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Steve Sutcliffe
Steve Sutcliffe has been a car journalist for over 30 years, and is currently a contributing editor to Auto Express and its sister magazine Evo. Previously Sutcliffe was road test editor at What Car? and editor of Autocar. He is also a successful racing driver, competing in the BTCC with Lexus and for the factory team in the TVR Tuscan Challenge for three years. He has competed in the Nurburgring 24h three times and finished on the podium with Aston Martin in the Silverstone 24h in 2008. In 2007 he became one of the first journalists ever to be allowed to drive a current F1 car, setting highly competitive times around Silverstone in Jenson Button’s Honda RA107.  
New BMW M5 Touring 2024 review: a sensational performance estate
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New BMW M5 Touring 2024 review: a sensational performance estate

The new BMW M5 Touring estate is spacious, comfortable and incredibly fast
Road tests
5 Nov 2024
BMW M5 review
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BMW M5 review

The seventh-generation BMW M5 (G90) is a seriously fast and deeply refined mega-saloon
In-depth reviews
24 Oct 2024
New Porsche Panamera GTS 2024 review: a serious BMW M5 rival
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New Porsche Panamera GTS 2024 review: a serious BMW M5 rival

The latest Porsche Panamera GTS might fly in the face of the brand’s electrified future, but it’s a terrific performer
Road tests
22 Oct 2024
Porsche Macan Electric review
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Porsche Macan Electric review

Hi-tech, good to drive, and with an interior to rival the very best in this class, the Macan Electric feels like a proper Porsche
In-depth reviews
15 Oct 2024
Ferrari 12Cilindri review
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Ferrari 12Cilindri review

The Ferrari 12Cilindri is an awesome new interpretation of the Daytona for the 21st century, and it drives even better than it looks
In-depth reviews
2 Oct 2024
New Kia EV6 prototype review: fun EV is improved where it counts
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New Kia EV6 prototype review: fun EV is improved where it counts

We already liked the Kia EV6, but now the brand has brought in some effective upgrades
Road tests
2 Sep 2024
New Lotus Emeya 2024 review: has the Porsche Taycan met its match?
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New Lotus Emeya 2024 review: has the Porsche Taycan met its match?

The new Lotus Emeya is a great electric car that’s packed with quality and tech
Road tests
2 Jul 2024

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New Ford Mustang Dark Horse 2024 review: muscle car monster to wake the neigh-bours
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New Ford Mustang Dark Horse 2024 review: muscle car monster to wake the neigh-bours

The Mustang Dark Horse is fantastic to drive but also potentially bittersweet
Road tests
28 Jun 2024
Audi TT Roadster Final Edition long-term test: it’s the end of the road for this upmarket sports car
Auto Express contributing editor Steve Sutcliffe leaning on the Audi TT Roadster Final Edition

Audi TT Roadster Final Edition long-term test: it’s the end of the road for this upmarket sports car

Final report: we say farewell, not just to a much-loved car, but to an era
Long-term tests
6 Jun 2024
New Ford Mustang GT 2024 review: iconic muscle car roars into the digital age
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New Ford Mustang GT 2024 review: iconic muscle car roars into the digital age

The new Mustang GT introduces fresh looks and plenty of updated technology, all of which is accompanied by a traditional V8 soundtrack
Road tests
17 May 2024
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New Aston Martin DB12 Volante 2024 review: a stunning drop-top GT
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New Aston Martin DB12 Volante 2024 review: a stunning drop-top GT

This version of the DB12 has lost its roof but none of its appeal
Road tests
15 Apr 2024
New Polestar 4 prototype review: the brand’s new superstar
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New Polestar 4 prototype review: the brand’s new superstar

It's still not the finished project, but the Polestar 4 is already a seriously impressive electric car
Road tests
22 Mar 2024
Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 2024 facelift review: updates transform this fast SUV
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Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio 2024 facelift review: updates transform this fast SUV

The Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio gets a slight power boost to keep it competitive against the Porsche Cayenne Turbo
Road tests
12 Mar 2024
Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 2024 facelift review: one of the most complete sports saloons
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Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio 2024 facelift review: one of the most complete sports saloons

Updates for 2024 have rectified many of the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio’s previous issues
Road tests
12 Mar 2024
New Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 2024 review: an almost perfect family SUV
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New Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 2024 review: an almost perfect family SUV

Updates keep the Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid at the front of the luxury SUV pack
Road tests
2 Feb 2024
New McLaren 750S 2023 review: the 720's sensational replacement
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New McLaren 750S 2023 review: the 720's sensational replacement

The new McLaren 750S is an evolution of the 720S, and brings extra excitement
Road tests
17 Nov 2023
The world's best car simulator: we get behind the wheel
Steve Sutcliffe driving in the Dynisma driving simulator

The world's best car simulator: we get behind the wheel

Dynisma’s driving simulator is so advanced that it could eventually replace conventional car development and testing. We head to the firm’s Bristol HQ…
Features
30 Oct 2023
New Lucid Air 2023 review
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New Lucid Air 2023 review

The new luxury Lucid Air blows away the electric car competition
Road tests
28 Sep 2023
New Ferrari Roma Spider 2023 review
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New Ferrari Roma Spider 2023 review

Ferrari hits the bullseye with the superb Roma Spider drop-top grand tourer
Road tests
27 Sep 2023
BMW X1 xDrive23i: long-term test
Auto Express special contributor Steve Sutcliffe dressed in a graduation cap and gown, standing next to our long-term BMW X1

BMW X1 xDrive23i: long-term test

Final report: class swot or dunce? Here’s the end-of-term verdict
Long-term tests
4 Sep 2023
New Lotus Eletre 2023 review
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New Lotus Eletre 2023 review

The new Lotus Eletre electric SUV heralds a new era for the British sports car maker
Road tests
10 Jul 2023
Alpine A110 GT: long term test
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Alpine A110 GT: long term test

Final report: we’re sad to say goodbye to French sports car
Long-term tests
24 Mar 2023
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Porsche Boxster 986 (2000-2003) icon review
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Porsche Boxster 986 (2000-2003) icon review

Never mind SUVs; the Boxster 986 was Porsche’s saviour. We find out why…
Road tests
9 Mar 2023
New Ferrari Purosangue 2023 review
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New Ferrari Purosangue 2023 review

The Ferrari Purosangue is every bit as spectacular to drive as it looks. Just don’t call it an SUV
Road tests
8 Mar 2023
New Porsche 911 Dakar 2023 review
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New Porsche 911 Dakar 2023 review

The beefed-up Porsche 911 Dakar is surprisingly capable away from the road
Road tests
1 Feb 2023
Best BMW M cars ever
Best BMW M cars

Best BMW M cars ever

With a legendary roster of fabulous performance cars in its illustrious history, here's our pick of the M power crop...
Features
19 Jan 2023
New Mercedes-AMG SL 55 2023 review
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New Mercedes-AMG SL 55 2023 review

The new Mercedes SL convertible gets four-wheel drive and a host of hi-tech features
Road tests
12 Jan 2023
New Maserati GranTurismo Folgore 2023 review
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New Maserati GranTurismo Folgore 2023 review

The all-electric Maserati GranTurismo Folgore boasts huge performance, but is still lacking in certain areas
Road tests
1 Jan 2023
Best driver's car 2023: Audi R8, Ferrari 296 GTB, Maserati MC20, Toyota GR86 and more head-to-head: page 2
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Best driver's car 2023: Audi R8, Ferrari 296 GTB, Maserati MC20, Toyota GR86 and more head-to-head: page 2

We put eight sports cars and supercars through their paces to determine the best driver's car of 2023
Car group tests
31 Dec 2022
New Rimac Nevera 2023 review
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New Rimac Nevera 2023 review

We get behind the wheel of the blistering 1,888bhp all-electric Rimac Nevera hypercar
Road tests
22 Dec 2022
New Audi RS 4 Avant Competition 2022 review
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New Audi RS 4 Avant Competition 2022 review

The new Audi RS 4 Avant Competition is sharper, louder and faster than the standard RS 4
Road tests
5 Oct 2022
New Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2022 review
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New Porsche 911 GT3 RS 2022 review

We hit the road in the sensational new 518bhp Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Road tests
4 Oct 2022
New BMW M4 CSL 2022 review
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New BMW M4 CSL 2022 review

The new BMW M4 CSL is lighter and faster than the standard M4, but does that make it better? We find out…
Road tests
30 Sep 2022
New Lotus Emira V6 First Edition review
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New Lotus Emira V6 First Edition review

We hit road and track in the new Lotus Emira - the model that redefines the brand as a sports car maker
Road tests
7 Jun 2022