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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2025 Toyota Corolla imagined in hatch and sedan forms – would this grab you?

A new-generation Toyota Corolla could take its styling cues from the latest Prius and Crown models – and it might look a little something like this

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3D-printed, LS1-powered Lamborghini Aventador comes to life – 150 videos done!

Father builds an Aventador for his son, and now it drives – but we're not out on the road just yet... there's a lot still left to do!

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Toyota, please build this 'MR-E' electric roadster

MG is chasing Tesla hard into the electric roadster space with its new Cyberster – will Toyota match pace?

Porsche 357 Speedster concept
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2023 Porsche Vision 357 Speedster concept unveiled

Porsche follows stunning 357 coupe concept with the must-have sequel: a jaw-dropping new 357 Speedster concept.

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GWM Ora EV pricing drops to $39,990 to compete with MG 4, BYD Dolphin

GWM has announced significant price cuts on its brand-new Ora electric hatch, making it a more compelling alternative to the new & cheap MG 4 and BYD Dolphin EVs

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2024 Kia Cerato successor spied, global naming alignment likely

It looks like Kia isn't ready to bow out of the shrinking small sedan market, but what will this new 'Cerato' be called?

Advice

Safe driving these holidays: How to prepare for a road trip

Heading away over the Christmas and school holidays? Check this list and guide first, to make sure your trip is safe and enjoyable!

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2024 Skoda Kodiaq imagined & teased alongside new Superb

The next-generation Skoda Kodiaq and Superb will debut later this year, with a local launch expected in 2024

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VW goes after keyboard warriors with new Amarok ad

Volkswagen's latest TV commercial (remember those?) sees a keen employee track down online haters

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BYD Dolphin EV on sale in Australia from June 22, pricing due this week

Confirmed: It'll be called the BYD Dolphin rather than the 'Atto 2', and get this – they're launching it at Seaworld. Love it. ?

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2025 Hyundai Sonata N hero imagined

Should Hyundai's hero N division build it?

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Ford & GM switching to Tesla NACS EV chargers in North America

The landmark move will see the first non-Tesla car manufacturer integrate with its Supercharging network

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Speeding driver cops $200k fine in Finland

That oughta sting a bit...

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VW ID.Buzz 7-seater revealed, Australian arm's hand "is firmly up"

The new long-wheelbase version of Volkswagen's upcoming ID.Buzz electric van has been revealed, and the local branch is keen to bring it in.

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Continental SportContact 7 tyres on sale in Australia

The venerable SportContact 6 now has a successor in Australia, with the new SportContact 7 now available.

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2024 BMW 5 Series Touring wagon imagined

With the recent reveal of BMW's new 5 Series and i5 electric sedan, it just makes sense to wonder how it'd look as a wagon...

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2024 Range Rover Sport SV pricing: 467kW hero here soon

It’s the most powerful Range Rover ever, and it’ll be in Australia by the fourth quarter of 2023. This is the new Range Rover Sport SV.

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2024 BMW 5 Series & electric i5: Pricing and features

BMW's eighth-gen executive sedan is coming to Australia this year priced between $114,900-215,900

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Honda Australia won’t sell an EV until around 2028, Europe in no hurry either

Hybrids, not EVs, are the focus for Honda Down Under but the brand denies it’s behind the competition – even in Europe.

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New Mustang delayed to early 2024, Ford Australia confirms

Order books for the sixth-gen Mustang closed in 2022, and now keen buyers will have to wait until early 2024 for the new generation.

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Recalls: MY22 Corvette exhaust defect, MY22-23 Civic Hybrid ECU fault

New recall notices have been issued for the 2022 Chevrolet Corvette and the 2022-23 Honda Civic Hybrid.

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2024 JAC T9 diesel ute in Australia this year, EV version due next year

The affordable faction of the popular dual-cab ute segment will expand soon with a Chinese newcomer, the JAC T9 – set to battle the GWM Ute, LDV T60, and Ssangyong Musso

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2024 BMW i5 previewed – and now leaked!

As the all-electric BMW i5 nears production, the brand has been rolling out teasers – but, too late, it's surfaced on social media.

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Ford's free Driving Skills for Life is back, focused on night driving

As new data shows the grave risk to young drivers at night, Ford has geared its latest Driving Skills for Life program to driving after sunset.