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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

Last-ever Kona N: Just 26 cars left in stock

There's a handful of opportunities to pick up this high-riding hot hatch before the show is over

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News

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan: Petrol-only for Oz, PHEV dreams dropped

New Tiguan won't get a plug-in hybrid variant in Australia, despite early hopes

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Advice

Electric Cars: Best Buys, Advice, Guides & Explainers

Everything you need to know about how EVs work, their 'pros & cons', which ones to buy and how to make the most of them!

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News

2024 Audi Q6 E-Tron electric SUV previewed: New interior, Android tech

The upcoming Audi Q6 E-Tron promises to offer practicality, rapid charging and modern tech in a popular mid-size electric SUV package

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News

2025 Nissan Leaf replacement to be ‘mini-Ariya’ small SUV

It probably won't look like the hatch we've presented in this story, but at least we know a new Leaf is coming

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News

Motoring magazines growing audience, Wheels up 41 per cent!

Vinyl records, film cameras, classic cars, and magazines – as much as progress and technology tries, you just can't keep a good thing down.

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News

2024 Genesis GV70 & GV80: Fewer engines, prices up as inflation grips

Genesis does away with the GV70's unpopular diesel option, and getting into a GV80 is now a lot more expensive...

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News

Australia's Premcar develops Coyote-powered V8 Bronco for American brand

Australian engineering outfit tames American icon.

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News

Kia EV9: Is this the giant, electric, seven-seat SUV Aussies want?

So who’s buying a massive, seven-seat, electric SUV that weighs in at almost 3000kg? Arms are wide open, it seems

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News

Hyundai Ioniq electric ute imagined

Hyundai has confirmed an electric pickup will join its line-up – and while we don't know exactly how it'll look, it could go a little like this...

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News

A 2025 Toyota Prado Ute? Yes please

Whether you want to call it a Prado ute or a new-generation, retro-styled 70 Series ute, we are very on-board with this design

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News

2024 Toyota Prado: What you think so far

A full day since its global unveiling, here's how you responded to our polls and posts on the new Prado.

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News

2024 Toyota Prado revealed, Australian timing confirmed

The first all-new Toyota LandCruiser Prado in 14 years has debuted with hybrid power, a bigger body and more tech, while an uprated towing capacity is expected

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News

Mini is slapping a smartwatch on the dash of its new Cooper, and I'm into it

BMW's 'budget' brand, Mini, is doubling down on the iconic round display with a fully frisbee'd screen and graphics that look like they've come straight from my Samsung Galaxy Watch.

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News

Eco-friendly Google Maps routes have dramatically cut vehicle pollution

Google claims its Maps eco-friendly route suggestions have saved more than a million tonnes of vehicle CO2 emissions in a year

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News

Tidbits from MG: New MG3, reinventing the brand, deleted air-con buttons & more

Australian media recently travelled to China to drive a number of new MG models, and speak with the brand's key executives. Here's a few choice quotes from the trip.

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News

2023 BMW X1 pricing and features for Australia

BMW's small SUV has also spawned an all-electric variant, with both models set for an Australian launch – and now we've driven both

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News

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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News

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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News

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?

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News

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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News

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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News

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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News

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?