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

Next-gen Bentley Bentayga imagined, EV likely to follow

Bentley's first electric model will be a small SUV, but a much bigger model – possibly keeping the Bentayga name – will surely not be far behind

News

2023 MG 4 electric hatch: Dual-motor performance flagship revealed

MG's new EV could land locally as early as next year

News

2024 Ford Mustang to be revealed in September, sound teaser released

The seventh-generation Mustang is still a year away from its unveiling, but images of the model have already begun appearing

News

Ford to cut 3000 jobs in North America and India, follows Australian cuts

Ford says it is on track to have capacity for 600,000 EV sales by the end of 2023, but reports suggest it may need to cut a lot of jobs to get there

2023 Porsche Macan electic
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2023 Porsche Macan electric SUV rendered and spied

Porsche's upcoming electric Macan SUV has been spied testing again, this time with a clear look at its interior

Opinion

VIDEO & GALLERY: 2023 Nissan Z hits Tasmania's 99 Bends

As the launch of Nissan's new Z draws near, the Japanese brand is keeping the teaser train going with a drool-worthy new video

News

Ford’s transformation-driven job cuts come to Australia

Ford's global push to become a lean, future-focused business has reached Australia with 120 contract positions ending

News

VIDEO: Bentley Mulliner Batur teased, August 21 reveal confirmed

Bentley will unveil the Mulliner Batur grand tourer at the Monterey Car Week

News

New Electric Volvo ‘EXC90’ revealed in patent images

Volvo's next XC90 is gearing up to go electric, and it'll have a new name when it does

2022 SCOTY Ford Focus ST
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AXED: Ford Focus ST, Fiesta ST exit Australia; just 40 Focus ST hatches available

It seems to be a game of musical chairs in the hot hatch segment, with new options arriving in recent years as other fan favourites leave

News

VFACTS July 2022: Market up, Toyota dominates with strong HiLux and RAV4 sales

The Australian new car market has recovered from a rough June, but it's not clear sailing yet

News

Hyundai Palisade ANCAP safety rating bumped up from four to five stars for 2023 model

Hyundai's big SUV has now got a five-star safety rating, after the previous model missed out on top spot

News

Apple CarPlay upgrade complete for Polestar and Volvo in Australia

Not only will Volvo and Polestar owners finally get CarPlay this month, but both marques will offer the next generation when it launches next year

News

Configure it out: BMW M3 Touring configurator goes live

Interior options are off limits for now it seems, but there's a wealth of BMW Individual colours on offer for the new M3 Touring hero hauler

News

Cadillac Celestiq EV flagship revealed

Cadillac reveals its next-generation luxury offering

News

Kia Connect coming with all new models and facelifts, free for seven years

Kia's new Kia Connect online system will roll out in Australia with every new model and facelift from here on out – including seven years of free connectivity

News

Demand won’t grow EV supply – CO2 rules will

If Australians want more affordable EVs, they'd better push the Government for CO2 regulations – now

News

Hyundai Ioniq 6 N racing concept surfaces online

The performance brand is expected to continue growing with its first electrified models revealed on July 15

News

Oops: 2023 Honda Civic Type R revealed briefly on Honda website

Honda's new-generation hot hatch has surfaced online briefly, appearing on the company's own website

News

2023 Honda CR-V revealed, Australian launch over a year away

Honda's new-generation CR-V has debuted overseas this week, although Australian timing is still to be announced

News

Kia’s GT models are about to get hotter

Kia will leave future GT models on the flame a little longer

News

2023 Kia Sportage hybrid: Australian launch likely for first half

A hybrid version of the Kia Sportage, revealed early in 2021, is drawing closer to an Australian launch – but what sort of availability we can expect is still unclear

News

2023 Cupra Formentor pricing and features for Australia

Sure to be the new Cupra brand’s top seller in Australia, the muscly Formentor offers a compelling range of power and features

Reviews

2023 Kia Niro EV and Hybrid review: Australian first drive

Kia's smaller and somewhat more affordable EV (and hybrid), the Niro, has come in for a major styling and technology upgrade