Robert Pepper
How modern cars save you from yourself
Modern vehicles contain a lot of computers, and they can prevent accidents. Anton Yelchin died when he didn’t secure his […]
Senator Ricky Muir on what he believes in, what he’s done, and what he wants to do
What does Senator Ricky Muir believe in and what has he achieved? We asked, he answered… Ricky Muir was elected […]
LandCruiser 70 Series to get stability control, traction control and more later this year: UPDATED
The much-loved Toyota 70 Series will have its life prolonged with a suite of modern electronic driving aids. Toyota previously […]
Should I modify my Suzuki Grand Vitara?
A reader wants help with his Suzuki Grand Vitara for sand work. Hi Robert, I have been contemplating buying a […]
Setting up for the snow, or how to operate your car in cold weather
It’s winter time, and you want to get out into the snow! Or maybe you’re just worried about how your car will handle cold morning starts. Here’s how to operate your car in cold weather.
Reader question: can my Prado tow my trailer?
Another reader is caught out by bigger van than his tow car can handle… Hi Robert I have a […]
The Victorian Government awards a $750,000 grant to 4WD Victoria, strategic plan on the way
Victoria has long enjoyed the best access to 4WD tracks in the country, and now the future of the state’s […]
Did a usability problem kill Anton Yelchin?
Last Sunday morning actor Anton Yelchin was killed in what appears to be a tragic accident, and one potentially linked to poor design…
2016 Isuzu MU-X review
Robert Pepper’s 2016 Isuzu MU-X review with pricing, specs, ride and handling, safety, verdict, rating and video.
How good is Australia’s cheapest sportscar the Suzuki Swift Sport?
At around $24,000 driveaway the Suzuki Swift Sport is about the least expensive way to get a new sportscar in your garage.
What is the Nurburgring and why should you care?
Why should you, the car buyer, car about some racetrack in Germany called the Nurburgring? A track that almost every car maker ‘hones’ its cars on…
Long weekend driving advice: How to drive a long distance
Long distance driving is dangerous and usually very boring. It doesn’t have to be that way…
HAVAL drops prices and offers driveaway deals
New market entrant HAVAL has reduced prices across its entire range, and offered driveaway deals as an EOFY sales campaign…
A Smartbar bullbar proving its worth
Bullbars are contentious, except in rural areas where most people regard them as a necessity. But can a plastic bullbar protect a car?
New Mazda MX-5 ND scores a 5-star ANCAP rating and best-ever pedestrian rating
Mazda’s fourth-generation MX-5 is the first to score a 5-star safety rating and the highest pedestrian rating for a vehicle tested in Australia…