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).

Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon: Everything you need to know

By Stephen Ottley · 19 Nov 2021

Like Madonna, Bono and Oprah, the G-Wagon has become a mononym.

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Porsche Taycan GTS joins the electric charge

By Stephen Ottley · 18 Nov 2021

Porsche has done it again - found another gap in its range to fill.

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Kia reveals EV9 concept

By Stephen Ottley · 18 Nov 2021

Kia might finally have a big, boxy and bold SUV to take on the Toyota LandCruiser - and it's all-electric.The Kia Concept EV9 was unveiled overnight at the Los Angeles motor show and previews the next major EV model from the brand, which should land in lo

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Kia EV9: Electric LandCruiser rival teased

By Stephen Ottley · 12 Nov 2021

Kia is only weeks away from launching the all-new EV6 in Australia, but it’s already getting its next electric vehicle ready. The South Korean car maker has released teaser images of its EV9 large SUV, which is due to be unveiled officially at the Los Angeles Motor Show next week (November 17).

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Drink driving: Australia's penalties detailed

By Stephen Ottley · 08 Nov 2021

It’s been nearly 40 years since random breath testing and the famous ‘booze bus’ became a part of Australian driving. In that time road deaths from alcohol-related accidents have dropped dramatically, saving hundreds of families every year from trauma.

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Will HSV prices continue to rise?

By Stephen Ottley · 07 Nov 2021

Cars traditionally lose value as soon as you drive them off the showroom floor. But not all Australian-made cars it seems.

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Can the Nissan GT-R, Toyota Supra and Mazda RX-7 reach the high prices of the Holden Commodore and Ford Falcon? JDM performance heroes could be the next trend in collectable cars

By Stephen Ottley · 07 Nov 2021

Wondering why a 20-year-old Nissan GT-R can cost up to $200,000?

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Will a rear-drive Mazda6 be a hit?

By Stephen Ottley · 06 Nov 2021

A powerful six-cylinder engine. A dynamic rear-wheel drive chassis. A stylish and well-appointed cabin that can accommodate a family.

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How important is the new Qashqai?

By Stephen Ottley · 03 Nov 2021

Nissan has a big year planned for 2022 with the arrival of the new Qashqai, X-Trail, Pathfinder and Z. All four are important in their own way, but one stands out ahead of the others in terms of the impact it could have on the brand’s Australian hopes.

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Ford unleashes wild Bronco desert racer

By Stephen Ottley · 02 Nov 2021

Ford has unveiled the wildest Bronco yet. It’s called the Bronco DR, which stands for Desert Racer, and while it’s been designed to tackle off-road racing events, it could also give us an idea what to expect when the Bronco Raptor arrives in 2022.

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