About us
Drive is Australia's most authoritative source of information for consumers researching to buy a new car, and also for motoring enthusiasts that want the latest news. With a dedicated team of experts, Drive is dedicated to providing informative reviews and videos of the newest cars in Australian showrooms, with the most comprehensive rating system that allows consumers to easily assess which car best suits their needs and lifestyle. We all love cars, and also the thrill of driving. So Drive is also a destination for those like minded enthusiasts with entertaining features on the latest in technology, events and places to enjoy driving your car. Start your engine...and let's go for a Drive.
Drive Editorial Team
Andrew Maclean - National Drive Editor
Andrew is Fairfax Media's national motoring editor, and one of the most experienced automotive journalists in Australia. With almost 20 years behind the wheel as a motoring writer, Andrew has a comprehensive knowledge of the automotive industry and has been a long-time commentator on new cars having worked in specialist magazines, newspapers, radio and digital formats. During that time, he has road tested thousands of new vehicles, interviewed key executives from every vehicle manufacturer and hosted numerous presentations.
Stephen Ottley – Road Test Editor
Stephen is Fairfax Media's has been obsessed with all things car related since he learnt to talk. His career began living the dream, covering motor racing around Australia and the world. With more than a decade's experience, he has driven thousands of new cars and attended some of the world's biggest motor racing events. And yet he's still happy to talk and watch motor racing all day.
David McCowen – News Editor
David is also an emerging talent among automotive writers. He joined the Drive team in 2012 from within the Fairfax network, and has a boundless enthusiasm for all things on wheels - from motorycles, road cars and motor racing.
Mark Short – Technical Editor
As a qualified mechanic with more than 20 years experience on the tools, Mark is Drive's technical editor and our resident nuts and bolts expert. If you have an issue with your car, your buying experience, or just have a burning question about how things work, Mark has the answer.
Lucas Kennedy – Video Producer
Lucas is Drive's dedicated video producer. With more than five years behind the camera, as well as being a motoring enthusiast and a wizard in the editing suite, he brings the dynamism of cars to life by creating hundreds of new car reviews each year.
Dom Tripolone – Content Manager
Dom is Drive's content manager. Dom joined the team in 2011 and worked across multiple sections of Fairfax Media. With his focus now solely on Drive he helps make sure that our comprehensive array of articles, images and videos are there for you to read, along with managing our social media accounts while cutting his teeth as a writer.
Lachie Hinton – Associate Video Producer
As Drive’s newest recruit, Lachie has joined the video production frontier. Having restored classic vehicles ever since he could drive, his love for retro sports cars founded his automotive enthusiasm. Shooting and editing car reviews, new showroom models and motoring news, Lachie combines his skills in filmmaking, photography and creative art as a video content producer.
The extended Drive Team
Drive's greater family of experts allows us cover a wider breadth of vehicles across the entire globe. Our team of contributors includes some of the mostly highly-respected and experienced motoring journalists, including Drive's former editor Toby Hagon, road tester Cameron McGavin and used-car expert David Morley.
Our European correspondent Greg Kable is based in the heartland of German's automotive industry while fellow Aussie expat, Jonathan Hawley, lives in France, both of whom have unprecedented access to key executives and the latest new cars.
Our irreverant columnist Tony Davis adds some light-heartedness to the Drive team through his unique story telling of historic moments and the people and cars that created them while Owen Thomson interviews Australia's leading celebrities on their adventures behind the wheel and what car they drive.
