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).

Subaru Crosstrek 2.0R 2023 review: snapshot

22 May 2023 by Stephen Ottley

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

Self driving cars: What is an autonomous vehicle and how do they work?

12 May 2023 by Stephen Ottley

Self-driving cars have become one of the most hot-button topics in the...Read more

Mercedes-Benz EQE 2023 review: Sedan

11 May 2023 by Stephen Ottley

Anyone in any doubt about the future of Mercedes-Benz shouldn’t be anymore. The company that invented the automobile is committed to going all-electric as soon as possible, and its newest model is confirmation of that. The EQE Sedan is the latest addition to its electric line-up, joining the EQA ,...Read more