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    Articles by Stephen Ottley

    Stephen Ottley

    Stephen Ottley

    Contributing Journalist

    Steve has been obsessed with all things automotive for as long as he can remember. Literally, his earliest memory is of a car. Having amassed an enviable Hot Wheels and Matchbox collection as a kid he moved into the world of real cars with an Alfa Romeo Alfasud.

    Despite that questionable history he carved a successful career for himself, firstly covering motorsport for Auto Action magazine before eventually moving into the automotive publishing world with CarsGuide in 2008. Since then he's worked for every major outlet, having work published in The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, Drive.com.au, Street Machine, V8X and F1 Racing.

    These days he still loves cars as much as he did as a kid and has an Alfa Romeo Alfasud in the garage (but not the same one as before... that's a long story).

    Why you'll have less cars to choose from in future: The electric car era is changing the way car makers operate and that will mean fewer models | Analysis

    15 July 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    Toyota Tundra 2023 review: Hybrid

    14 July 2023 by Stephen Ottley
    Australia has embraced American culture in recent years, with more and more people following the NBA, wearing baseball team hats and embracing the US-style hamburger. We’ve also adopted American culture on the road, with the likes of the Chevrolet Silverado and Ram 1500 becoming increasingly...Read more

    Alfa Romeo Giulia 2024 review: Q

    13 July 2023 by Stephen Ottley
    It was meant to herald the start of a new era for Alfa Romeo, one which...Read more

    Out of charge: Why we need to accelerate our EV charging network ASAP | Opinion

    9 July 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    Anyone still living in the fantasy that electric cars are not the...Read more

    Alfa Romeo confirms new Porsche 911 rival: Retro-inspired supercar to be petrol-powered finale for Italian brand

    8 July 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    Alfa Romeo has finally confirmed its worst-kept secret. The Italian...Read more

    Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2024 review: Q - family test

    6 July 2023 by Stephen Ottley
    As the old saying goes - as one door closes, another one opens. Alfa Romeo is closing the door on the internal combustion engine and opening its future to electrification . By the end of the decade (or sooner) the famous and very old brand will have transitioned to an all-electric line-up. But...Read more

    Hyundai Tucson 2023 review: Hybrid

    3 July 2023 by Stephen Ottley
    If you look at Hyundai Australia’s current line-up there are some key pieces missing. Perhaps the most obvious is the lack of a Tucson Hybrid to compete against the popular Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, as well as the likes of the newer Kia Sportage Hybrid, and Nissan X-Trail e-Power. Fortunately for Hyundai...Read more

    Ready for adventure: How the Toyota Prado, Isuzu MU-X, Ford Everest and other rugged SUVs have become the new family favourite

    2 July 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    Australian families are flocking to more rugged SUVs in record numbers...Read more

    Subaru fans impatiently awaiting the return of STI: Why the performance brand will bounce back with electric power

    1 July 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    Subaru has admitted that some of its loyal owners haven’t taken its...Read more

    FWD vs AWD: What's the difference?

    29 June 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    All-wheel drive and four-wheel drive - it’s the same thing, right?...Read more

    Are cars too expensive? Why rising costs are creating an opportunity for brands like MG, Haval, BYD and more

    24 June 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    It's not breaking news that Chinese brands such as MG, GWM Haval and...Read more

    Subaru Ascent 'a work-in-progress': Why Subaru hasn't given up on its Toyota Kluger, Mazda CX-9, Hyundai Santa Fe rival

    22 June 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    There's fresh hope that Subaru Australia could add the Ascent large SUV...Read more

    Ford F-150 on the way: Blue Oval's Chevrolet Silverado and Ram 1500 rival is close to hitting Australian showrooms - and we've spotted one on the road

    18 June 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    The countdown is on for the Ford F-150 to arrive in Australia. The...Read more

    Don't want an electric Corolla, HiLux or LandCruiser? Toyota has a radical new plan that could save the internal combustion engine

    17 June 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    Toyota has emerged as an unlikely contender to save the internal...Read more

    How long can the Mazda 6 last? No plans to drop Toyota Camry rival despite declining sales and 'old age'

    17 June 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    Mazda recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of its 6 model, which...Read more

    Mazda 2 future unclear: Japanese brand won't commit to next-generation rival for MG3, Suzuki Baleno and Kia Rio

    16 June 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    Add the Mazda2 to the list of passenger cars facing an uncertain future...Read more

    'Super' Ford Ranger to take on Dakar Rally: Ultimate off-roader will tackle the world's toughest off-road race against a familiar rival

    14 June 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    The showroom struggle between the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux is set...Read more

    Toyota Corolla 2023 review: ZR Hatch

    13 June 2023 by Stephen Ottley
    Football, meat pies, kangaroos and… it used to be ‘Holden cars’, but these days maybe the old ad jingle could include the Toyota Corolla. The Japanese small car has been a favourite amongst Australian car buyers for decades, and despite a slow start as people questioned what was then a relatively...Read more

    Subaru defends 2023 Crosstrek Hybrid but promises more is coming to compete against Toyota Corolla Cross, Hyundai Kona and Kia Niro

    13 June 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    Subaru is preparing to launch a new-generation hybrid system as it...Read more

    CX-5 name game: Is Mazda about to make a huge mistake with its Toyota RAV4 rival?

    11 June 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    Mazda could be about to make one of its most significant changes, one...Read more

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