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Mike Stevens

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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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News

2026 Kia EV2: Australian launch "highly unlikely" for compact EV

It could have been the affordable small EV many Australians want, but its European production makes the EV2 a likely non-starter for our market.

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Kia EV4 sedan & hatch revealed with new details, Australia confirmed!

Kia unveils striking new EV4 small electric car in sedan and hatch form, with an Australian launch now fully confirmed!

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News

Kia PV5: Electric people-mover and van revealed in more detail

Kia reveals exterior design of its upcoming PV5 commercial vehicle range

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News

2025 VW Golf '8.5' price and specs announced

Updated Volkswagen Golf Mark 8.5 details confirmed for Australia. And no, the Golf R wagon isn't returning.

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BMW says this isn't the new 'iM3' hero, but let's hope it's close

BMW tests 'Heart of Joy' system, hinting at next-gen EV performance.

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News

2025 Skoda Elroq: Everything we know for Australia

Skoda's electric Karoq successor revealed ahead of 2025 Australian launch.

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News

Honda & Nissan merger: The wedding is off

The merger, expected to promise a net worth of around $80 billion AUD, is over – but the brands will continue to work together on the electric project confirmed last year

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Which driver safety features have actually helped us?

A new study out of the Netherlands explores which advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) truly enhance safety and which may actually increase crash risk.

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News

New Medium SUVs coming to Australia in 2025

Listing off the most exciting new models in Australia's most popular new vehicle segment.

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News

New Subaru models coming: Forester, new Strong Hybrid system, and more

Here’s what coming next from a company that’s been putting Aussies behind the wheel for 50 years

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News

New Hyundai Models Coming: Ioniq 9, EV ute, Vision 74, Inster & more!

Your quick guide to all the future models coming from Korean brand Hyundai – including its first ever ute – from 2025 and beyond

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New Mitsubishi models coming: New ASX, Pajero Sport, Delica... and a Lancer EV?

It might be saddled with some of the industry's oldest product, but Mitsubishi has some interesting stuff on the horizon...

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Audi dropping its short-lived odds-and-evens model names

One could generate a fair bit of electricity with all this back-pedalling – or is it 𝘵𝘸𝘰 could..?

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News

Could this be Toyota's next Corolla and GR hot hatch?

The 12th-gen Corolla debuted in 2018, which means Corolla the 13th won't be far away. What can we expect?

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News

VW's new 2025 Tiguan details revealed for Australia

The bigger new Tiguan medium SUV arrives in 2025 with a five-variant range, more tech and a premium feel – but pricing is still to be revealed.

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News

Is this the new 2026 BMW 3 Series?

Could the next-gen BMW 3 Series, the G50, share some key styling cues with the anticipated i3 electric sedan?

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News

New 2026 Toyota RAV4: Everything we know so far

Will the look of Toyota's next RAV4 go full Prado, or something more modern?

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News

Genesis GV60 gets its tracks on for new mountain rescue concept

Genesis has rolled out a snow-ready, search-and-rescue version of its GV60 EV at the World Economic Forum, but details on its actual capability are thin on the ground.

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News

Cadillac says this is its quickest car ever… and it’s an SUV

Cadillac's first all-electric V-Series performance model, the LYRIQ-V, is set to arrive in Australia and New Zealand next year

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2025 Skoda Octavia RS pricing: More power and more standard kit

For 2025, Skoda's quick Octavia RS gets a power boost, a host of previously optional features as standard, a sharper 'as equipped' price.

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New Skoda models coming: Kodiaq, Superb, Octavia, Enyaq and Elroq

Skoda will launch a number of new-gen and facelifted models in 2025, and expand its EV offerings

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Hyundai is planning its own ute, will it look like this?

🕵️‍♂️ Hyundai long ago revealed that it will debut a ute of its own in the future, but will it share anything with the Kia Tasman?

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Reviews

2025 Hyundai Tucson review: Full range detailed

Does this popular medium SUV bring substance to go with its 'Sensuous Sportiness' styling? Review the Tucson range including price, interior, boot space, safety assists and performance.

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2026 Tesla Model S imagined with Model Y's new face

If Tesla gives its big Model S yet another facelift, could the Model Y be our best hint at how it might look?