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).

What's next for Fiat in Australia?

By Stephen Ottley · 31 May 2022

The future of Fiat in Australia has taken another turn with the Italian brand’s United Kingdom market switching to an entirely electrified line-up.

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Would Chevrolet fare better than Holden?

By Stephen Ottley · 29 May 2022

The demise of Holden was a sad chapter in the Australian automotive industry, with what was once considered unthinkable eventually becoming inevitable.

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Is Cadillac right for Australia?

By Stephen Ottley · 28 May 2022

Launching a new luxury brand is no easy task - just as Nissan about Infiniti - but what about launching an old luxury brand?

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The one model Ford really needs

By Stephen Ottley · 22 May 2022

The Ford Bronco is an icon, which is why its return in 2020 was met with so much excitement, not just in the USA but here in Australia. The retro but rugged off-roader would seem like an ideal addition to the Ford Australia line-up - sitting alongside the Ranger and Everest with which it shares its basic underpinnings.

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Which model should GMSV add next?

By Stephen Ottley · 22 May 2022

It’s been two years since the demise of Holden and the establishment of General Motors Speciality Vehicles in Australia. In that time the brand has successfully established the Chevrolet Silverado pick-up range and introduced the highly-anticipated Chevrolet Corvette C8 Stingray.

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Are crash testing policies too strict?

By Stephen Ottley · 20 May 2022

Stricter crash testing requirements may not be helping produce safer cars for customers and instead putting too much focus on new technology with questionable benefits.

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Mercedes-AMG confirms electric future

By Stephen Ottley · 20 May 2022

Mercedes-AMG will launch its first all-electric model in 2025 and has previewed what we can expect with the striking Vision AMG concept car revealed overnight.

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Volkswagen confirms electric ute future plans

By Stephen Ottley · 17 May 2022

Volkswagen will launch a new sub-brand to build electric off-roaders and utes, reviving the famous Scout nameplate from the 1960s and '70s.

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Game changing new models for the top brands

By Stephen Ottley · 15 May 2022

The likes of Toyota, Hyundai, Kia and Ford are Australia’s biggest car brands for a reason - they offer the types of cars we want to buy.

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How Ford lost its Focus

By Stephen Ottley · 14 May 2022

Ford has a long history with small cars dating back to the Cortina, Escort and Laser. But the current Focus looks set to be the end of the line, with sales in steep decline and the Blue Oval no longer seen as a major player in the small car market.

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