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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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Steve in the press

 

 

Car Deal of the Day: How about a fast and fully loaded VW ID.7 for a knockdown monthly price?
VW ID.7 GTX - front 3/4

Car Deal of the Day: How about a fast and fully loaded VW ID.7 for a knockdown monthly price?

Volkswagen’s flagship ID.7 is a lot of car for just £354 per month, making it our Deal of the Day for 13 June
News
13 Jun 2026
Ultra-rapid EV charging is a gimmick, but I'd still rather charge my car in nine minutes than 10
Steve flash charging opinion

Ultra-rapid EV charging is a gimmick, but I'd still rather charge my car in nine minutes than 10

With ultra-rapid charging making the headlines, lets not forget what really matters in making EVs accessible for all.
Opinion
13 Jun 2026
New Toyota MR2 or Celica: thrilling mid-engined sports car prototype driven
Toyota MR2 design render (watermarked)

New Toyota MR2 or Celica: thrilling mid-engined sports car prototype driven

The new Toyota lightweight sports car will mark the return of a famous Toyota name, but will it be MR2 or Celica? Either way, we’ve driven it
News
11 Jun 2026
Tell Driver Power about your car: help your fellow buyers and owners make the right choices
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Tell Driver Power about your car: help your fellow buyers and owners make the right choices

Driver Power is the UK's number one car customer satisfaction survey, a great tool for every car buyer
Articles
10 Jun 2026
Alpine A390 review
Alpine A390 - front

Alpine A390 review

Although the new Alpine A390 electric SUV is a treat from behind the wheel, it's far from perfect
In-depth reviews
8 Jun 2026
BYD Dolphin Surf review
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BYD Dolphin Surf review

The roomy and compellingly-priced BYD Dolphin Surf is arguably the Chinese brand's most convincing model yet
In-depth reviews
3 Jun 2026
Nissan Ariya review
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Nissan Ariya review

For family buyers contemplating the switch to electric motoring, the Nissan Ariya is a capable and upmarket-feeling option
In-depth reviews
3 Jun 2026
Mercedes GLC Electric review
Mercedes GLC Electric - front tracking

Mercedes GLC Electric review

Mercedes’ mid-size EV is comfortable, hugely spacious and rammed full of tech, an impressive effort
In-depth reviews
27 May 2026
Long-term test: Mazda CX-80 Homura Plus
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Long-term test: Mazda CX-80 Homura Plus

Final report: our plug-in hybrid SUV had a distinctly split personality
Long-term tests
20 May 2026
Mercedes CLA review
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Mercedes CLA review

The electric Mercedes CLA represents a huge step forward for the brand’s EVs, and the hybrid version is very competitive too
In-depth reviews
13 May 2026
Nissan Qashqai review
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Nissan Qashqai review

The Nissan Qashqai is a big seller, and the revised e-Power variant only improves things further
In-depth reviews
13 May 2026
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Best electric cars 2026
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Best electric cars 2026

Thinking about making the switch to an electric car? Here are the best EVs that should be on your shortlist, and why…
Best cars & vans
7 May 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Toyota’s bZ4X looks like family EV gold at under £300 a month
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Car Deal of the Day: Toyota’s bZ4X looks like family EV gold at under £300 a month

Toyota’s electric family car is a solid all-rounder at an appealing price, making it our Deal of the Day for 2 May.
News
2 May 2026
Best 1970s cars
Best 1970s cars

Best 1970s cars

The 1970s was a great decade for supercars, superminis and everything in between - here are our definitive favourites
Best cars & vans
1 May 2026
Last chance to claim your FREE pass to Auto Express
500 Free passes to Auto Express

Last chance to claim your FREE pass to Auto Express

We’re giving away 500 one-month free passes to the Auto Express app worth over £20 each. Just sign up to our newsletter to claim yours.
News
30 Apr 2026
Longest-range electric cars on sale 2026
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Longest-range electric cars on sale 2026

Racking up mega miles? These are the long-range EVs to pick
Best cars & vans
21 Apr 2026
Renault Scenic E-Tech review
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Renault Scenic E-Tech review

The Renault Scenic E-Tech is an innovative, hi-tech family EV with few weak points, according to our tests
In-depth reviews
14 Apr 2026
Mercedes leasing deals 2026
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Mercedes leasing deals 2026

The best Mercedes-Benz car leasing deals available to you right now
Best cars & vans
30 Mar 2026
Dacia leasing deals 2026
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Dacia leasing deals 2026

The best Dacia car leasing deals available to you right now
Best cars & vans
30 Mar 2026
Fuel costs rises will hurt petrol and EV drivers, the Govt needs to step in
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Fuel costs rises will hurt petrol and EV drivers, the Govt needs to step in

EV and ICE drivers are in the same leaky boat if energy and fuel costs rise. It’s time for the Government to come to the rescue.
Opinion
4 Mar 2026
How to find the cheapest petrol and diesel near you
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How to find the cheapest petrol and diesel near you

Cheap fuel is hard to come by in the UK, but there are ways that you can minimise what you pay for petrol and diesel
Tips & advice
3 Mar 2026
Best BMW leasing deals
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Best BMW leasing deals

The best BMW car leasing deals available to you right now
Best cars & vans
26 Feb 2026
Best Audi leasing deals
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Best Audi leasing deals

The best Audi leasing deals available right now
Best cars & vans
26 Feb 2026
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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 drivers than you might think…
Tips & advice
25 Feb 2026
How to use the hard shoulder
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How to use the hard shoulder

It's the emptiest lane on the UK's motorways, but do you know what you need to do if you stop on the hard shoulder? We explain all…
Tips & advice
17 Feb 2026
Car Deal of the Day: hot Volkswagen Golf R for a cool £327 per month
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Car Deal of the Day: hot Volkswagen Golf R for a cool £327 per month

Volkswagen’s flagship hot hatch is hard to resist on this great-value £327-a-month lease deal
News
14 Feb 2026
Mazda CX-80 review
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Mazda CX-80 review

Mazda’s seven-seat SUV makes for an appealing and practical family car, with efficient powertrains and excellent build quality
In-depth reviews
12 Feb 2026
Car Deal of the Day: Land Rover Defender is unmissable value at £545 a month
Land Rover Defender

Car Deal of the Day: Land Rover Defender is unmissable value at £545 a month

Rarely has the Land Rover Defender delivered such good value for money for leasing customers, which is why the classy 4x4 is our Deal of the Day for 6…
News
6 Feb 2026
The world’s most important modern car is a Toyota Prius
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The world’s most important modern car is a Toyota Prius

Steve Walker explains why the Toyota Prius is the most influential car of the last 30 years
Opinion
5 Feb 2026
Powered car boot lids are a rare oasis of calm in the modern world… or a complete waste of time
Car boot lids Opinion - Steve Walker

Powered car boot lids are a rare oasis of calm in the modern world… or a complete waste of time

Steve Walker is not a fan of car boots that open and close themselves
Opinion
3 Feb 2026
Make Auto Express a ‘preferred source’: How to add us on Google
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Make Auto Express a ‘preferred source’: How to add us on Google

There’s a new way to make sure you don’t miss a thing in the wide world of cars
Articles
28 Jan 2026
Best car discounts – big savings on list prices of today’s top new cars
Best car discounts

Best car discounts – big savings on list prices of today’s top new cars

Save on the official manufacturer’s list price with these tempting new car discounts.
Best cars & vans
20 Jan 2026
Best extreme snow cars
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Best extreme snow cars

When the going gets tough, the tough get massive wheels and ski-doo tracks. These are the world's most extreme snow cars...
Best cars & vans
7 Jan 2026
Volkswagen ID. Buzz LWB long-term test: size matters when it comes to electric MPVs
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Volkswagen ID. Buzz LWB long-term test: size matters when it comes to electric MPVs

Final report: Huge EV has cruised off into the sunset leaving a big, practical hole that will be hard to fill
Long-term tests
5 Jan 2026
Best estate cars to buy 2026
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Best estate cars to buy 2026

A good estate car delivers practicality and low running costs - here are the 10 best estates on sale in the UK today
Best cars & vans
1 Jan 2026