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Stephen Ottley

Sydney

Editor at Torquecafe

Motoring and motor racing journalist. And baseball/cricket tragic. The views I express are my own.

Articles

  • 1 week ago | carsguide.com.au | Stephen Ottley

    All adviceWe're here to help you with any car issues FamilyLooking for tips on how to carry or travel with your family? AdventureHow To, off-road tips and adventure travel destinations TradiesNot just utes. Detailed advice for you - the tradie - on what car is right for you and your job Ask the GuideLooking for an answer? Our automotive experts are here to help Is it illegal? If you're wondering, we've probably got the answer Towing CapacityUnsure of your car's maximum towing capacity?

  • 1 week ago | torquecafe.com | Stephen Ottley

    Cadillac has seemingly picked a bad time to launch in Australia. Sales of electric vehicles have slowed and the American luxury brand is introducing an all-electric range. The first Cadillac Lyriq owners have their cars in their driveways, and this is only the beginning. General Motors Australia, its parent company, has already confirmed the high-performance Lyriq V, smaller Optiq and larger Vistiq will all join the local range in the near-future.

  • 1 week ago | torquecafe.com | Stephen Ottley

    The Holden Colorado was a staple on Australian roads in the latter days of the Lion brand. Since it disappeared, along with the rest of the brand, the Ford Ranger, Toyota HiLux and the Isuzu D-Max (which was the Colorado’s twin) have dominated the ute market.

  • 1 week ago | torquecafe.com | Stephen Ottley

    The V8 may be an endangered species for most brands, but not General Motors. Both Australian and US executives have committed to keeping V8 power for as long as there is customer demand and regulations allow it. General Motors Australia Managing Director, Jess Bala, and Tim Simmons, GMC’s senior product marketing manager from the USA, made it clear the V8 isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. “We’ve always said and maintained the customer is our priority,” Bala told Torquecafe.

  • 1 week ago | carsguide.com.au | Stephen Ottley

    All adviceWe're here to help you with any car issues FamilyLooking for tips on how to carry or travel with your family? AdventureHow To, off-road tips and adventure travel destinations TradiesNot just utes. Detailed advice for you - the tradie - on what car is right for you and your job Ask the GuideLooking for an answer? Our automotive experts are here to help Is it illegal? If you're wondering, we've probably got the answer Towing CapacityUnsure of your car's maximum towing capacity?

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Stephen Ottley
Stephen Ottley @stephenottley
1 Jun 24

RT @JulienHoez: The Belgian kit for #Euro2024 is outrageously great, and has been designed to look like Tintin Well done guys 👏👏👏 https://…

Stephen Ottley
Stephen Ottley @stephenottley
5 Mar 24

This really highlights the rise of F1 and the decline of Supercars in recent years...

Speedcafe.com
Speedcafe.com @speedcafe

Supercars transporters will be parked outside the circuit after all when the Melbourne SuperSprint takes place this month at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix #Supercars https://t.co/WQudUyVOkk

Stephen Ottley
Stephen Ottley @stephenottley
29 Feb 24

Would LOVE to see this layout comeback for @NASCAR

Historic Racetrack Aerials
Historic Racetrack Aerials @RacingAerials

Turn...right...to go left? 🤔 📷: Trenton Speedway https://t.co/iKXzzg2jMn