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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.

Exclusive: Jaguar’s luxury reinvention to start from £100k
Thierry Bollore - Jaguar I-Pace

Exclusive: Jaguar’s luxury reinvention to start from £100k

New boss Thierry Bollore reveals that Jaguar will be reinvented as a luxury car brand to take on Bentley, with the design of a new family already sign…
News
22 Jun 2021
New Audi Q4 e-tron 2021 review
Audi Q4 e-tron 2021  front

New Audi Q4 e-tron 2021 review

We get involved with the new all-electric Audi Q4 e-tron SUV on UK roads for the first time
Road tests
17 Jun 2021
'I was cynical about Hyundai's aim to be the world's 2nd biggest carmaker, not now'
Opinion Genesis Hyundai Ioniq

'I was cynical about Hyundai's aim to be the world's 2nd biggest carmaker, not now'

Steve Fowler is impressed by Hyundai's electric cars, its N division and now its luxury Genesis brand
Opinion
16 Jun 2021
New Genesis G80 2021 review
Genesis G80

New Genesis G80 2021 review

Is the new Genesis G80 a worthy competitor in the executive saloon segment?
Road tests
9 Jun 2021
'Factories are at a standstill because they can’t get the parts to finish cars'
Car manufacturing

'Factories are at a standstill because they can’t get the parts to finish cars'

Steve Fowler points out the fresh issues facing global car manufacturing
Opinion
9 Jun 2021
Campervan rental try before you buy website launches
Bluebell - campervan

Campervan rental try before you buy website launches

Boost in staycations and motorhome sales inspires new business
News
3 Jun 2021
'DS is some way off BMW, Audi and Mercedes - but it has some clever plans'
DS opinion

'DS is some way off BMW, Audi and Mercedes - but it has some clever plans'

Steve Fowler says the whole brand experience is key to forging a premium car company
Opinion
2 Jun 2021
'A classic car seems like a good place to make an investment right now'
Opinion classic investment

'A classic car seems like a good place to make an investment right now'

Steve Fowler thinks now is the perfect time to invest in a classic car
Opinion
26 May 2021
'Smart could be Geely’s biggest challenge yet'
Smart opinion

'Smart could be Geely’s biggest challenge yet'

Steve Fowler looks at how Geely and Mercedes are planning to reboot the Smart brand
Opinion
20 May 2021
Citroen CEO Vincent Cobée on COVID, semi-conductor shortages and the Citroen Ami
Vincent Cobée

Citroen CEO Vincent Cobée on COVID, semi-conductor shortages and the Citroen Ami

The Citroen boss answers our questions on the past, present and future for the famous French brand
News
18 May 2021
New Mercedes S-Class 2021 review
Mercedes S-Class - front

New Mercedes S-Class 2021 review

Is the new Mercedes S-Class still the ultimate choice in luxury motoring? We find out…
Road tests
14 May 2021
'Aston Martin CEO Tobias Moers doesn’t have to be popular, he has to deliver'
Opinion Tobias Moers

'Aston Martin CEO Tobias Moers doesn’t have to be popular, he has to deliver'

Steve Fowler gets the inside track on Tobias Moers' future plans for Aston Martin
Opinion
12 May 2021
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'The rise of the crossover will mean fewer SUVs'
Opinion SUV

'The rise of the crossover will mean fewer SUVs'

Steve Fowler talks with Citroen and Ford about the future of their line-ups
Opinion
5 May 2021
New Audi SQ7 2021 review
Audi SQ7 - front

New Audi SQ7 2021 review

We test high-performance Audi SQ7 SUV that also has a glorious V8 soundtrack
Road tests
22 Apr 2021
'It’s almost as though the death knell has already sounded for petrol and diesel'
Opinion ICE EV

'It’s almost as though the death knell has already sounded for petrol and diesel'

Steve Fowler thinks there's plenty of time to still enjoy new petrol and diesel cars
Opinion
21 Apr 2021
Former Ford development boss, Richard Parry-Jones, dies
Richard Parry-Jones

Former Ford development boss, Richard Parry-Jones, dies

Richard Parry-Jones dies at the age of 69
News
16 Apr 2021
'This really is a great time to buy a new car'
Opinion dealership

'This really is a great time to buy a new car'

Steve Fowler points out some great new car deals to be had in post-lockdown
Opinion
14 Apr 2021
'Nissan has been quietly building an advantage over electric car rivals'
Opinion Nissan EV

'Nissan has been quietly building an advantage over electric car rivals'

Steve Fowler thinks Nissan is in a great position to build on the Leaf's success
Opinion
8 Apr 2021
'Ford has a great range of cars even without a Mondeo in its line-up'
Ford Mondeo opinion

'Ford has a great range of cars even without a Mondeo in its line-up'

Steve Fowler praises Ford's confident decision to axe the legendary Mondeo
Opinion
31 Mar 2021
'Cutting electric car incentives will harm the environment'
Opinion grant cut

'Cutting electric car incentives will harm the environment'

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks cutting the plug-in hybrid grant could push CO2 emissions up
Opinion
25 Mar 2021
New Range Rover Velar P400e PHEV 2021 review
Range Rover Velar P400e - front

New Range Rover Velar P400e PHEV 2021 review

Has plug-in hybrid power improved the Range Rover Velar? We find out…
Road tests
22 Mar 2021
BMW X5 xDrive45e: long-term test
BMW X5 xDrive45e long termer 35

BMW X5 xDrive45e: long-term test

Final report: BMW is on a Rolls with its large plug-in hybrid X5 xDrive 45e SUV
Long-term tests
18 Mar 2021
New Land Rover Discovery 2021 review
Land Rover Discovery - front

New Land Rover Discovery 2021 review

A mild facelift and mild hybrid tech helps to lift the Land Rover Discovery
Road tests
17 Mar 2021
'You should be able to buy a car in any way you want to'
Volvo dealer

'You should be able to buy a car in any way you want to'

Despite a shift to online car buying, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks dealerships still have a role to play
Opinion
10 Mar 2021
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Jaguar platform sharing talks and upmarket move revealed
Jaguar F-Type V6S badge

Jaguar platform sharing talks and upmarket move revealed

Jaguar is set to move upmarket, while sharing tech with another car maker
News
27 Feb 2021
'If you invest in a Jaguar now, it’s going to look very out of date very quickly'
Electric Jaguar

'If you invest in a Jaguar now, it’s going to look very out of date very quickly'

Jaguar's all-electric announcement has editor-in-chief Steve Fowler wondering what future cars will look like from the British brand
Opinion
24 Feb 2021
New Dacia Sandero Stepway Bi-Fuel 2021 review
Dacia Sandero Stepway - front

New Dacia Sandero Stepway Bi-Fuel 2021 review

At just under £11k, the new Dacia Sandero Stepway is one of the best value-for-money cars on the market
Road tests
24 Feb 2021
“VW is the brand the others want to beat, but it's making life easier for them”
Opinion - VW

“VW is the brand the others want to beat, but it's making life easier for them”

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks Volkswagen’s drop in quality means the likes of Kia and Hyundai are simply doing things better right now
Opinion
17 Feb 2021
Jaguar to go all-electric from 2025 with Tesla Model 3 rival possible
Baby electric Jaguar

Jaguar to go all-electric from 2025 with Tesla Model 3 rival possible

New boss Thierry Bolloré confirms that Jaguars are more likely to be crossovers than SUVs. Baby Jag rivals for the Model 3 and Model Y are likely
News
15 Feb 2021
'It took a pandemic for dealers to get online car sales right'
Opinion dealership

'It took a pandemic for dealers to get online car sales right'

Steve Fowler thinks dealerships have adapted well to the coronavirus pandemic
Opinion
10 Feb 2021
'Other brands should be a bit more Tesla’
Opinion Tesla steering wheel

'Other brands should be a bit more Tesla’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks Tesla should be praised for its original approach to selling cars
Opinion
3 Feb 2021
“It’s going to be a great year for real driver’s cars”
Opinion - Toyota GR Yaris vs Ford Fiesta ST

“It’s going to be a great year for real driver’s cars”

Once restrictions are lifted, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks 2021 is going to be a great year for getting out on the road
Opinion
20 Jan 2021
Peugeot plans range expansion plus hot versions of every model
Peugeot 508 Sport Engineered concept - front

Peugeot plans range expansion plus hot versions of every model

Whole range of new Peugeot Sport models on the way
News
14 Jan 2021
Next generation Peugeot 208 to go all-electric
All-electric Peugeot e-208

Next generation Peugeot 208 to go all-electric

All-electric powertrain will be only option for next-generation Peugeot 208
News
14 Jan 2021