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Mike Stevens

Contributor

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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

Albanese Government to back $150 million in low-interest EV loans

Government-backed EV loans aim to boost adoption among Australians earning under $100,000

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Advice

Know your dashboard warning lights (don't just tape it over...)

It’s no fun when your dashboard lights up like a Christmas tree, but what do those warning lights mean?

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Advice

Australian Road Rules: L- and P-plate restrictions by state and territory

How learner and provisional drivers are restricted on the road in each state and territory in Australia

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News

New Small Cars coming to Australia in 2025

This is your definitive list of all the new small cars bound for Australia in 2025.

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News

Maserati's $700K GT2 Stradale now available to Australia

Available strictly by customer order only, the GT2 Stradale brings a lighter kerb weight, more power and a significant lift in downforce

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News

2025 Lexus LBX Morizo RR pricing and features

The compact and hotted-up Lexus LBX Morizo RR will arrive in the first half of 2025, priced from just under $77,000 before on-road costs.

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News

New Small SUVs coming to Australia in 2025

From the Cupra Formentor to the Zeekr X, your complete guide to all the new compact SUVs heading to Australian showrooms in 2025 and beyond.

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News

BYD Atto 3 Up compact electric SUV: Everything we know

New details revealing an Atto 3 Up trademark could hint at Australian launch plans

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News

2025 Mazda MX-5 pricing: 35th Anniversary Edition joins range

Mazda marks 35 years of the MX-5 with a limited-edition model and updates to its 2025 line-up, including revised trim options and pricing

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News

2025 Hyundai Palisade revealed

The 2025 Hyundai Palisade debuts with a boxier design, upgraded cabin tech, and a nine-seat configuration

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News

This tiny Honda is Japan's Car of the Year, while the Triton impressed most on design

The Honda Freed has claimed the 2024-2025 Japan Car of the Year title, outscoring the Mazda CX-80, while the Mini Cooper secured the Import Car of the Year award

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News

2025 Kia Sportage facelift: Australia confirmed, with diesel too

The new-look Kia Sportage debuted at the LA motor show this week, with an Australian launch set for early 2025

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News

Zeekr X electric SUV: Australian pricing + ANCAP 5-star rating confirmed

The 2025 Zeekr X electric SUV is now available for pre-order in Australia, offering two variants and a competitive starting price.

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News

2025 BMW 1 Series pricing for Australia

The updated BMW 1 Series hatch has arrived with a refreshed design and the latest tech on board.

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News

VFACTS November 2024: New vehicle sales decline, FCAI downplays EV growth

Australian car sales dropped 11.6% in November 2024, with hybrids gaining traction while EVs struggle to make inroads – according to the FCAI.

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News

Australian EV market cracks 100,000 sales. Or does it?

Australia’s EV sales in 2024, including plug-in hybrid vehicles, have exceeded 100,000 units. We take a look at the breakdown of those numbers.

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News

Ford Australia kills electric Puma plan, citing "market dynamics"

After first confirming in early 2023 that it would bring the electric Puma to Australia, Ford has instead surrendered another segment

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News

REVEALED: Jaguar Type 00 previews sleek new future EV

Jaguar's Type 00 concept has gone official at Miami Art Week, showcasing a long and low design on an advanced EV platform.

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News

2025 Subaru BRZ pricing and features

Subaru’s 2025 BRZ sports coupe arrives with enhanced standard equipment, upgraded tech, and unchanged pricing.

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News

VW worker strikes disrupt production as labour dispute escalates

Volkswagen faces widespread strikes at nine German plants as workers protest planned cost-cutting measures, including job cuts and factory closures

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News

2025 Toyota Supra Track Edition: Final version arriving next year

Toyota’s A90 GR Supra enters its final phase with the Track Edition in Australia and a more powerful Final Edition for Europe and Japan

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News

Mahindra XEV 9e and BE 6e electric SUVs unveiled

Mahindra has unveiled two electric SUVs, the XEV 9e and BE 6e, with plans for a potential Australian release after their debut in India

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News

2025 Audi Q5 Sportback SQ5 Sportback revealed, Australia confirmed

Audi has revealed the 2025 Q5 Sportback and SQ5 Sportback, combining coupe-inspired styling with shared features from the regular Q5 SUV.

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News

VW preparing heritage-inspired redesign of all ID-badged EVs

Volkswagen has announced a redesign for its ID electric range, combining heritage-inspired design with technical updates, starting from 2026