Stephen Ottley

Stephen Ottley

Stephen Ottley has been obsessed with all things car related since he was walking. His career began living the dream, covering motor racing around Australia and the world. And he’s still happy to talk and watch motor racing all day.

Gymkhana 6: Has Ken Block run out of ideas?

Gymkhana 6 hits the web (Thumbnail)

Stephen Ottley Rally ace swaps San Francisco for an obstacle course in his latest video.

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1600km/h in the outback

rocket car

Stephen Ottley Rosco McGlashan wants to set a new land speed record in Queensland.

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SEMA 2013: the biggest motor show you never knew about

SEMA 2013

Stephen Ottley The wildest cars come out for American aftermarket expo.

Volkswagen Touareg V8 TDI R-Line quick spin

Volkswagen Touareg V8.

Stephen Ottley German brands adds a performance model to its large SUV range.

Volvo S60 Polestar v Audi S4 head to head

Volvo S60 Polestar v Audi S4.

Stephen Ottley We pit two Eurpean mid-size performance sedans against each other.

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Future cars

Ford Territory replacement revealed soon

The Ford Territory replacement has been snapped by spy photographers during testing.

Stephen Ottley The blue oval is tipped to unveil its next-gen global SUV at the LA motor show this month.

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Nissan Pathfinder first drive review

Nissan Pathfinder

Stephen Ottley Japanese brand plays it soft with its all-new seven-seat SUV.

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Fiat rules out 4x4 models

Stephen Ottley Italian brand says it won't bring Panda 4x4 and 500X models to Australia despite aggressive model expansion.

Ken Block v Ken Box

Stephen Ottley Cardboard box-driving fanboy creates an internet hit.

Fiat admits prices could rise

Fiat Panda

Stephen Ottley Weakening dollar could send imported car prices north.

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Fiat Panda: Price and details

Fiat Panda

Stephen Ottley Italian brand’s expansion continues with new city-sized crossover.

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New review

Fiat Panda first drive review

Fiat Panda

Stephen Ottley It’s taken 33 years but Fiat’s baby crossover has arrived at just the right time.

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Chris Atkinson targeting Hyundai WRC seat

Hyundai i20 WRC

Stephen Ottley Aussie rally ace pushing his case for a return to the top of the sport with the South Korean brand’s new team.

Volvo hits Bathurst

volvo

Stephen Ottley How will the Swedish brand be accepted in V8 Supercars next year? Stephen Ottley met up with racing legend John Bowe at Mount Panorama to find out.

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Comparison

Nissan v Holden v Hyundai v Alfa Romeo: Warm hatch comparison review

Comparo

Stephen Ottley A new breed of warm hatches from around the world go head to head.

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Hyundai planning performance arm

Hyundai's motorsport facility

Stephen Ottley South Korean brand readying its answer to Nismo.

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2013 Bathurst 1000 live blog

Bathurst 1000

Stephen Ottley The Great Race is on again, join the Drive.com.au team for live coverage from Mount Panorama.

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Bathurst 1000 Top 10 Shootout live blog

Stephen Ottley Drive is live from Mount Panorama as the V8 Supercars battle it out for pole position.

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Head-to-head: Jaguar XFR-S v Audi RS6 Avant

Audi RS6 Avant v Jaguar XFR-S.

Stephen Ottley Jaguar's quickest sedan faces off against Germany's fastest family hauler in a 400kW tug-of-war.

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Bathurst 1000: The road to racing glory

V8 Supercars

Stephen Ottley Success at the Bathurst 1000 does little for showroom sales, so why are manufacturers pouring millions into V8 Supercars?

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