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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.

Skoda Citigo (2012 - 2019) review

The Skoda Citigo is an impressive all-rounder in the city car class

In-depth reviews

14 Jan 2022

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New Ford Bronco 2022 review

The new Ford Bronco SUV is one of the hottest new cars in the US, and it could well be coming to the UK. We got behind the wheel to try it out...

Road tests

7 Dec 2021

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New Toyota Corolla Cross 2022 review

The US-spec version of the new Toyota Corolla Cross shows plenty of promise, but there are improvements to be made before it reaches Europe

Road tests

2 Dec 2021

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Hyundai Tucson Ultimate Hybrid: long-term test

Final report: The Hyundai Tucson has handled everything the Fowler family could throw at it

Long-term tests

23 Nov 2021

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Jaguar Land Rover’s Nick Rogers to leave the company

JLR's Executive Director of Product Engineering moves on after 37 years

News

22 Nov 2021

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Cupra Born vs Mercedes EQA vs Volvo C40 Recharge: 2021 group test review

The all-electric Volvo C40 Recharge meets another premium wannabe in the Cupra Born. But can they beat the super-posh new Mercedes EQA?

Car group tests

19 Oct 2021

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New Range Rover D300 Westminster 2021 review

The Range Rover D300 Westminster is a last hurrah for the luxury SUV and demonstrates that its successor will have some big boots to fill

Road tests

3 Sep 2021

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Small SUV set to join Honda e in brand’s pure electric car range

Honda’s UK boss tells Auto Express that the firm will fully electrify its line-up in 2022 before its second electric car, a small SUV, arrives a year …

News

14 Aug 2021

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"The unthinkable is happening: used cars are going up in value"

With the semi-conductor crisis driving up the value of used cars, editor-in-chief Steve Fowler thinks it's a good time to part exchange

Opinion

21 Jul 2021

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Citroen Ami: long-term test

The Fowler family puts the funky all-electric Citroen Ami to the test

Long-term tests

20 Jul 2021

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New Audi Q4 e-tron 2021 review

We get involved with the new all-electric Audi Q4 e-tron SUV on UK roads for the first time

Road tests

17 Jun 2021

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New Genesis G80 2021 review

Is the new Genesis G80 a worthy competitor in the executive saloon segment?

Road tests

9 Jun 2021

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Campervan rental try before you buy website launches

Boost in staycations and motorhome sales inspires new business

News

3 Jun 2021

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'Smart could be Geely’s biggest challenge yet'

Steve Fowler looks at how Geely and Mercedes are planning to reboot the Smart brand

Opinion

20 May 2021

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New Mercedes S-Class 2021 review

Is the new Mercedes S-Class still the ultimate choice in luxury motoring? We find out…

Road tests

14 May 2021

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New Audi SQ7 2021 review

We test high-performance Audi SQ7 SUV that also has a glorious V8 soundtrack

Road tests

22 Apr 2021

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Former Ford development boss, Richard Parry-Jones, dies

Richard Parry-Jones dies at the age of 69

News

16 Apr 2021

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'Nissan has been quietly building an advantage over electric car rivals'

Steve Fowler thinks Nissan is in a great position to build on the Leaf's success

Opinion

8 Apr 2021

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New Range Rover Velar P400e PHEV 2021 review

Has plug-in hybrid power improved the Range Rover Velar? We find out…

Road tests

22 Mar 2021

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BMW X5 xDrive45e: long-term test

Final report: BMW is on a Rolls with its large plug-in hybrid X5 xDrive 45e SUV

Long-term tests

18 Mar 2021

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New Land Rover Discovery 2021 review

A mild facelift and mild hybrid tech helps to lift the Land Rover Discovery

Road tests

17 Mar 2021

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New Dacia Sandero Stepway Bi-Fuel 2021 review

At just under £11k, the new Dacia Sandero Stepway is one of the best value-for-money cars on the market

Road tests

24 Feb 2021

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Jaguar to go all-electric from 2025 with Tesla Model 3 rival possible

New boss Thierry Bolloré confirms that Jaguars are more likely to be crossovers than SUVs. Baby Jag rivals for the Model 3 and Model Y are likely

News

15 Feb 2021

Vauxhall Corsa VXR - front (watermarked)

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Vauxhall Corsa VXR on course for electric 2022 comeback

Vauxhall will once again square-up to the Ford Fiesta ST, with hot new, pure-electric version of the Corsa VXR

News

10 Jan 2021

Vauxhall Mokka VXR - front (watermarked)

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New hot Vauxhall Mokka to get VXR badge and electric power

Vauxhall will launch a performance-focused version of the Mokka in 2022, resurrecting its VXR branding in the process

News

8 Jan 2021

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New Renault Captur Plug-in hybrid 2020 review

We try the new hybrid Renault Captur E-Tech out on UK roads to see if it's the pick of the Captur lineup

Road tests

11 Dec 2020

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Skoda plans electric Citigo replacement based on VW ID.1

New Skoda boss Thomas Schäfer reveals plans for new city car and all-electric hatchback

News

11 Dec 2020

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New Audi A6 50 TFSI e 2020 review

The new Audi A6 50 TFSI e brings plug-in hybrid power to the A6 range for the first time

Road tests

10 Nov 2020

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Suzuki Swift 1.2 Dualjet Hybrid SZ5 ALLGRIP 2020 review

The Suzuki Swift has been facelifted for 2020, but have the changes boosted its appeal? We find out...

Road tests

9 Nov 2020

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Fiat 500 3+1 could be set for the UK

Fiat’s recently revealed 500 3+1, with a single rear door, could go on sale in the UK

News

27 Oct 2020

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Existing Fiat 500 range to be rebranded

Fiat confirms its iconic city car will be renamed Classic ahead of all-electric 500 launch

News

27 Oct 2020

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New Suzuki Across 2020 review

The Suzuki Across is essentially a rebadged Toyota RAV4, but it brings plug-in hybrid power to the Japanese brand for the first time

Road tests

24 Oct 2020

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New MINI Countryman PHEV 2020 review

The MINI Countryman PHEV gets a mild facelift and an interior tech boost

Road tests

23 Sep 2020

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New Mercedes A 250 e 2020 review

Does the plug-in Mercedes A 250 e have more going for it than claimed economy of over 250mpg and low emissions?

Road tests

21 Aug 2020