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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).

    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

    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

    MG MG4 Essence 64 2024 review: snapshot

    20 October 2023 by Stephen Ottley
    The MG4 Essence 64 sits in the middle of the Chinese brand’s electric...Read more

    Ten fastest hatchbacks available in Australia

    20 October 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    The hot hatch is in hot demand these days.

    Australians have...Read more

    'Best in class' BYD Ute detailed: Big power for China's Toyota HiLux and Ford Ranger rival that's coming in 2024 - but don't call it a hybrid

    20 October 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    China's BYD is looking to shake-up the established order when its all-...Read more

    Has the Tesla Model 3 finally met its match? BYD Seal electric car pricing announced and you'll never guess how much it costs

    17 October 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    Rising Chinese brand BYD has launched its direct challenger to Tesla's...Read more

    Flying cars: Are they real and what will they look like in the future?

    17 October 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    It’s well known that Henry Ford popularised and democratised the...Read more

    From the Excel to now! How Hyundai managed to evolve and sell its first six-figure car - and why it may still aim higher

    14 October 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    As Rachel Hunter famously told us - it won't happen overnight, but it...Read more

    2023 Bathurst 1000: What you need to know about this weekend's Great Race

    8 October 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    This weekend it’s the other race that stops the nation - and this one...Read more

    The demise of affordable performance models like Toyota GR86, Ford Fiesta ST and Honda Civic Type R: How car makers are pricing enthusiasts out of the new car market | Opinion

    8 October 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    Affordable performance cars are a lot like hamburgers. Once they were...Read more

    What the heck am I looking at?! Why digital dashboards aren't all they cracked up to be | Opinion

    7 October 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    Technology has always been a double-edged sword... ever since we...Read more

    Diesel or electric ute? Why LDV is doing things 'backwards' - introducing electric cars ahead of petrol and diesel vans and utes

    1 October 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    Chinese commercial vehicle specialist, LDV, is flipping the car...Read more

    Watch out Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux, these are the new utes from Kia, Nissan, Mitsubishi and more that are headed our way

    23 September 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    Almost one in five new vehicles sold in Australia in 2023 have been a...Read more

    MG won't quit on cheap cars despite premium push

    16 September 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    MG has good news for Australian new car buyers, but bad news for its...Read more

    The electric van looking to take the commercial crown from the Toyota HiAce

    14 September 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    Burgeoning Chinese commercial vehicle specialist LDV has set its sights...Read more

    Forget the Tesla Cybertruck, Ford F-150 Lightning and Rivian R1T, the LDV GST is set to be the first all-electric 4x4 ute in Australia

    13 September 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    If at first you don't succeed, try again with more power and a tougher...Read more

    Ford. Volkswagen. BYD? Why China is pushing to create a global automotive juggernaut to challenge the established order | Opinion

    10 September 2023 by Stephen Ottley

    Empires rise and fall, it has been that way since the dawn of time. Don...Read more

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