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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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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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News

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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News

2024 Mitsubishi Triton imagined and spied testing; set for July debut

The sixth-generation Mitsubishi Triton will share its platform with the Nissan Navara

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News

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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News

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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News

2025 Hyundai Sonata N hero imagined

Should Hyundai's hero N division build it?

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News

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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News

Speeding driver cops $200k fine in Finland

That oughta sting a bit...

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News

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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News

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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News

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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News

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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News

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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News

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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News

Nissan Patrol Warrior imagined as second teaser rolls out

At long last, the Nissan Patrol Warrior has been confirmed, with Premcar developing and converting vehicles locally. Is this how it will look?

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News

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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News

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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News

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.

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News

2023 Subaru Forester, WRX & Outback: 50 Years Edition announced

Subaru Australia has introduced a host of special edition vehicles to commemorate 50 years since it commenced local operations

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News

BYD Seal / Atto 4 electric sedan spied in Sydney ahead of coming launch

The mid-size electric sedan has just gone on sale in its domestic market, ahead of an expected Australian launch in early 2023

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Polestar 3 & Volvo EX90 delayed, Polestar 4 still on course; Q1 sales results announced

As modern cars become increasingly dependent on software, Volvo and Polestar have confirmed their related big new SUVs need a little more time. No techbro 'move fast and break things' here...

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GWM Tank 300 ute imagined: This or a Gladiator? 🤔

What if GWM's Wrangler-rivaling Tank 300 could be had in Gladiator-grappling ute form?

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News

Alpine A290 Beta electric hot hatch concept officially unveiled

After leaks and teasers, Alpine has fully unveiled its long-awaited electric hot hatch concept