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).

Can Alfa Romeo be Italy's Tesla?

By Stephen Ottley · 18 Jul 2023

Alfa Romeo will reinvent itself - again - to become an all-electric rival to Tesla by the end of the decade.

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Why car brands are scaling back

By Stephen Ottley · 15 Jul 2023

New car buyers have never been more spoiled for choice, with thousands of models to choose from across a huge array of brands. But don't get used to it, because change is coming.

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Toyota Tundra 2023 review: Hybrid

By Stephen Ottley · 14 Jul 2023

The Toyota Tundra isn't due in Australian showrooms until 2024, but CarsGuide got the chance to preview the new pick-up in the USA. We test drove the Tundra i-Force Max, the powerful hybrid model, to bring you an early preview of what to expect.

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Alfa Romeo Giulia 2024 review: Q

By Stephen Ottley · 13 Jul 2023

Alfa Romeo will launch an all-new, all-electric Giulia in 2025, but before that happens the Italian brand has one final flourish for its petrol-powered version. We headed to France to sample this performance hero's final upgrade that's due in Australia by the end of the year. It also celebrates the 100th anniversary of the brand's Quadrifoglio performance division.

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Why we need more public EV chargers

By Stephen Ottley · 09 Jul 2023

Anyone still living in the fantasy that electric cars are not the future needs to snap out of it and start helping to make the transition easier.

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Alfa Romeo confirms new supercar

By Stephen Ottley · 08 Jul 2023

Alfa Romeo has finally confirmed its worst-kept secret. The Italian brand will build a mid-engine supercar inspired by its famous 33 Stradale as its final internal combustion engine model before it begins transitioning to its electric future.

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Alfa Romeo Stelvio 2024 review: Q - family test

By Stephen Ottley · 06 Jul 2023

Alfa Romeo has spent 100 years making petrol-powered performance cars - but that will end in 2024. Before it switches to electric power, the Italian brand has one last treat for its hi-po SUV - the Stelvio Quadrifoglio.

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Hyundai Tucson 2023 review: Hybrid

By Stephen Ottley · 03 Jul 2023

Hybrid SUV sales are on the rise thanks to models like the Toyota RAV4, Nissan X-Trail and, soon, the Kia Sportage. Hyundai has been missing its own hybrid contender - until now. The company has confirmed it will launch the Tucson Hybrid in Australia in the near-future, but we had an exclusive opportunity to take this incoming model for a test drive in the USA.

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Australian's are ready for adventure

By Stephen Ottley · 02 Jul 2023

Australian families are flocking to more rugged SUVs in record numbers, with the likes of the Toyota Prado and Isuzu MU-X out-selling more urban-friendly alternatives, including the Kia Sorento and Toyota Kluger.

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Subaru urges STI patience...

By Stephen Ottley · 01 Jul 2023

Subaru has admitted that some of its loyal owners haven’t taken its decision to shelve its Subaru Tecnica International (STI) performance sub-brand well.

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