horsepower in cars
02 Nov 2016

Reader help: Why don’t we see torque/weight figures?

9 years ago 0 66

A reader wonders about torque, power and weight and why car companies always talk about horsepower per kilogram…

Robert Pepper 0
BMW X5 M
25 Oct 2016

Reader help: I want to drive my BMW X5 M50D on sand

9 years ago 1 37

We often get asked about offroad driving techniques, but not often by owners of a BMW X5 M-car!

Robert Pepper 1
Driving on a roundabout in Australia
24 Oct 2016

Driving on a roundabout and why it means civilisation is doomed

9 years ago 4 37

The roundabout can be an instrument for good, but too often, argues Isaac Bober, moronic drivers and cyclists ruin it for the rest of us.

Isaac Bober 4
20 Oct 2016

The MC Watch – offroad classified passenger vehicles in Australia

9 years ago 41 92

Every vehicle in Australia is categorised according to its purpose, but some seem to be in the wrong category. That’s important for off roaders.

Robert Pepper 41
electronic stability control explained
18 Oct 2016

What is ESC or Electronic Stability Control?

9 years ago 1 12

Electronic stability control (ESC) has been compulsory on all passenger cars sold in Australia since 2013, but just what is ESC and how does it work?

Isaac Bober 1
14 Oct 2016

Friday Top 5: Reasons why a car is fun to drive

9 years ago 8 6

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.

Robert Pepper 8
anti-lock braking system explained
11 Oct 2016

What is ABS or Anti-lock Braking System?

9 years ago 1 1

Almost every new car now comes with ABS or Anti-Lock Braking System, but just what is it and how does it work?

Isaac Bober 1
23 Sep 2016

2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Exceed – seven-seat practicality test

9 years ago 5 21

Robert Pepper’s 2016 Mitsubishi Pajero Sport Exceed seven-seat practicality test.

Robert Pepper 5
19 Sep 2016

Reader Help: Replacing tyres on all-wheel drive cars…

9 years ago 7 11

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.

Robert Pepper 7
13 Sep 2016

What to do when a diesel particulate filter needs to be burned off and you’re offroad…

9 years ago 14 38

Here’s how to handle diesel particulate filter (DPF) problems when offload and driving at slow speed.

Robert Pepper 14
09 Sep 2016

Reader question: Is electronic stability control for emergency purposes or sporting support?

9 years ago 2 0

We’ve been asked whether systems like electronic stability control (ESC) there to add “sportiness” or for emergency purposes?

Robert Pepper 2
01 Sep 2016

Reader help: Choosing between Suzuki Grand Vitara, Range Rover Evoque or Land Rover Discovery Sport

9 years ago 5 2

A reader wants help choosing a small SUV. And their shortlist includes: Suzuki Grand Vitara, Range Rover Evoque and Land Rover Discovery Sport…

Robert Pepper 5
31 Aug 2016

Removing the Toyota Fortuner’s third-row seats… and more

9 years ago 3 0

Can the Toyota Fortuner’s third-row seats be easily removed? And is it even legal?

Robert Pepper 3
30 Aug 2016

Reader help: Toyota 4WD third row and a 2004 Honda Accord…

9 years ago 2 0

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!

Robert Pepper 2
25 Aug 2016

Mercedes-Benz AMG A45 Vs A180: Triple the power but only 40% faster – what gives?

9 years ago 0 1

These two cars share the same base, but one produces 90kW (A180) and the other 280kW (AMG A45). So isn’t […]

Robert Pepper 0
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