Robert Pepper
But it’s too big for me!
They say bigger is better but size, in cars, doesn’t matter as much as you think.
For Australians the Grand Tourer is Not Dead
The best car for long-distance touring is no longer really a car. BACK IN DECEMBER my colleague Paul Horrell made […]
Friday Five: Our top modifications for a track day
Want to take your sportscar to a racetrack? Of course you do, but first you’ll need to make some changes…
Reader help: What smaller wheels work with my Ford Everest Titanium?
Ford’s Everest has fast become a popular choice for offroad tourers, so here’s another question about setup.
Are you a 4WD Narrowthinker?
Our opinions are defined by our experience, and nowhere is that more true than in car ownership.
Reader help: What precautions do I need to take when driving my Discovery Sport on a beach?
Last time it was a BMW on a beach, now it’s a Land Rover Discovery Sport…
2017 Hyundai Sonata Premium review
Robert Pepper’s 2017 Hyundai Sonata Premium review with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and score.
Merging madness: how Australia’s country overtaking lanes can be fixed
The zone at the end of an overtaking lane is where bad things happen, but there is a solution.
Friday Five: Do you have the skills to tow a trailer?
Amazingly, there is no license required to tow a trailer in Australia. But if there was…
Why is ANCAP claiming success with 43 out of 45 cars rating 5 star?
ANCAP is claiming safety success with 43 of the 45 cars it assessed in 2016 rating as five-star cars, but why because not all five-star cars are equal…
Reader help: should I buy a new Pajero Sport or a second-hand Prado?
Pajero Sport Vs Prado is becoming a common decision in the off-road world… which should you choose?
The case for leaving electronic stability control on for racetracks…
Electronic stability control is a lifesaver on a passenger car, but do we need to leave it on when driving on racetracks?
Check the age of your tyres for both car and trailer… it’s vital
Many trailers do very few kilometres each year, and so their tyres are at risk of aging to the point of danger. Here’s how to check them.
Friday 5: driving techniques you were taught but are now wrong
Remember your driving lessons? Don’t pass these golden oldies on to your kids:
4X4 MA/MC compliance: Some 2015 Mitsubishi Pajeros incorrectly plated
All 2015 Mitsubishi Pajeros are MC categorised, but some have MA plates and it turns out its a clerical error only.