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Is MINI John Cooper Works the Most Fun Electric Car?

Mini has electrified its most iconic performance car — the John Cooper Works. But is the fun still there? Steve Fowler takes it for a spin to find out.

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025

Bentley CEO reveals secrets of EV plans

Steve Fowler is joined in this episode of Drive Smart by the CEO of Bentley, Frank-Steffen Walliser where he revealed the future of his electric vehicle plans.

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025

New Tesla Model Y - The King... For Now

Tesla has officially unveiled the refreshed 2025 Model Y, delivering key updates to its best-selling electric SUV. In this video Steve Fowler takes a first look at the new model.

The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025

BYD Dolphin Surf review: Is this what a budget Tesla should be like?

All-new, all-electric, £18,650 supermini is everything BYD does well in its most appealing package yet. It’s already won World Urban Car for 2025

The Independent UK · Jun 12, 2025

Think electric cars are expensive? My new EV costs me less than a couple of posh coffees a day

OPINION: Our EV editor Steve Fowler has just taken delivery of a brand new £38,000 Vauxhall Grandland – and he’s paying just £6.21 per day. Here’s why the secret to cheap car buying is leasing (and not being too fussy)

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025

Polestar 2 electric car review: Tesla’s stylish Swedish rival is easier to live with than ever

Polestar's answer to the Model 3 now boasts impressive range, ultra-fast charging, and a much-improved ride

The Independent UK · Jun 3, 2025

Car makers have a surprising new target demographic – your dog

OPINION: Goodwood is the home of fast cars, but last weekend it was all about dogs. Steve Fowler speaks to the car makers trying to woo their human companions

The Independent UK · May 21, 2025

‘This car just makes me smile’ – a motoring expert checks out MINI’s new all-electric Aceman

With loads of zip, top-of-the-range tech, precision handling, and style for miles, MINI’s new all-electric Aceman has really charmed motoring guru and EV expert Steve Fowler

The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2025

New Chinese car brands unveil models including cheaper version of Range Rover Evoque

New Omoda 7 plug-in hybrid and new Jaecoo 5 EV revealed at Chinese brands’ home show with Omoda 9 coming soon, too

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025

You’re going to see a lot more BYD cars on the road very soon – here are all the big reveals from Shanghai Show

Three of BYD’s five new PHEVs that will arrive in 18 months were revealed at the Shanghai Motor Show

The Independent UK · Apr 22, 2025