve Fowler thinks Sony could hit the ground running in the electric car market
Opinion
12 Jan 2022
'Audi is shaping up to become Tesla’s biggest rival'
Audi Q4 e-tron opinion

'Audi is shaping up to become Tesla’s biggest rival'

Steve Fowler highlights the massive strides Audi has taken in the electric car sector
Opinion
15 Dec 2021
New Ford Bronco 2022 review
Ford Bronco - front

New Ford Bronco 2022 review

The new Ford Bronco SUV is one of the hottest new cars in the US, and it could well be coming to the UK. We got behind the wheel to try it out...
Road tests
7 Dec 2021
New Toyota Corolla Cross 2022 review
Toyota Corolla Cross - front

New Toyota Corolla Cross 2022 review

The US-spec version of the new Toyota Corolla Cross shows plenty of promise, but there are improvements to be made before it reaches Europe
Road tests
2 Dec 2021
'Not everyone can or wants to go fully electric just yet'
Kia Niro

'Not everyone can or wants to go fully electric just yet'

Steve Fowler highlights the importance hybrids have in the switch to fully electric cars
Opinion
1 Dec 2021
'Motor shows display signs of coming back to life'
2021 LA Motor show

'Motor shows display signs of coming back to life'

Steve Fowler says brands should remember that motor shows are for the benefit of car fans
Opinion
24 Nov 2021
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Hyundai Tucson Ultimate Hybrid: long-term test
Hyundai Tucson long termer

Hyundai Tucson Ultimate Hybrid: long-term test

Final report: The Hyundai Tucson has handled everything the Fowler family could throw at it
Long-term tests
23 Nov 2021
Jaguar Land Rover’s Nick Rogers to leave the company
Nick Rogers

Jaguar Land Rover’s Nick Rogers to leave the company

JLR's Executive Director of Product Engineering moves on after 37 years
News
22 Nov 2021
'Tesla will have to work harder to stay at the top'
Tesla opinion

'Tesla will have to work harder to stay at the top'

Steve Fowler points out how quickly the electric car industry is changing and what Tesla is doing to keep up
Opinion
1 Nov 2021
Cupra Born vs Mercedes EQA vs Volvo C40 Recharge: 2021 group test review
Cupra Born vs Mercedes EQA vs Volvo C40 Recharge

Cupra Born vs Mercedes EQA vs Volvo C40 Recharge: 2021 group test review

The all-electric Volvo C40 Recharge meets another premium wannabe in the Cupra Born. But can they beat the super-posh new Mercedes EQA?
Car group tests
19 Oct 2021
'Fisker could be the new Tesla'
Fisker

'Fisker could be the new Tesla'

Steve Fowler thinks Fisker's innovative electric car plans could turn the Californian company into a heavyweight
Opinion
13 Oct 2021
Exclusive: Fisker to develop two new electric cars in the UK
Fisker car

Exclusive: Fisker to develop two new electric cars in the UK

Two new luxury Fisker EVs will cost from around $100,000 and will be on sale by 2025
News
7 Oct 2021
Fisker set to open ‘Magic Works’ UK engineering base
Fisker Ocean - full front

Fisker set to open ‘Magic Works’ UK engineering base

Fisker's UK engineering base will be headed-up by former Aston Martin man David King
News
4 Oct 2021
Ford CEO Jim Farley on remaking the Blue Oval, EVs, autonomous cars and racing GT40s
Jim Farley Q&A - header

Ford CEO Jim Farley on remaking the Blue Oval, EVs, autonomous cars and racing GT40s

Exclusive - Ford CEO Jim Farley talks about his racing, Ford’s future and why Henry Ford wouldn’t want to be working with Volkswagen
News
29 Sep 2021
'The Citroen Ami is the perfect affordable car for short journeys'
Citroen Ami

'The Citroen Ami is the perfect affordable car for short journeys'

Having lived with a Citroen Ami for a few weeks, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler is delighted that it's coming to the UK
Opinion
22 Sep 2021
‘Sustainability was well and truly on the agenda at Munich’
Opinion - BMW i Vision Circular

‘Sustainability was well and truly on the agenda at Munich’

Is there such a thing as complete carbon neutrality? Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler discussed the issue with company bosses at the 2021 Munich Motor Sho…
Opinion
15 Sep 2021
“There’s plenty of life left in motor shows yet – and we love ‘em”
Opinion - BMW i Vision Circular

“There’s plenty of life left in motor shows yet – and we love ‘em”

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler is pleased to see that the 2021 Munich Motor Show is proving to be such a success
Opinion
8 Sep 2021
New Range Rover D300 Westminster 2021 review
Range Rover D300 Westminster - front

New Range Rover D300 Westminster 2021 review

The Range Rover D300 Westminster is a last hurrah for the luxury SUV and demonstrates that its successor will have some big boots to fill
Road tests
3 Sep 2021
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'Maybe now’s the time to give up on the car horsepower race'
Opinion - heavy cars and power

'Maybe now’s the time to give up on the car horsepower race'

Lighter cars rather than more power is the key to fun driving, says Steve Fowler
Opinion
1 Sep 2021
'It’s a golden age for used cars that are just like new'
Opinion used cars

'It’s a golden age for used cars that are just like new'

While used cars have been hard to come by recently, Steve Fowler thinks there are still some amazing deals to be had
Opinion
19 Aug 2021
Small SUV set to join Honda e in brand’s pure electric car range 
Honda electric SUV due in 2023

Small SUV set to join Honda e in brand’s pure electric car range 

Honda’s UK boss tells Auto Express that the firm will fully electrify its line-up in 2022 before its second electric car, a small SUV, arrives a year …
News
14 Aug 2021
'Autonomous car tech can help you enjoy driving even more'
Opinion car tech

'Autonomous car tech can help you enjoy driving even more'

Motorists are naturally suspicious but Steve Fowler thinks autonomous car tech can help take the stress out of driving
Opinion
13 Aug 2021
"The unthinkable is happening: used cars are going up in value"
Honda e

"The unthinkable is happening: used cars are going up in value"

With the semi-conductor crisis driving up the value of used cars, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks it's a good time to part exchange
Opinion
21 Jul 2021
Citroen Ami: long-term test
Citroen Ami long termer - main

Citroen Ami: long-term test

The Fowler family puts the funky all-electric Citroen Ami to the test
Long-term tests
20 Jul 2021
New Lotus Emira driven: first review by Jenson Button
Lotus Emira - front

New Lotus Emira driven: first review by Jenson Button

2009 Formula One world champion Jenson Button gives us his verdict on the new Lotus Emira
News
14 Jul 2021
“We’d rather pay for a better stereo than more safety kit in our new cars”
car stereo opinion

“We’d rather pay for a better stereo than more safety kit in our new cars”

Steve Fowler considers the British passion for in-car audio and highlights some of the world leading domestic hi-fi manufacturers making our new cars …
Opinion
14 Jul 2021
‘The Hyundai Ioniq 5 makes electric cars easier to accept and enjoy’
Opinion - Hyundai Ioniq 5

‘The Hyundai Ioniq 5 makes electric cars easier to accept and enjoy’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler reveals five things that we’ve learnt from our 2021 New Car Awards
Opinion
7 Jul 2021
'Bolloré's strategy is already having a good impact on Jaguar Land Rover'
Opinion JLR Thierry Bollore

'Bolloré's strategy is already having a good impact on Jaguar Land Rover'

Steve Fowler says JLR CEO Thierry Bolloré's new approach is working wonders
Opinion
24 Jun 2021