Steve Sutcliffe Editor-at-large

Steve Sutcliffe

Autocar's finest driver and most experienced road tester, ‘Sutters’ was also editor of this fine title between 2003-2004.

Finished second in his first ever race driving a Caterham, then did three seasons as a works driver in the ferocious TVR Tuscan Challenge before a dalliance in the BTCC with Lexus. Also drove Honda's F1 car and set competitive times at Silverstone. Now lives in Hove and says he "likes cars, and likes other people who like cars".

Driven this week

  • Tesla Model S

    Tesla Model S

    Car review
    17 June 2013 5:16pm

    It's the world's most appealing electric car – but does that make it an appealing car?

  • Aston Martin DB9

    Aston Martin DB9

    Car review
    17 June 2013

    The Aston Martin DB9 matches the emotion of a Ferrari but it adds practicality and offers an experience unmatched for versatility and all-round appeal

  • 2013 Nissan 370Z Nismo first drive review

    2013 Nissan 370Z Nismo first drive review

    First drive
    14 June 2013

    Nissan 370Z Nismo adds some harder-core appeal, but it feels like too little too late for Nissan’s street-fighting Z

  • Mazda CX-5

    Car review
    13 June 2013

    Can efficiency-boosting SkyActiv technology help the Mazda CX-5 raise the compact crossover bar?

  • Suzuki SX4 S-Cross

    Suzuki SX4 S-Cross

    Car review
    13 June 2013

    The SX4 S-Cross is a dependable, practical and frugal car, but can it compete with established mainstream rivals like the Nissan Qashqai?