Mike Stevens

Contributor

Mike Stevens has been writing, ranting and raving about cars since the early 2000s, and professionally since 2007 – after throwing in the towel on a decade of graphic design. (The client is not always right!)

An early prototype of the ‘always online’ motoring journo, Stevo has had stints in the reporter, road tester, news editor and deputy editor seats.

Instagram: @yomikestevens

News

General Motors to ditch Apple CarPlay, Android Auto

America's biggest carmaker has revealed it will remove the ability to project Apple CarPlay and Android Auto in its next-gen models, in favour of a connected system it can better monitor – for revenue purposes, of course

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2024 Kia EV9 electric SUV: Australia confirmed, EV9 GT due in 2025

Kia's huge EV9 electric SUV has been officially unveiled in Korea ahead of its Australian launch, set for later this year

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2023 Lexus RZ electric SUV: Australian pricing and features

Lexus is set to launch its second EV in Australia in May, with the introduction of the RZ 450e

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Fill 'er up thanks: Hyundai unveils 'Automatic Charging Robot' for electric cars

Ridiculous? Not so fast... the Automatic Charging Robot will be perfect for avoiding terrible weather, and drivers with reduced mobility will be glad

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2024 Ford Explorer EV revealed for Europe – could it follow the Mustang Mach-E to Oz?

A new-generation electric Ford Explorer has been unveiled this week, but any potential for a local launch is still to be confirmed

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2025 Toyota Kluger (Highlander) facelift imagined

Could this be the styling direction of the facelifted Toyota Kluger large SUV?

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Could the Hyundai i30 hatch live on? Europe boss has high hopes

Hyundai's i30 – and the smaller i10 and i20 – models are important for the company's budget-focused customers in Europe, but are they an important enough chunk of the market?

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A hot Kona EV could still happen; Hyundai "has a solution"

Hyundai's EV manager says a faster, dual-motor Kona N-Line Electric is far from impossible – but the business case is the real challenge

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2024 Hyundai Kona revealed: Everything we know so far

The new electric-forward Hyundai Kona small SUV is due in the middle of this year, and it looks a whole lot sharper than before

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Video: 2024 Hyundai Kona initial Australian details revealed

The second-generation Hyundai Kona will arrive in Australia from mid-year, with two grades across petrol, hybrid and all-electric powertrains

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2024 Toyota Corolla Cross facelift imagined

As Toyota's global line-up takes on an even sportier look, we've come to wonder what that will mean for Australia-bound models like the popular Corolla Cross

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2023 Mazda CX-90 fuel-efficiency detailed ahead of Australian debut

The upcoming new Mazda CX-90 SUV, planned as a large premium seven-seater, boasts a best-in-class combined fuel consumption rating

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2024 Volkswagen ID.3: Headlights revealed ahead of facelift’s March 1 release

The latest ID.3 facelift teaser is a video that reveals its updated headlights and new khaki green paint colour

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2024 Hyundai Sonata facelift spied, Australian timing to be confirmed

A facelift for Hyundai’s mid-sized Sonata sedan has been spied in filming, suggesting a big debut could be just weeks or even days away

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Honda slips below Jeep in US reliability study, Lexus & Genesis top charts

The luxury brands led the way in the 2023 study results

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Ford Europe will cut 2800 engineering jobs as part of EV pivot

Region's pivot to an EV-exclusive portfolio costs jobs, from admin to engineering, in Ford's European business

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Hyundai Santa Cruz ute spotted at Australian headquarters

The compact Hyundai Santa Cruz ute has been spied in Australia, right outside the brand’s local offices – but it insists there are no plans, and barely even any potential, for a local launch

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❤️ Val' Day Flashback: Porsche celebrates 45 years of V8 models

Nearly half a century of Porsche's bent-eight cars calls for a celebration

Advice

Valentine's Day: Australia's most romantic drives

Not just for Valentine’s Day, of course, but since we're nearly there... Here are a few Australian road trips to put in the diary for your next romantic getaway.

Reviews

2024 Toyota BZ4x review: First spin on Australian asphalt

Good things come to those who wait, they say – but will Toyota’s long-delayed BZ4x EV be the good thing Australian buyers have been waiting for?

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2022 Audi E-Tron GT, RS E-Tron GT pricing and features

The E-Tron GT range is due to arrive on our shores later this year

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2025 Hyundai Kona N Electric imagined

Now that we've seen the new-gen Kona small SUV in petrol, hybrid and electric form, there's one question still unanswered: What about a hero N model?

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VFACTS January 2023: Sales starting strong, Tesla Model 3 a top seller

Tesla's Model 3 fires again, and Mazda has a big win with an unexpected champion in January

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Revealing refreshed WhichCar.com.au homepages and navigation

Following the successful launch of the completely overhauled WhichCar website in 2021, we're proudly revealing fresh new optimisations and making it easier to find the content you need and want