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

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EV battery swapping: Volvo & Polestar parent partners with Nio on quick range boost

Is it possible... could rapid EV battery swaps finally come to Australia? Not so fast, mates.

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VIDEO: Dad builds a WOODEN Tesla Cybertruck for his kids

From the body panels to the lovingly shaped seats and steering wheel, just about everything in this Cybertruck is made from wood, and it's incredible.

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Wrecked Countach from Wolf of Wall Street fetches $2 million at auction

Countach with gold-plated insides comes up for sale. Appals and intrigues in equal measure

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2024 Porsche Panamera revealed, on sale in Australia now

Not as common or as accessible as a Cayenne or even a Taycan, but the new Panamera makes a compelling case.

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The rise of speed limiters in Australia, Europe and maybe soon the US

Big brother applying the brakes: Good idea?

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Tesla fanboy on FSD blows through stop sign, UK weighs driverless accountability

Just weeks after the UK confirmed it will hold carmakers accountable for autonomous driving incidents, a Tesla owner showcasing Full Self Driving delivers the wrong results...

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Nissan Qashqai EV, Juke EV will join Ariya and new Leaf

The next-gen Nissan Leaf will be joined by all-electric versions of the Qashqai and Juke. Will we see them in Australia? ?‍♂️

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VIDEO REVIEW: Hyundai IONIQ 5 N driven!

Jez heads to Korea for some hooning in Hyundai's mad new 'hot hatch', the IONIQ 5 N

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Could a future electric Toyota HiLux look like this?

We're not far away from an all-electric HiLux joining the Toyota line-up, but how will it look?

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2024 Kia EV9 GT-Line review

The EV9 is Kia Australia's biggest and most expensive model ever, and its hopes are even bigger

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Honda Prelude E̶V̶ hybrid previewed, and now imagined as a Prelude Type R!

A production-ready electric concept has teased the return of a new Honda Prelude

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Our favourite reveals at the 2023 Japan Mobility Show

Feeling like the good ol' days of motor shows all over again!

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Weekend Wheels catch-up: New Superb & Forester, and new car sales figures revealed!

Another week gone in the blink of an eye. If you're a little behind, here are the stories that made headlines.

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2025 Subaru Forester: Everything we know!

The new sixth-generation Subaru Forester was unveiled at the Los Angeles motor show

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2024 Skoda Superb revealed, Australian release set for next year

Clever dials, screens and plug-in hybrid power are coming to the Superb nameplate

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Kia and Infinitev partner on Australia-based EV battery recycling and repurposing

Kia's Australian arm has announced a deal with Melbourne-based Infinitev to ensure its old EV batteries are given a second life

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What happens to old EV batteries? This is your rundown on 'second-life' battery packs!

EV batteries are gaining a new lease on life once they're no longer needed on the road, which is good news for the environment

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Toyota FT3E SUV & FTSE coupe: Electric concepts revealed

Toyota follows up its electric LandCruiser and ute concepts with a new RAV4-sized EV and a compelling GR-badged electric coupe

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2023 Lexus UX300e pricing and features: updated EV now in showrooms

Lexus's updated electric UX has arrived in Australia with a bigger battery, greater driving range, and new tech

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2023 Polestar 2 pricing: Runout deals until November 30

If the updated 2024 Polestar 2 isn't a must-have for you, these 2023 model-year offers might be right up your alley

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2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 pricing: It's cheaper now, and the N is on sale!

Hyundai's aspirations of selling EVs in bulk will be helped by affordable new Ioniq 5 variant

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Toyota Kayoibako EV concept revealed

Kayobaiko means reusable carton, but now it also means Swiss Army knife

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Nissan’s Hyper force four: Urban, Adventure, Tourer... and one more

Nissan’s electric vehicle concept family is ‘Hyper’ indeed

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VIDEO: Mercedes crashes two EVs to prove structural & battery safety

Mercedes-Benz showcases the safety of its electric vehicles through a public crash test, aiming to address common concerns around EV safety