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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.

Hyundai Ioniq 6 named World Car of the Year 2023
Hyundai Ioniq 6 - front static

Hyundai Ioniq 6 named World Car of the Year 2023

The Ioniq 6 has fended off the Kia Niro and BMW X1 to be voted the world's best car for 2023
News
5 Apr 2023
‘The new Ford Capri should be another great, fun car with the Blue Oval badge’
Opinion - Ford Capri

‘The new Ford Capri should be another great, fun car with the Blue Oval badge’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler is pleased to see the Capri name return, even if it is on a new coupe-crossover
Opinion
30 Mar 2023
New BYD Atto 3 first drive review
BYD Atto 3 - front

New BYD Atto 3 first drive review

The influx of Chinese cars onto the UK market is about to gather pace and the BYD Atto 3 promises much for UK buyers…
Road tests
22 Mar 2023
‘Naming a car correctly is important to its success’
Opinion - Build Your Dreams

‘Naming a car correctly is important to its success’

After driving the BYD Atto 3, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks naming a car correctly is key to it becoming a success
Opinion
15 Mar 2023
JLR and Stellantis invest in British car tech firm driving the future of head-up displays
Envisics

JLR and Stellantis invest in British car tech firm driving the future of head-up displays

Big firms join Hyundai and GM as investors in expert holographic head-up display firm Envisics
News
9 Mar 2023
“MINI has the character and soul that other car makers crave”
Opinion - MINI

“MINI has the character and soul that other car makers crave”

While many car brands still struggle with an identity, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler is impressed how MINI still manages to stand out
Opinion
8 Mar 2023
‘The days of affordable mass market Ford cars are over’
Opinion - Ford

‘The days of affordable mass market Ford cars are over’

Ford no longer sees itself as a 'volume car maker'. Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler wonders if we'll love the new Ford as much as we did the old one
Opinion
22 Feb 2023
Land Rover Defender P400e PHEV: long-term test
Land Rover Defender long-termer - Steve Fowler in doctor's white overcoat

Land Rover Defender P400e PHEV: long-term test

Final report: Reborn British 4x4 icon has proved to be just what the doctor ordered
Long-term tests
21 Feb 2023
“Our new real-world test is the most comprehensive car review you'll find”
Opinion - real-world road test

“Our new real-world test is the most comprehensive car review you'll find”

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks our new road test format is the best way of comparing two vehicles
Opinion
17 Feb 2023
New Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid 2023 review
Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid - front tracking

New Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid 2023 review

The V6 plug-in hybrid brings attractive tax savings to Bentley's luxury saloon, but it doesn't quite match the smooth driving experience of its petrol…
Road tests
14 Feb 2023
Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT heater failures leave owners in the cold
Porsche Taycan

Porsche Taycan and Audi e-tron GT heater failures leave owners in the cold

The Porsche Taycan heater matrix issue affecting over 800 vehicles in the UK also affects owners of Audi e-tron GT models. There is a fix, but parts a…
News
10 Feb 2023
“The fresh thinking at Ineos is just what the car business needs”
Opinion - Ineos

“The fresh thinking at Ineos is just what the car business needs”

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks the Ineos Automotive team’s determination will quickly build the brand into a force to be reckoned with
Opinion
8 Feb 2023
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Ineos Grenadier Fieldmaster diesel review
Ineos Grenadier - front

Ineos Grenadier Fieldmaster diesel review

We get behind the wheel of the Ineos Grenadier - the spiritual successor to the original Land Rover Defender
Road tests
8 Feb 2023
New Ineos electric SUV plans revealed
Ineos small electric SUV (watermarked) - front

New Ineos electric SUV plans revealed

Plans for a smaller Ineos electric SUV have been announced by company boss Sir Jim Ratcliffe, and our exclusive image previews how it could look
News
8 Feb 2023
Halfords and Palmer Foundation search for new automotive apprentices
Halfords Autocentre front

Halfords and Palmer Foundation search for new automotive apprentices

A new initiative is set to give opportunities to youngsters from disadvantaged backgrounds
News
1 Feb 2023
“Mercedes takes Tesla’s lead with new electric car charging network”
Opinion - Mercedes EV network

“Mercedes takes Tesla’s lead with new electric car charging network”

With the Government failing to improve the UK’s charging network, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler is pleased to see Mercedes take matters into its own ha…
Opinion
8 Jan 2023
“BYD, Nio, Lucid – get ready for some car brands you’ve never heard of”
BYD - Opinion

“BYD, Nio, Lucid – get ready for some car brands you’ve never heard of”

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks 2023 will be the year that new cars from a host of start-ups make an impact in the UK
Opinion
4 Jan 2023
"The Government must give the car industry more support this year" - 2023 wish list
Opinion - government support

"The Government must give the car industry more support this year" - 2023 wish list

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler believes that the government needs to start spending in order to make the UK more attractive to carmakers and prospective…
Opinion
3 Jan 2023
New all-electric Land Rover Defender on the way with 300-mile range
Land Rover Defender EV - exclusive image

New all-electric Land Rover Defender on the way with 300-mile range

The Land Rover Defender EV will join the line-up as part of the model’s 2025 mid-life update, and our exclusive image previews how it could look
News
24 Dec 2022
Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 2022 review
Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE - front

Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE 2022 review

The new Nissan Ariya e-4ORCE boosts the EV's power to 302bhp, but it comes at a cost
Road tests
14 Nov 2022
New Volkswagen ID.3 SUV headlines brand's future plans
VW ID3 SUV

New Volkswagen ID.3 SUV headlines brand's future plans

The new Volkswagen ID.3 SUV will be one of 10 new models on the way by 2026, and our exclusive image previews how it could look
News
3 Nov 2022
“The Ferrari Purosangue isn’t going to tick all the boxes SUV buyers might want”
Opinion - Ferrari Purosangue

“The Ferrari Purosangue isn’t going to tick all the boxes SUV buyers might want”

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks the new Ferrari Purosangue will struggle to match the practicality of other luxury SUVs
Opinion
14 Sep 2022
New Rodin FZero to offer F1 pace and 223mph top speed
Rodin FZero - front

New Rodin FZero to offer F1 pace and 223mph top speed

The new £1.8m Rodin FZero will be track-only initially, but will be followed by a road-going version
News
9 Aug 2022
New 2025 Land Rover Discovery set for luxury reinvention
Land Rover Discovery - front (watermarked)

New 2025 Land Rover Discovery set for luxury reinvention

The Land Rover Discovery nameplate could spawn a family of models like the Defender
News
4 Aug 2022
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New Hyundai N Vision 74 concept is a retro hydrogen muscle car
Hyundai N Vision 74 - front

New Hyundai N Vision 74 concept is a retro hydrogen muscle car

The Hyundai N Vision 74 brings some welcome retro style to the hydrogen car space
News
15 Jul 2022
Toyota bZ4X Premier Edition AWD 2022 review
Toyota bZ4X 2022

Toyota bZ4X Premier Edition AWD 2022 review

We’ve waited a while for Toyota’s first full EV, the bZ4X, but it’s been worth it
Road tests
8 Jun 2022
Audi Q4 e-tron 50 quattro: long-term test review
Audi Q4 e-tron final report: Steve Fowler with Q4 e-tron outside Autovia offices

Audi Q4 e-tron 50 quattro: long-term test review

Final report: Our super-stylish SUV has impressed in and out of town
Long-term tests
30 May 2022
“The new BMW 7 Series is possibly one of the ugliest cars I’ve seen”
BMW 7 Series - opinion

“The new BMW 7 Series is possibly one of the ugliest cars I’ve seen”

While editor-in-chief Steve Fowler is not a fan of how the new BMW 7 Series looks from the outside, he thinks it’s a different story once you sit insi…
Opinion
27 Apr 2022
‘Land Rover’s reliability is the elephant in the room’
Opinion - Range Rover

‘Land Rover’s reliability is the elephant in the room’

Editor-in-chief Steve Fowler has been impressed with the new Range Rover, but hopes Land Rover’s reliability issues won’t hold the luxury SUV back
Opinion
13 Apr 2022
New Range Rover 2022 review
Range Rover - front

New Range Rover 2022 review

The new Range Rover is a brilliant all-rounder, boasting outstanding levels of luxury, cutting-edge tech and an impressive driving experience
Road tests
11 Apr 2022
“High used car prices are here to stay”
Steve Fowler opinion

“High used car prices are here to stay”

Steve Fowler says the recent used car market chaos will settle down, but the historically high prices are here for the long haul
Opinion
20 Mar 2022
New Jeep Compass e-Hybrid 2022 review
Jeep Compass e-Hybrid - front

New Jeep Compass e-Hybrid 2022 review

The new Jeep Compass e-Hybrid falls behind some talented rivals in the family SUV class, but it's not without its charms
Road tests
9 Mar 2022
Kia Sportage 1.6 Hybrid GT-Line S 2022 review
2022 Kia Sportage - front tracking

Kia Sportage 1.6 Hybrid GT-Line S 2022 review

The latest Kia Sportage has a lot to live up to - can it challenge the best family SUVs once again?
Road tests
3 Feb 2022
Matt Becker joins Jaguar Land Rover as Mike Cross retires
Matt Becker

Matt Becker joins Jaguar Land Rover as Mike Cross retires

Former Aston Martin and Lotus engineer Matt Becker joins Jaguar Land Rover as JLR legend Mike Cross retires
News
20 Jan 2022