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.

Top 5: Worst car names

Stephen Ottley Some car names are better than others.

Ford Mustang to climb Empire State Building - again

Stephen Ottley The iconic pony car to celebrate its 50th birthday at the top of the world.

MH370 relatives leave hotel as Ferrari F1 team moves in

Family members of passengers on board the missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370 being bused to a new hotel.

Stephen Ottley and Lindsay Murdoch Formula One teams arrive in Malaysia for grand prix forcing MH370 relatives and media to relocate.

Honda Odyssey VTi-L v Citroen Grand C4 Picasso head to head

Citroen Grand C4 Picasso

Stephen Ottley Drive's perennial people mover champion has been updated, and faces off against the latest from Europe.

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Jeep Grand Cherokee car pool

Stephen Ottley Special luxury edition offers more bling for your buck.

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Kia may not pass on FTA price cut

Kia Pro_cee'd GT

Stephen Ottley South Korean brand admits it is still waiting on Free Trade Agreement details before making decision.

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Kia’s turbocharged future

Kia Pro_cee'd GT

Stephen Ottley European-sourced Pro_cee'd GT may help Kia Australia’s push for more models.

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Kia Pro_cee'd GT first drive review

Kia Pro_cee'd GT

Stephen Ottley Korean brand enters the hot hatch segment with a stylish and swift rival for the Golf GTI.

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Kia Pro_cee'd GT priced from $29,990

Kia Pro_cee'd GT

Stephen Ottley Kia’s first hot hatch undercuts Hyundai Veloster Turbo.

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Which car has the most friends?

Stephen Ottley Car brands are now battling on social media as well as the showroom.

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Proton Exora v Kia Rondo

Stephen Ottley Drive finds which new seven-seat small people-mover is best.

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F1 fuels innovation

Shell’s technology manager for Ferrari Guy Lovett and formula one driver Kimi Raikkonen.

Stephen Ottley The fuel used in formula one may be more similar to what’s in your tank than you think.

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What F1 racers are driving in Melbourne

Ferrari

Stephen Ottley Here's what F1 drivers will be steering to and from Albert Park this week.

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Daniel Ricciardo up for the fight

Stephen Ottley Aussie F1 ace ready to battle with the world’s best.

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Ford Fiesta Sport quick spin review

Stephen Ottley Blue oval's baby 1.0-litre engine proves good things come in small packages.

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Kia Sportage gets facelift

Kia Sportage

Stephen Ottley New look for South Korean compact SUV.

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Renault RS265 Sport from $36,990 driveaway

Stephen Ottley French brand reveals cut-price version of its hot hatch.

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Volvo S60 Polestar first drive review

Volvo S60 Polestar

Stephen Ottley Swedish performance brand tweaks its Aussie-only sports sedan.

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Volvo updates S60 Polestar

Stephen Ottley Swedish sports sedan gets more gear to celebrate V8 Supercar success.

Polestar reveals future of fast Volvos

Volvo S60 Polestar

Stephen Ottley Swedish performance brand reveals plans for its next generation of sports sedans.