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

Polestar secures $1.5b funding as Volvo reduces stake to 18%

Polestar gets a big boost with new funding and a longer-term commitment from parent Geely, now a direct shareholder

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Monash University opens 45 EV chargers to the public across four campuses

A host of new fast and standard EV chargers will be available to students and the public alike

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Report cards: Ford, Mercedes, Tesla lead new survey on EV sustainability & human rights

A coalition of integrity-focused groups has scored the world’s leading carmakers on their efforts to cut problematic supply out of EV manufacturing

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The Apple Car is dead

Faltering EV demand and setbacks in autonomous car timelines mean the ‘iCar’ has been cancelled

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MG LS6 shown in Geneva, Australian launch still in sight

MG has used this week's Geneva Motor Show to launch a barrage of new models into European buyers' minds – including the electric 570kW LS6 that could reach Australia next year

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WATCH: New Renault 5 electric hatch live reveal video

The Renault 5 is soon making a comeback as a retro electric hatchback to replace the ageing Zoe

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2024 Hyundai Ioniq 5 N pricing: 478kW, $111k hero on sale now

Customers will have 12 hours to snaffle up the first batch of Hyundai’s high-performance EV, with orders opening on September 15

Reviews

2024 Renault Megane E-Tech review: Australian first drive

Renault's return to electric power in Australia's passenger car space is an outing full of flair & tech, but can it steal buyers away from popular price rivals?

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2024 Peugeot E-308 revealed: Australia confirmed, E-Expert too

Following its global reveal 18 months ago, Peugeot has confirmed its all-electric E-308 small car will come to Australia – along with the E-Expert van

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BMW M: Want a manual? Buy it now while you still can

Bavarian tuning division declares the manual an endangered species

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2025 Mazda CX-5: What we know, and why it might not be called ‘CX-5’

Everything we know about the replacement for Mazda's top-selling CX-5 midsize SUV, which promises similar size and value to the current model

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2024 Fiat 600e electric SUV detailed, Abarth 600e revealed

The quirky Fiat 600e electric crossover has been officially revealed, offering a more practical alternative to the 500e hatch. Now there's the hero Abarth model, too.

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It's 2024, how many cars are there in the world?

Ever wondered how many cars currently exist in the world and where most of them are? Wonder no more

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Polestar confirms Hertz delivery pause, rental giant promises not to offload existing cars

Following news that it is selling off its Tesla fleet to stem huge repair costs, Hertz has now paused its US-market orders for the Polestar 2. Australian availability remains unaffected.

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Lexus RZ F trademarked in Australia and Europe: Hero EV coming?

After showcasing a performance-focused 'RZ Sport' at the Monterey car show in California, Lexus has now trademarked the very suggestive RZ F name

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2024 LDV eDeliver 7 electric van pricing and features

Australian pricing and details for the electric LDV eDeliver 7, including driving range and cargo capabilities

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2025 BMW i5 Touring: Australian pricing revealed, third-quarter launch set

Circle the wagons on your shopping list

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2024 Audi RS6 GT: Final super wagon revealed, Australian units confirmed

Okay, it’s not officially the final form of the lauded RS6, but we’d be shocked if it isn’t – and only 660 will be built, with around 20 bound for Australia.

Advice

Can you check if you've been caught by a speed camera?

You've just experienced that sinking feeling that you may have been snapped by a speed camera. Is there a way to see if you'll actually be fined?

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2024.5 Ford Tourneo people mover: Price and features for new eight-seater

Ford joins the people-mover fight in Australia, confirming the Tourneo (Tourneo Custom in Europe) will reach Australia in the fourth quarter of 2024.

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Used car sales results for 2023 show falling prices, strong demand and more options

You might've taken a bath if you'd bought a used car just a couple of years ago, but improved supply in the new-car market is seeing prices and availability getting better in the used market

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F1: Drive to Survive season 6 confirmed for February

The latest instalment in the wildly popular Netflix series Drive to Survive will hit screens on February 23

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LEAKED! This is the all-electric 2024 Porsche Macan

Porsche’s hot-selling small SUV boasts a fresh look and bigger dimensions

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2024 Skoda Octavia SportLine adds free upgrades: Pricing and features

The Octavia SportLine trim has finally arrived in Australia, following the wider range’s debut in 2021