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Steve Walker

As head of digital content, Steve looks after the Auto Express, Carbuyer, evo and DrivingElectric websites. That means planning new content, growing online traffic and managing the web teams. He’s been a motoring journalist, road tester and editor for over 20 years, contributing to a series of leading print and digital titles over that time including MSN Cars, Auto Trader, The Scotsman and The Wall Street Journal.

Steve says…

“Right now is a great time to be writing and creating content about cars. We’ve seen a lot of huge changes in the industry and there are more to come, so keeping Auto Express readers informed while helping them make the best possible car buying decisions is a challenge and a real pleasure.”

Steve Walker’s main areas of expertise

  • Family cars  
  • Vans and pick-up trucks
  • Electric cars 
  • Social media
  • Car content and audiences

Steve Walker Q&A

Q: What was your first car?

A: "It was a white Citroen AX in the ultra-basic Debut spec - body-coloured interior, manual choke, radio cassette, that was about it as far as the equipment list went. The simplicity of it probably helped but it was quite a reliable car and the 1.0-litre engine didn’t mind being worked hard."

Q: What is your dream car? 

A: "Always a difficult question. If we’re sticking within the realms of possibility, i’d love a BMW 535d Touring. If it’s money no object, how about a Ferrari F12 TDF?"

Q: If you could change one thing about cars, driving or the car industry today what would it be?

A: "Almost nothing annoys me more than dodgy lane discipline on motorways but the main one is that i’d like to see legislators do more to encourage lighter, more efficient cars - they’re getting too big and heavy. "

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Zeekr 001 review
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Zeekr 001 review

Zeekr and its electric executive hatchback, the 001, are coming to the UK very soon. Will they make an impact?
Road tests
29 Sep 2023
Zeekr’s UK launch: The next Chinese electric car brand you've never heard of
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Zeekr’s UK launch: The next Chinese electric car brand you've never heard of

Zeekr is yet another Chinese car brand that has confirmed designs on the UK market. The CEO tells us why it has a better chance than most of making an…
News
28 Sep 2023
UK ban on petrol and diesel car sales postponed to 2035
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UK ban on petrol and diesel car sales postponed to 2035

Prime Minister Sunak rows back on Boris Johnson’s 2030 ban, saying ‘it’s not right to impose the cost on working people’
News
20 Sep 2023
Nissan Townstar van review
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Nissan Townstar van review

The Nissan Townstar looks to the future of the small van sector with a raft of tech features, and no diesel
In-depth reviews
14 Aug 2023
London ULEZ expansion: £2,000 scrappage scheme grant offered to non-compliant car owners
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London ULEZ expansion: £2,000 scrappage scheme grant offered to non-compliant car owners

London Mayor Sadiq Kahn confirms grants for all non-ULEZ complaint cars, but it is only being offered to Londoners
News
4 Aug 2023
Renault Megane E-Tech Techno: long-term test
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Renault Megane E-Tech Techno: long-term test

Final report: a few minor quibbles aside, the pure-electric Megane is a solid choice for family-car buyers
Long-term tests
2 Aug 2023
Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster pick-up makes debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed
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Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster pick-up makes debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed

Ineos is growing its range with the arrival of the Grenadier Quartermaster pick-up truck
News
13 Jul 2023
Car weight explained: kerb weight, gross vehicle weight and what it means for drivers 
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Car weight explained: kerb weight, gross vehicle weight and what it means for drivers 

Weight has a big impact on a car’s performance and efficiency. We explain how and look at the lightest and heaviest cars on sale. 
Tips & advice
6 Jul 2023
New Car Awards 2023: the winners
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New Car Awards 2023: the winners

Once again the Auto Express New Car Awards picks the best new cars you can buy in the UK today...
News
5 Jul 2023
Heveningham Concours 2023: ex-Senna Porsche 956, Mercedes CLK LM and Lister-Jaguar ‘Knobbly’ set to star
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Heveningham Concours 2023: ex-Senna Porsche 956, Mercedes CLK LM and Lister-Jaguar ‘Knobbly’ set to star

The Heveningham Concours car show at Suffolk’s Heveningham Hall is on the weekend of July 8th and 9th with some iconic road and race cars on show
News
30 Jun 2023
High performance BMW X1 M35i xDrive arrives to top the range
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High performance BMW X1 M35i xDrive arrives to top the range

BMW has launched a high performance derivative of the X1 compact SUV for the first time, the 296bhp X1 M35i XDrive
News
27 Jun 2023
Singer DLS Turbo revealed celebrating Porsche 934/5 endurance racers
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Singer DLS Turbo revealed celebrating Porsche 934/5 endurance racers

Singer takes its Porsche 911 restomods to new heights of performance with the DLS Turbo
News
27 Jun 2023
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DS 7 review
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DS 7 review

The DS 7 SUV offers a touch of French luxury to take on its established German rivals
In-depth reviews
23 Jun 2023
Green number plates explained: about the UK’s electric car registration plates
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Green number plates explained: about the UK’s electric car registration plates

In the UK, zero-emissions vehicles can display a green flash on their numberplates. Here’s how it works…
Tips & advice
13 Jun 2023
Illegal number plates: UK rules on font, spacing and fines
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Illegal number plates: UK rules on font, spacing and fines

Car number plates are a subject to a series of regulations to ensure they can be read. Here’s how to avoid driving with illegal plates and getting a f…
Tips & advice
24 May 2023
What are the Euro 7 emissions standards?
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What are the Euro 7 emissions standards?

Euro 7 is big news for the car industry and is more relevant for consumers than you might think, here’s why…
Tips & advice
23 May 2023
Euro 6 emissions standards: what do they mean for you?
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Euro 6 emissions standards: what do they mean for you?

Since their introduction in 2015, Euro 6 standards for exhaust emissions have had a big impact but what are they?
Tips & advice
23 May 2023
What are voluntary and compulsory excess on your car insurance?
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What are voluntary and compulsory excess on your car insurance?

The excess charges, both voluntary and compulsory, are a key part of your car insurance policy. Here’s how they work…
Tips & advice
22 May 2023
New Nio EL7 review
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New Nio EL7 review

It may never make it to the UK, but our drive in the Nio EL7 suggests buyers should sit up and take notice when its manufacturer does
Road tests
1 May 2023
New Nio ET5 review
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New Nio ET5 review

Not your normal electric car, Nio’s ET5 mid-size saloon would add welcome variety to the UK market
Road tests
26 Apr 2023
New Smart #1 electric SUV: UK prices and specs announced
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New Smart #1 electric SUV: UK prices and specs announced

Smart has unveiled the value proposition of its crucial #1 small SUV and we have all the details…
News
25 Apr 2023
New 2023 Genesis GV60 will know your face
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New 2023 Genesis GV60 will know your face

Genesis has upped the already impressive equipment levels for its 2023 GV60, adding new face recognition tech as standard
News
30 Mar 2023
Driving offence codes explained: UK licence endorsements for speeding and other offences 
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Driving offence codes explained: UK licence endorsements for speeding and other offences 

What are driving offence endorsement codes and what do they mean on your driving licence?
Tips & advice
14 Mar 2023
Genesis plans ‘significant’ expansion of UK dealer network
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Genesis plans ‘significant’ expansion of UK dealer network

Genesis, the Korean premium car brand, is set to roll out more dealer and customer service locations in the UK
News
1 Mar 2023
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New Mercedes GLE: prices and specs for 2023 facelift models
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New Mercedes GLE: prices and specs for 2023 facelift models

Every GLE now gets an electrified powertrain to go with revised exterior design
News
22 Feb 2023
Ford Focus Active Estate: long-term test review
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Ford Focus Active Estate: long-term test review

Final report: there’s much more to the Ford Focus Active Estate than the SUV-style additions
Long-term tests
15 Feb 2023
New Mercedes eSprinter electric van gets huge range boost
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New Mercedes eSprinter electric van gets huge range boost

Mercedes has made its eSprinter panel van massively more competitive at a stroke with a second generation model boasting a 161% increase in range
News
9 Feb 2023
Plug-in hybrid emissions are three times higher than official tests show
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Plug-in hybrid emissions are three times higher than official tests show

Real-world tests of plug-in hybrids suggest that official laboratory tests could be dramatically understating emissions...
News
8 Feb 2023
New Mercedes Citan van hits the UK: prices and specs announced
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New Mercedes Citan van hits the UK: prices and specs announced

Supply issues meant we had to wait, but the Mercedes Citan is now on sale in the UK with first deliveries due in February
News
23 Jan 2023
Car colours: grey is UK’s favourite shade for new cars again in 2022
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Car colours: grey is UK’s favourite shade for new cars again in 2022

The most popular car colours were overwhelmingly monotone again in 2022 but some brighter shades have shown growth.
News
18 Jan 2023
Driving licence renewal guide: how to renew your licence, change the photo or address
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Driving licence renewal guide: how to renew your licence, change the photo or address

Renewing your driving licence or changing the address is really simple: here’s how it’s done
Tips & advice
14 Dec 2022
Electric car servicing and repairs in the UK: costs, pitfalls and finding a local garage
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Electric car servicing and repairs in the UK: costs, pitfalls and finding a local garage

The popularity of electric cars is growing exponentially. But with more and more on the road, where do you go to get your pride and joy maintained and…
Tips & advice
25 Nov 2022
The Next Ora Cat is a four-door coupe to take on Tesla
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The Next Ora Cat is a four-door coupe to take on Tesla

Naturally, Ora is following up the Funky Cat with the Next Ora Cat, a larger four-door car revealed in concept form in Paris…
News
18 Oct 2022
Solar powered cars: amazing vehicles that run on the sun
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Solar powered cars: amazing vehicles that run on the sun

Using clean, free power from the sun to run our cars sounds like a revolutionary answer to a lot of our current problems, but will it ever really work…
Features
1 Oct 2022