Robert Pepper
Removing the Toyota Fortuner’s third-row seats… and more
Can the Toyota Fortuner’s third-row seats be easily removed? And is it even legal?
Reader help: Toyota 4WD third row and a 2004 Honda Accord…
Third-row seats in the Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series and an old Honda Accord Euro… we’re here to answer any questions on cars you can think of!
2016 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series Sahara review
Robert Pepper’s 2016 Toyota LandCruiser 200 Series Sahara review with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and score.
Mercedes-Benz AMG A45 Vs A180: Triple the power but only 40% faster – what gives?
These two cars share the same base, but one produces 90kW (A180) and the other 280kW (AMG A45). So isn’t […]
Reader Question: Am I damaging my transmission by using paddle shifters?
Nobody wants to damage their car, so are paddle shifters a risk?
Reader help: I need a towcar for a big trailer and a lot of short trips
The “what sort of towcar should I buy?” is a common question, but at least this time the reader hasn’t already bought the car…
What makes a car good on dirt roads?
Dirt-road driving is still, thankfully, something we Aussies need to do a lot of. But what sort of car is […]
2016 Mercedes-Benz A180 review
Robert Pepper’s 2016 Mercedes-Benz A180 review with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict and score.
CAMS advises owners on 86/BRZ recall
In an unusual move, the Confederation of Australian Motorsport (CAMS) has written to its members advising them of the recent Toyota 86/Subaru BRZ recall.
Should I buy a convertible?
Should I buy a convertible? It’s the ultimate personal decision, but let’s take a look at the practicalities and bust a few myths along the way.
14,906 Toyota 86 vehicles recalled to fix power steering fault (Update: BRZ too)
Toyota Australia has announced a recall of 14,906 Toyota 86 vehicles to fix a potential issue with loss of power steering.
Reader help: Everest, Fortuner or Pajero Sport?
One of our readers from India has written with a query that’s relevant to Australia; he wants to know whether he should choose: Ford Everest, Toyota Fortuner, even a Mitsubishi Pajero Sport?
Hankook Tyre launches Laufenn, budget tyre line
Laufenn, another value-based tyre brand, and a subsidiary of Hankook, is now on-sale in Australia…
Suzuki’s boss on car customisation, who’s buying what, capped price servicing and more
Suzuki has hit on a sales winner with the new Vitara, with local boss, Andrew Moore telling PM that the key has been customisation..
Suzuki launches the new Baleno to tempt Corolla buyers
The new Suzuki Baleno has arrived in Australia boasting small car dimensions but genuine room for a family of four.