Robert Pepper
Hyundai i30 N: sports car vs motorsports car vs racing car
Robert Pepper has recently track-tested the Hyundai i30 N and surmises that it’s not purely a sportscar, but a motorsports car built for track days.
Cyclists on the road in Australia – how we can all get along
Seems like some motorists don’t think cyclists should be allowed to ride on the road… Hmm. I love cars and I’m all in favour of cyclists sharing the road.
Why a 3500kg tow rating may not really be a 3500kg tow rating
Can tow 3500kg! The claim is there in big bold letters in the brochure, but here’s why your 3500kg tow rating may not really be a 3500kg tow rating.
Don’t worry about power and torque
It’s the first thing most car makers quote when boasting about their latest model and it’s also almost completely pointless – Power and torque explained.
Why does my suspension squeak and rattle?
Good suspension has many attributes, one of which is quietness. But does your suspension squeak and rattle? Here’s why.
Top tips to buy a seven-seat SUV
Buying a seven-seat SUV and don’t know what to look for? Here is everything you need to know when buying a seven-seat SUV.
Does a ute need to have its load distributed a certain way?
As more utes become used for work and play, load carrying and weight distribution are becoming a concern. Here’s what you need to know.
Top 5 towing myths you should know
Towing a trailer is simple until it all goes wrong, and that might be avoided by not believing some of these myths…
The more you say it’s true, the less we believe you
When it comes to naming a new car, just because you call a car something, doesn’t necessarily make it so…
Does an adaptive gearbox really learn how you drive?
Thanks to car marketing hype plenty of people believe an adaptive gearbox can learn the way you drive, and it does but it’s not quite as cut and dried as all that.
Sportscar buying tips
Everyone wants to, and probably should, own a sports car at least once in their lifetime, but will it suit your lifestyle? Here are a handful of sports car buying tips.
The Australian Overtake… and why we shouldn’t be proud of it
There’s an overtaking manoeuvre unique to Australia, and it’s nothing to be proud of.
2019 Alfa Romeo 4C Review
Robert Pepper’s 2019 Alfa Romeo 4C Review With Price, Specs, Performance, Ride And Handling, Interior, Ownership, Verdict And Score.
Why mid-engined cars are special and the 50/50 myth
One of the most important fundamentals for car handling is weight, and distribution of that weight.
Should your SUV be all-wheel drive or two-wheel drive?
FWD vs AWD: So you want to buy an SUV but aren’t sure if it should be a front-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. Here’s what the difference is and if it should matter to you.