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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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Burst water pipe halts Jaguar and Land Rover production

Burst water pipe halts Jaguar and Land Rover production

Recent cold weather has damaged the water main supplying Jaguar Land Rover’s Solihull and Castle Bromwich factories, stopping production
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5 Mar 2018
Jaguar XF Sportbrake 3.0 diesel S 2018 review
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Jaguar XF Sportbrake 3.0 diesel S 2018 review

The flagship 3.0-litre V6 diesel version of the Jaguar XF Sportbrake estate costs north of £50k. We see if it's worth the money...
Road tests
28 Feb 2018
Geely buys a 10% stake in Mercedes-Benz owner Daimler AG
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Geely buys a 10% stake in Mercedes-Benz owner Daimler AG

Volvo owner Geely is now also the biggest shareholder in Mercedes-Benz after taking a £6.4 billion stake in Daimler
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24 Feb 2018
Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches Tesla Roadster into space
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Elon Musk’s SpaceX launches Tesla Roadster into space

Elon Musk has put his old car into space, launching the Tesla Roadster towards Mars on his SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket (yes, really)…
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7 Feb 2018
Vauxhall Vivaro (2014-2019) van review
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Vauxhall Vivaro (2014-2019) van review

The Vauxhall Vivaro panel van is built in Britain and should tick the important boxes for domestic operators
In-depth reviews
15 Jan 2018
VW Caddy van review
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VW Caddy van review

Practical and comfortable, a new wave of technology means the Volkswagen Caddy is more competitive than ever
In-depth reviews
15 Jan 2018
Mitsubishi L200 pick-up gains tech upgrades
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Mitsubishi L200 pick-up gains tech upgrades

A 3,500kg towing weight is the highlight in a package of upgrades made to the Mitsubishi L200 for 2018
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12 Jan 2018
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV - best hybrid cars
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Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV - best hybrid cars

Mitsubishi Outlander is a hi-tech, plug-in hybrid which delivers 148mpg and has all the benefits of a large, tough compact SUV as well.
Best cars & vans
9 Jan 2018
Land Rover Discovery Commercial off-road van launched
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Land Rover Discovery Commercial off-road van launched

Land Rover has replaced the rear seats in its new Discovery 5 with a 1,856-litre load bay
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18 Dec 2017
New Mercedes X-Class 2018 review
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New Mercedes X-Class 2018 review

The Mercedes X-Class brings a touch of luxury to the pick-up sector, but how does it drive?
Road tests
13 Dec 2017
Long-term test: Kia Niro (2016-2022)
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Long-term test: Kia Niro (2016-2022)

Final report: clever Kia Niro hybrid offers an interesting glimpse into the future of motoring
Long-term tests
1 Dec 2017
Koenigsegg Agera RS is the new fastest car in the world
Koenigsegg Agera RS

Koenigsegg Agera RS is the new fastest car in the world

Koenigsegg has claimed a new 277.9mph world production car speed record with its Agera RS hypercar. Watch the video.
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5 Nov 2017
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Greenpeace VW protest: car ship boarded at Sheerness
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Greenpeace VW protest: car ship boarded at Sheerness

A ship carrying Volkswagen cars was boarded by Greenpeace protesters at Sheerness, Kent with more entering the port itself
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22 Sep 2017
Citroen SpaceTourer review
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Citroen SpaceTourer review

Citroen’s SpaceTourer MPV trades on its big capacity and masks its van origins well
In-depth reviews
15 Sep 2017
Long-term test: Skoda Superb Sportline (2015-2024)
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Long-term test: Skoda Superb Sportline (2015-2024)

Final report: Skoda Superb Sportline's neat eco tech mixes pace and sleepy efficiency
Long-term tests
23 Aug 2017
New 2018 Mercedes X-Class pick-up truck revealed
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New 2018 Mercedes X-Class pick-up truck revealed

Based on the Nissan Navara, the new Mercedes X-Class aims to bring ‘premium’ to the pick-up market
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19 Jul 2017
Vauxhall scrappage scheme offers £2,000 for your old banger
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Vauxhall scrappage scheme offers £2,000 for your old banger

Vauxhall has brought back it’s Scrappage Allowance deal, offering £2,000 to put towards selected new Vauxhalls from any part-exchange
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23 May 2017
Citroen and Le Coq Sportif team-up for classic H van homage
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Citroen and Le Coq Sportif team-up for classic H van homage

70 years of the Citroen H van celebrated with a one-off Citroen Dispatch bicycle workshop by French sportswear brand Le Coq Sportif
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25 Apr 2017
LDV G10 people carrier revealed in EG10 electric guise
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LDV G10 people carrier revealed in EG10 electric guise

LDV has unveiled a plush electric MPV rival to the Volkswagen Caravelle at the 2017 Commercial Vehicle Show
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25 Apr 2017
DFSK budget van range returns to the UK
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DFSK budget van range returns to the UK

DFSK vans are back on the UK market after a deal was struck with a new UK importer to sell the C31, C32, C35 and C37 compact vans
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25 Apr 2017
Artega Scalo Superelletra by Touring makes Geneva debut
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Artega Scalo Superelletra by Touring makes Geneva debut

German engineering and Italian design dream team brings Artega Scalo Superelletra to Geneva 2017
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8 Mar 2017
New 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet: prices and specs revealed
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New 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet: prices and specs revealed

New Audi four-seat convertible gets two petrols and two diesels, with a 349bhp six-cylinder turbo reserved for the S5 model.
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23 Feb 2017
Long-term test review: Nissan NP300 Navara
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Long-term test review: Nissan NP300 Navara

Third report: we do the sums to see why pick-ups like our Nissan Navara are such a hit
Long-term tests
8 Nov 2016
Tesla Autopilot 8.0 to deliver three-fold increase in safety
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Tesla Autopilot 8.0 to deliver three-fold increase in safety

Tesla responds to concerns over the safety of its Autopilot autonomous driving system with a software update for Model S and Model X cars
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11 Sep 2016
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New Toyota Proace Verso 2016 review
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New Toyota Proace Verso 2016 review

The new Toyota Proace Verso MPV is the brand's return to the large MPV market and we've been for a drive
Road tests
6 Sep 2016
Speed trap caravan is the new weapon in the war on speeding
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Speed trap caravan is the new weapon in the war on speeding

The Vitronic Enforcement Trailer is manoeuvrable, bulletproof and WiFi connected - it’s the speed camera of the future...
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9 Aug 2016
The Korean Land Rover? SsangYong sets out future plans
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The Korean Land Rover? SsangYong sets out future plans

SsangYong CEO outlines plan for profitability with a focus on ‘robust, specialist, premium’ SUVs, and an eye on the famous British brand
Features
13 Jun 2016
SsangYong ‘Q200’ pick-up to replace Korando Sports in 2018

SsangYong ‘Q200’ pick-up to replace Korando Sports in 2018

SsangYong is upping its pick-up truck game with a new ‘Q200’ model that’s better placed to compete with the growing glut of rivals.
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9 Jun 2016
New Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2016 facelift review
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New Alfa Romeo Giulietta 2016 facelift review

Is a new Giulia-inspired look and a raft of equipment upgrades enough to fire the Alfa Romeo Giulietta to the top of the hatchback class?
Road tests
27 May 2016
Long-term test review: Toyota Verso
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Long-term test review: Toyota Verso

Final report: it's not the most exciting car, but we'll miss our capable Toyota Verso MPV
Long-term tests
19 May 2016
Mercedes SL 500 2016 review
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Mercedes SL 500 2016 review

Sporty when you want it to be, luxurious when you don’t, the latest Mercedes SL 500 is a modern GT of rare talent
Road tests
12 May 2016
New Ford Ranger 2016 review

New Ford Ranger 2016 review

Facelifted Ford Ranger gets interior and tech upgrades to compete with a host of rivals
Road tests
16 Mar 2016
Nine things we learned at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show
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Nine things we learned at the 2016 Geneva Motor Show

The dust has settled on the Geneva Motor Show press days so here’s what we learned at the world’s best car show in 2016
Features
4 Mar 2016
VW vans aims to top record 2015
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VW vans aims to top record 2015

Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles sold a record 47,739 units in 2015 and will have a completely refreshed range by 2017
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29 Jan 2016