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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).

    Volkswagen reveals plans for expanded electric car range - including sub-$40k small car, and EVs with 700km of driving range

    2 January 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    The most important new cars coming in 2023 for Australia's biggest brands: Toyota bZ4X, Mazda CX-60, Hyundai Ioniq 6 and more

    2 January 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    A new year brings with it new hopes and expectations for Australia’s...Read more

    From drab to desirable: Kia's electric car revolution has helped change the way Australians look at the Korean brand

    1 January 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    Kia has just launched its most expensive model yet, the EV6 GT, with a...Read more

    Volkswagen Australia 'incredibly interested' in new electric Toyota LandCruiser and Chevrolet Silverado rivals from new Scout brand

    30 December 2022 by Stephen Ottley

    Volkswagen Australia has revealed it is eager to add the upcoming Scout...Read more

    Why Hyundai doesn't want to finish fifth in sales in 2023

    29 December 2022 by Stephen Ottley

    Hyundai began 2022 hoping to move up to second in the sales charts but...Read more

    Doing less with more: How Tesla, MG, Ford and more are selling lots of cars with limited choice

    28 December 2022 by Stephen Ottley

    Diversity has been the keyword for car makers for the past decade (or...Read more

    Who cares? Why we need to stop worrying about how fast electric cars can go | Opinion

    25 December 2022 by Stephen Ottley

    Even the most diehard anti-Tesla advocates cannot ignore the impact the...Read more

    Hyundai N Vision 74 concept may spawn new hero model to take on Toyota Supra and BMW M2

    24 December 2022 by Stephen Ottley

    The time may have finally arrived for Hyundai to take its next step as...Read more

    What Tesla has done that Lexus, Volvo, Land Rover and others have all failed to achieve

    18 December 2022 by Stephen Ottley

    When it comes to luxury cars in Australia, the market is dominated by...Read more

    2023 Volkswagen Golf sales are about to stop - this is the reason why

    14 December 2022 by Stephen Ottley

    Volkswagen Australia is bracing for sales of its popular Golf small car...Read more

    The electric Volkswagen Kombi hits Oz: First examples of all-new VW ID.Buzz EV lands in Australia to give families and businesses a fun electric alternative... eventually

    14 December 2022 by Stephen Ottley

    Volkswagen Australia has taken delivery of its first examples of the...Read more

    Confirmed! Volkswagen eAmarok 'in development' to take German brand's Ford Ranger rival battery powered

    14 December 2022 by Stephen Ottley

    Volkswagen has revealed plans to introduce an all-electric version of...Read more

    Hyundai Ioniq 5 N v Kia EV6 GT: How the South Korean electric SUVs will compare to each other

    13 December 2022 by Stephen Ottley

    Hyundai and Kia are on a collision course in 2023.

    The two South...Read more

    Hyundai N plans revealed! Ioniq 5 to lead brand into new EV era, but will i30 and Kona N survive?

    12 December 2022 by Stephen Ottley

    Hyundai’s N Performance brand will introduce its first electric model...Read more

    Kia EV6 GT detailed: New sports car-rivaling EV arrives to claim the crown from Stinger as South Korean brand's new poster child

    9 December 2022 by Stephen Ottley

    The Kia Stinger heralded the South Korean brand’s aspirations to become...Read more

    BYD Ute will have 'Australian pulse': Local experts will help design and testing of all-electric Toyota HiLux rival from China

    7 December 2022 by Stephen Ottley

    BYD’s new all-electric ute will be designed and developed with...Read more

    Better looking than a Lamborghini Urus? Why Ferrari is no longer taking orders for its controversial new Purosangue 'SUV'

    4 December 2022 by Stephen Ottley

    Upset that Ferrari has built an ‘SUV’? Well, the Italian brand and its...Read more

    Step aside Tesla and Toyota, Hyundai wants to be the electric car leader in Australia!

    4 December 2022 by Stephen Ottley

    Hyundai Australia is confident it can become the “leading EV player” in...Read more

    Electric cars will spearhead Hyundai Australia's latest product onslaught, but where is the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid-fighting Tucson SUV?

    3 December 2022 by Stephen Ottley

    Hyundai is readying a wave of new electrified models in a bid to...Read more

    Is this Australia's cheapest electric car? 2023 BYD Dolphin EV spotted as new Nissan Leaf rival undergoes local testing ahead of imminent launch

    2 December 2022 by Stephen Ottley

    The BYD Atto 3 is set to get company soon, with an example of the...Read more

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