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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).

    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

    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

    Watch out BMW, Audi and Tesla! Mercedes-Benz planning 2023 new model onslaught

    21 May 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    If you’re looking for a new Mercedes-Benz then the timing is just right...Read more

    Subaru won't cut prices to compete against emerging challenger brands like GWM Haval, MG and Mahindra: 'We can't be all things to all people'

    20 May 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    Subaru won’t engage in a price war with its Chinese challengers, vowing...Read more

    Subaru Crosstrek 2023 review

    19 May 2023 by Stephen Ottley
    Changing the name of a popular car model can be a very risky move - just ask Nissan. The Nissan Pulsar was once one of Australia’s most popular small cars, competing directly against the Toyota Corolla . Then Nissan HQ forced the local operation to adopt the new global nameplate for its hatchback...Read more

    Mercedes-AMG EQE53 4Matic+ Sedan 2023 review: snapshot

    17 May 2023 by Stephen Ottley
    Mercedes-Benz has committed to its electric future, with plans to have...Read more

    Mercedes-Benz EQE350 4Matic Sedan 2023 review: snapshot

    15 May 2023 by Stephen Ottley
    Mercedes-Benz has been building cars for longer than anyone else, but as...Read more

    What Isuzu and Tesla have in common

    14 May 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    At first glance there doesn’t seem like there would be any similarities...Read more

    Mercedes steps up online showroom concept with live video consultations

    13 May 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    Can't make it to a showroom to look for a new car? No worries, Mercedes...Read more

    Mercedes-Benz EQE300 Sedan 2023 review: snapshot

    13 May 2023 by Stephen Ottley
    In the absence of the Tesla Model S the Mercedes-Benz EQE300 is a...Read more

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