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).

A new sports car golden era has begun
By Stephen Ottley · 04 Nov 2023
They say great minds think alike, in which case there are plenty of great minds across the Japanese car industry because they all decided to bring sports cars to the 2023 Tokyo Mobility Show.
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The electric Toyota LandCruiser is coming
By Stephen Ottley · 29 Oct 2023
While Toyota teases electric LandCruiser concepts, one Australian company is getting down to business planning electric conversions of some of the most iconic models.
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Can Ford be more than just the Ranger?
By Stephen Ottley · 28 Oct 2023
Ford Australia is open to any of its global models, including the new electric Explorer, as it looks to diversify its line-up to become less-reliant on the success of its Ranger ute.
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How close can you park to another vehicle when parked parallel to the kerb?
By Stephen Ottley · 25 Oct 2023
How close can you park to another vehicle when parked parallel to the kerb?
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MG MG4 Long Range 77 2024 review: snapshot
By Stephen Ottley · 22 Oct 2023
The range-topping model in MG’s new electric small car line-up is the MG4 Essence 77. Priced from $55,990 (plus on-road costs) this Mazda 3-sized hatch is the most expensive option but still one of the more affordable EVs on sale today.
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Bentley Flying Spur 2024 review: Hybrid
By Stephen Ottley · 20 Oct 2023
The height of efficiency meets the pinnacle of luxury. The Bentley Flying Spur is a modern luxury limousine that will appeal to those looking for a premium sedan. But it also features a plug-in hybrid powertrain that will lure those who want to cut their emissions.Does it makes sense? Is it the best of both worlds or a compromised car? Read our in-depth review to find out.
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MG MG4 Essence 64 2024 review: snapshot
By Stephen Ottley · 20 Oct 2023
The MG4 Essence 64 sits in the middle of the Chinese brand’s electric small car range, priced at $47,990 (plus on-road costs) and offering more performance and equipment.
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Ten fastest hatchbacks available in Australia
By Stephen Ottley · 20 Oct 2023
The hot hatch is in hot demand these days.
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The new ute coming in 2024 to shake things up
By Stephen Ottley · 20 Oct 2023
China's BYD is looking to shake-up the established order when its all-new ute arrives in Australia by the end of 2024.
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BYD's newest model could be a game changer
By Stephen Ottley · 17 Oct 2023
Rising Chinese brand BYD has launched its direct challenger to Tesla's popular Model 3, undercutting it by more than $12,000.
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