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

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Hyundai Inster juices up for muscly concept

Interesting culture association aside, Hyundai's new Insteroid concept looks like it'll be a muscly little macho man

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Renault 5 Turbo 3E hot hatch will be limited to 1980 units globally

Renault has confirmed the electric Renault 5 Turbo 3E hot hatch for Australia, blending retro styling with modern electric performance and technology.

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2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA revealed, Australian launch confirmed

Mercedes-Benz unveils its new CLA in electric form to start, with huge efficiency promises and a botload of AI chat.

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Toyota C-HR+ EV revealed with BZ4X electric systems

No BZ badge for this one, but the C-HR+ is as much 'beyond zero' as the model it borrows from.

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2025 Lexus RZ: More power and a fun-focused manual mode

Lexus updates its RZ EV line-up with increased power and range, focusing on performance and efficiency

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2025 Kia EV3 pricing revealed

Kia's smallest and most affordable electric vehicle is now available in Australia.

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New Jeep Compass teased again, big reveal due in coming weeks

The long-awaited new-generation Jeep Compass will be unveiled in Europe "this Spring", meaning sometime from late March onwards.

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Volvo ES90: Electric high-riding flagship sedan revealed

Looking more than a little like the big brother of offspin Polestar's little 2, Volvo's ES90 luxury electric 'sedan' will reach Australia in late 2025.

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VW goes retro again! ID Every1 concept revealed for 2027 sales launch

Volkswagen promised a little more loyalty to old-school styling in future EVs, and here's our first look at that plan. Mission accomplished? We'll see...

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Australia's new car sales fell in February, but PHEVs and hybrids shine on

New vehicle sales in Australia dipped again in February, with the FCAI reporting a 9.6% drop compared to the same month last year. Battery EVs are down, while PHEVs and hybrids are growing in popularity.

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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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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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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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2025 Skoda Elroq: Everything we know for Australia

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

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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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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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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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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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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?