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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.

New Kia e-Niro 2020 review
Kia Niro

New Kia e-Niro 2020 review

All-electric Kia e-Niro mid-sized SUV 
benefits from same updates as hybrid Niro versions
Road tests
9 Jul 2020
'If you like driving as we do, you’ll love driving an electric car'

'If you like driving as we do, you’ll love driving an electric car'

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks a fully-electric driving experience will surprise some car enthusiasts
Opinion
9 Jul 2020
New Polestar 2 2020 review
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New Polestar 2 2020 review

We get behind the wheel of the new Polestar 2 to see if it can rival the Tesla Model 3
Road tests
7 Jul 2020
‘Ineos’s clean-sheet approach looks eerily familiar’

‘Ineos’s clean-sheet approach looks eerily familiar’

The styling of the new Ineos Grenadier is familiar, but editor-in-chief Steve Fowler has been impressed by Ineos Automotive’s original thinking
Opinion
1 Jul 2020
New Ferrari F8 Spider 2020 review
F8 Spider

New Ferrari F8 Spider 2020 review

The drop-top Ferrari F8 Spider is a car that can flatter every driver
Road tests
1 Jul 2020
New Land Rover Defender Hard Top van opens for business
Land Rover Defender 110 Hard Top

New Land Rover Defender Hard Top van opens for business

The Defender Hard Top is the commercial version of Land Rover’s new Defender with a load carrying rear end.
News
30 Jun 2020
‘Jaguar Land Rover’s next leader needs to bring big change in the right places’

‘Jaguar Land Rover’s next leader needs to bring big change in the right places’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler hopes Tata Sons makes the right decision when it comes to appointing Sir Ralf Speth’s replacement as Jaguar Land Rover CE…
Opinion
24 Jun 2020
Celebrating the Range Rover’s 50th anniversary

Celebrating the Range Rover’s 50th anniversary

As the iconic Range Rover - one of Britain’s greatest-ever cars - reaches its 50th anniversary, we look back at its major milestones
Features
17 Jun 2020
New SEAT Mii electric 2020 review
SEAT Mii electric

New SEAT Mii electric 2020 review

The new SEAT Mii electric has plenty of plus points, but is ultimately let down by its price
Road tests
11 Jun 2020
‘The retail revolution putting car dealers in jeopardy’

‘The retail revolution putting car dealers in jeopardy’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks dealerships could become places to 'try' rather than 'buy' as more and more car customers turn to online purchasin…
Opinion
10 Jun 2020
Rolf car retail: the revolutionary Russian car dealer coming to Europe

Rolf car retail: the revolutionary Russian car dealer coming to Europe

Sergey Petrov revolutionised Russian car retail, now he plans to bring Rolf to Western Europe, too
Features
10 Jun 2020
Ford to launch online car sales this summer

Ford to launch online car sales this summer

Lockdown has accelerated Ford’s plans to offer a complete online service
News
4 Jun 2020
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‘Andy Palmer’s legacy at Aston Martin is its best-ever line-up’

‘Andy Palmer’s legacy at Aston Martin is its best-ever line-up’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler praises Andy Palmer’s work at Aston Martin
Opinion
3 Jun 2020
'Government incentives could kick-start car sales'

'Government incentives could kick-start car sales'

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler asks company bosses if incentives are needed to encourage car buyers into showrooms
Opinion
27 May 2020
Kia plans small electric car to rival Citroen Ami

Kia plans small electric car to rival Citroen Ami

Kia's new electric city car would address drivers’ safety fears about travelling on public transport
News
22 May 2020
“Maybe we haven’t seen the last of the doomed Dyson car”

“Maybe we haven’t seen the last of the doomed Dyson car”

Could we yet see the Dyson car on the road, wearing another badge?
Opinion
20 May 2020
‘Car makers have much to learn from poor April sales figures’
Range Rover Evoque on a road

‘Car makers have much to learn from poor April sales figures’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler wonders why it’s taken the coronavirus crisis for more manufactures to embrace online buying
Opinion
18 May 2020
'Congestion charge price hike says London is closed for business'

'Congestion charge price hike says London is closed for business'

The London Mayor’s congestion charge increase contradicts the message to avoid public transport
Opinion
15 May 2020
Volkswagen Golf, Polo, Passat set to die in all-electric markets

Volkswagen Golf, Polo, Passat set to die in all-electric markets

Famous VW nameplates make way for ID models only in markets that only sell electric cars
News
14 May 2020
New Land Rover Defender P400 2020 review

New Land Rover Defender P400 2020 review

The new Land Rover Defender P400 is the fastest Defender on sale and it’s a lot of fun, but the cheaper diesel models make more sense
Road tests
14 May 2020
Kia says July car sales could be back to normal

Kia says July car sales could be back to normal

Kia Europe boss Emilio Herrera also calls for government support to boost sales
News
7 May 2020
“The time is right for cars like Citroen Ami in the UK”

“The time is right for cars like Citroen Ami in the UK”

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks the time is right for cars such as the Citroen Ami and other urban runabouts to come to the UK
Opinion
6 May 2020
Inside Fiat and Jeep in 2020: the boss, the dealer and the customer

Inside Fiat and Jeep in 2020: the boss, the dealer and the customer

We meet up with FCA’s UK boss to find out his vision for the future of the brands, plus spend time with a leading FCA dealer and a dedicated owner
Features
5 May 2020
Jeep’s electric future: Christian Meunier reveals the brand’s EV masterplan

Jeep’s electric future: Christian Meunier reveals the brand’s EV masterplan

Plug-in hybrid Jeeps will be on sale soon, and new boss Christian Meunier tells us what’s so exciting about them
Features
5 May 2020
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Tesla Model 3 tops UK new car registrations for April

Tesla Model 3 tops UK new car registrations for April

There were 658 Tesla Model 3s registered in April – making it more popular than the Jaguar I-Pace and Vauxhall Corsa combined
News
5 May 2020
Inside Jaguar’s design future: new design boss reveals what’s next

Inside Jaguar’s design future: new design boss reveals what’s next

Jaguar design director Julian Thomson talks about new XJ, plus sports cars and small Jags
Features
1 May 2020
Rolls-Royce to be first UK car manufacturer to resume production
Rolls-Royce Phantom - full front

Rolls-Royce to be first UK car manufacturer to resume production

Workforce returns on May 4, 117 years to the day since Rolls-Royce was formed
News
30 Apr 2020
‘There’s more to great design than just a sexy shape’

‘There’s more to great design than just a sexy shape’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks we're entering a golden age of car design
Opinion
29 Apr 2020
Jaguar I-Pace: long-term test review

Jaguar I-Pace: long-term test review

Final report: is life with our Jaguar I-Pace easy for someone with no off-street parking?
Long-term tests
27 Apr 2020
Renault Megane faces uncertain future
Renault Megane - front

Renault Megane faces uncertain future

Long running family hatch could face the axe as Renault switches focus to EVs
News
24 Apr 2020
New all-electric Renault SUV to arrive in next 18 months

New all-electric Renault SUV to arrive in next 18 months

The Renault Zoe is set to gain a bigger SUV brother based on the Morphoz concept and our exclusive images preview how it could look
News
24 Apr 2020
New Hyundai Prophecy concept review

New Hyundai Prophecy concept review

All-electric Hyundai Prophecy concept car previews a future where Hyundais have a more distinct look. We take a drive...
News
24 Apr 2020
“Plug-in hybrids do much more than just avoid tax”
Tax

“Plug-in hybrids do much more than just avoid tax”

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks plug-in hybrids are a good thing – as they are used in the right way
Opinion
22 Apr 2020
Aston Martin completes new £560m funding deal

Aston Martin completes new £560m funding deal

New rights issue brings around £560 million of investment; Lawrence Stroll becomes executive chairman
News
20 Apr 2020