Robert Pepper
No, Mercedes-Benz does not think autonomous cars should always protect their occupants
Automation raises some very tricky philosophical dilemmas, not least of which is the “trolley question”. The “trolley question” is simple […]
Renault launches a new Megane
The Megane has been around for a long time, and now there’s an “all-new” version. The small-medium hatch segment is […]
Friday Top 5: Reasons why a car is fun to drive
Owning a car for some people is about getting from A to B… but there’s more to a car than just that. Here are five reasons why a car is fun to drive.
Subaru introduces mobile service vans
Car companies and dealers always have an eye on customer service, and Subaru’s mobile service vans are a new, old […]
2016 Volvo XC90 T6 R-Design review
Robert Pepper’s 2016 Volvo XC90 T6 R-Design review with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and score. In a […]
Reader help: Dealer says I can’t fit smaller wheels to my Ford Everest Titanium
Wheels and tyres are one of the most common modifications made to 4x4s, and one Ford Everest Titanium owner has been told he can’t fit smaller wheels to it, only bigger…
4X4: another example of how quickly it can all go very wrong
Preparation, training, equipment and skills. If you don’t have them, this is what might happen. COULD THIS this have happened […]
2016 Suzuki Baleno GL manual review – Do we still need a small manual car?
Fewer manual cars are being sold every month, so can the 2016 Suzuki Baleno GL make a case for a manual transmission?
2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Exceed – seven-seat practicality test
Robert Pepper’s 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Exceed seven-seat practicality test.
Reader Help: Replacing tyres on all-wheel drive cars…
A reader has asked about the need to replace all tyres on an all-wheel drive car when just one gets a puncture. Myth-busting time.
Dear Crikey, SUVs are not dangerous and nor are they killing people…
An article recently published on Crikey about the dangers of SUVs demands a rebuttal. Here is that rebuttal.
What to do when a diesel particulate filter needs to be burned off and you’re offroad…
Here’s how to handle diesel particulate filter (DPF) problems when offload and driving at slow speed.
2016 Suzuki Baleno GLX Turbo review
Robert Pepper’s 2016 Suzuki Baleno GLX Turbo review with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and score.
Reader question: Is electronic stability control for emergency purposes or sporting support?
We’ve been asked whether systems like electronic stability control (ESC) there to add “sportiness” or for emergency purposes?
Reader help: Choosing between Suzuki Grand Vitara, Range Rover Evoque or Land Rover Discovery Sport
A reader wants help choosing a small SUV. And their shortlist includes: Suzuki Grand Vitara, Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport…