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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).

    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

    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

    Better late than nEVer: How Mazda will accelerate its electric car plans to catch up to Tesla, Hyundai and others

    10 June 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    Australians will have to wait at least another 18 months before Mazda...Read more

    As Tesla rises, Mercedes-Benz prepares for all-EV future whenever customers are ready

    10 June 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    Mercedes-Benz is prepared to switch to an all-electric line-up as soon...Read more

    Subaru stands by Impreza... for now: Why the Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Hyundai i30 rival could make electric switch as small car sales decline

    9 June 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    Subaru Australia will launch the new-generation Impreza before the end...Read more

    Why Mercedes dumped plug-in hybrids as it prepares for an electric car revolution

    7 June 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    Australian new car buyers are taking an all-or-nothing approach to...Read more

    Mazda Australia is missing out on the CX-50, Mazda3 Turbo and other exciting models - but it hasn't lost its global status

    3 June 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    Don't let the missing CX-50, CX-70 and Mazda3 Turbo fool you -...Read more

    The secret to selling more electric cars is actually in your homes

    2 June 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    Integrating solar panels and batteries into new home builds will be key...Read more

    Is Mazda Skyactiv-X an expensive flop for the brand? Why the technology has failed to work in the Australian market | Opinion

    28 May 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    It was meant to be the saviour of the internal combustion engine. A new...Read more

    Subaru Outback, Forester and Crosstrek Wilderness 'in the pipeline' for Australian launch: More rugged off-roaders coming Down Under

    26 May 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    Subaru Australia has all-but-confirmed the introduction of the more off...Read more

    Subaru Crosstrek 2.0L 2023 review: snapshot

    26 May 2023 by Stephen Ottley
    Prices have risen significantly with the change from XV to Crosstrek, so...Read more

    Vehicle types explained

    25 May 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    What is a car?

    A car is any four-wheeled, self-propelled vehicle...Read more

    Subaru Crosstrek 2.0S 2023 review: snapshot

    24 May 2023 by Stephen Ottley
    The Crosstrek 2.0R is the pinnacle of the range in terms of equipment, but...Read more

    Subaru Crosstrek 2.0R 2023 review: snapshot

    22 May 2023 by Stephen Ottley
    The Crosstrek 2.0R is priced from $38,490 (plus on-road costs) and comes...Read more

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