Articles by 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).

BYD Seal 2024 review: Performance

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20 December 2023 by Stephen Ottley

$79k for a car with wind-up windows? Toyota explains why the 2024 Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series cost so much

17 December 2023 by Stephen Ottley

The Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series is so popular that it has a waiting...Read more

Porsche Cayenne Turbo GT 2024 review: snapshot

15 December 2023 by Stephen Ottley

Even when it builds a family-friendly SUV, Porsche still pushes the...Read more

Porsche Cayenne E-Hybrid 2024 review: snapshot

13 December 2023 by Stephen Ottley

The 2024 Porsche Cayenne has something for everyone - from the...Read more

Porsche Cayenne S 2024 review: snapshot

11 December 2023 by Stephen Ottley

The 2024 Porsche Cayenne S is available in either an SUV or Coupe...Read more

Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series 2024 review

7 December 2023 by Stephen Ottley

Let's be clear from the beginning. If you're one of the many, many people who's willingly put down a deposit and are patiently (or impatiently) awaiting the arrival of your Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series there is nothing I can do to change your mind. You think this nearly 40-year old off-roader with...Read more

Porsche Cayenne 2024 review

7 December 2023 by Stephen Ottley

Porsche and family-friendly rarely go together. Anyone who has tried to squeeze into the back seats of a 911 will testify that Porsches traditionally have been focused solely on the driver. That changed with the Cayenne , the brand’s first SUV , which became an instant hit and helped secure the...Read more

Toyota confirms future of V8-powered Toyota LandCruiser 70 Series, but is the new four-cylinder version the future of the famed off-roader?

1 December 2023 by Stephen Ottley

Toyota has announced it will re-open orders for the V8-powered...Read more

Tesla's nightmare? Why BYD is the brand to claim the electric car crown in Australia (hint: they'll have a Toyota HiLux rival)

18 November 2023 by Stephen Ottley

Tesla is the undisputed king of electric cars in Australia.

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MG MG4 XPower 2024 review

17 November 2023 by Stephen Ottley

MG has been one of the fastest growing brands in the Australian market in the past five years, carving a spot for itself amongst the best-selling names. But now it’s about to take on arguably its toughest challenge yet - selling a performance car. MG’s success until now has been built largely on...Read more

Japan's sports car renaissance: New Mazda RX-7, Nissan GT-R and Toyota MR2 lead new wave of hero models

4 November 2023 by Stephen Ottley

They say great minds think alike, in which case there are plenty of...Read more

Forget the Toyota LandCruiser going electric in the future, soon you'll be able to get an electric 40 Series, 60 Series and 80 Series

29 October 2023 by Stephen Ottley

While Toyota teases electric LandCruiser concepts, one Australian...Read more

More than just the 'Ranger Car Company'? Ford boss discusses plans for Mustang Mach-E, F-150, Explorer and more as it looks to expand beyond its successful ute

28 October 2023 by Stephen Ottley

Ford Australia is open to any of its global models, including the new...Read more

How close can you park to another vehicle when parked parallel to the kerb?

25 October 2023 by Stephen Ottley

How close can you park to another vehicle when parked parallel to the...Read more

MG MG4 Long Range 77 2024 review: snapshot

22 October 2023 by Stephen Ottley

The range-topping model in MG’s new electric small car line-up is the MG4...Read more

Bentley Flying Spur 2024 review: Hybrid

20 October 2023 by Stephen Ottley

Just because you want to drive in the absolute lap of luxury doesn’t mean you don’t care about the environment - or saving a few bucks at the petrol bowser. Which is where the Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid enters the scene. This modern take on the limousine combines Bentley’s traditional luxury values...Read more