Robert Pepper
Robert Pepper is an independent automotive journalist specialising in 4x4s, camping, towing, fast cars, and tech. Robert’s mission is to make these high-risk activities safer through education informed by his own experience and a commitment to inclusivity. He has written four books and hundreds of articles for outlets in Australia and around the world, and designed and delivered driver training courses in all aspects of offroading, towing, and car control. In order to maintain independence Robert’s current outlet is his own YouTube channel and website.
Grenadier vs Defender vs LC300 vs Patrol – touring wagons off-road : Part 3
In Part 1 of our Grenadier/LC300/Defender/Patrol comparison we introduced the four vehicles, in Part 2 we looked at rough-terrain performance and now it’s time for descents. The most deadly terrain in offroading is a hill. That’s because gravity can accelerate…
Grenadier vs Defender vs LC300 vs Patrol – touring wagons off-road : Part 2
Each of the four cars takes a different approach to off-road ability
Grenadier vs Defender vs LC300 vs Patrol – touring wagons off-road : Part 1
Which of these big touring 4x4 wagons is the best off-road? Let the battle commence!
Goodyear update the Wrangler DuraTrac as the RT
Goodyear have updated their DuraTrac tyre, calling it the RT which is a new-ish class of tyre meaning “Rugged Terrain”. RT tyres slot in between all-terrains and mud-terrains, which Goodyear say is 70/30 on As ever, lots of claims are…
INEOS Grenadier – how does it stack up as a 4×4 tourer?
We’ve had a close look at the much-anticipated INEOS Grenadier’s pure offroad capability, and now it’s time to look at its suitability as a tourer. For a proper evaluation we’ll need a few months and many thousands of touring kays,…
INEOS Grenadier – Australian Offroad Review
How well does the Ineos Grenadier handle Australian off-road conditions? Robert Pepper finds out
INEOS Grenadier – does the past hold the key to the future?
The future of 4X4 design is independent suspension, a monocoque chassis, and hybrid if not electric powertrains. So why is the INEOS Grenadier going old-school? The evolution of off-road vehicles has followed a clear path since the first Willys Jeeps…
The electric 4X4s available now and coming soon
Like it or not, electric vehicles are the way of the future and that includes 4X4s. Here’s our wrap up of what’s either available right now or will be very soon. Here’s a roundup of what electrified 4X4s are on…
2020 Australian Adventure Vehicles Canter Trackmaster Review
Could a light truck be the answer to your weight problem? We get behind the wheel of the 2020 Australian Adventure Vehicles Canter Trackmaster. The last decade or so has seen a steady trend to add weight to vehicles with…
Should you buy a factory-modified 4X4 ute or build one yourself?
Not so long ago you had to modify a 4X4 ute for off-road use yourself, but now carmakers do it for you. Or do they? We take a look at four of the factory-modified 4X4 utes and find out whether…
2020 Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior Review
Robert Pepper’s no-holds-barred 2020 Nissan Navara N-Trek Review with Pricing, Specs, Performance, Ride and Handling, Safety, Verdict and More. 2020 Nissan Navara N-Trek Warrior Specifications Price $62,990 (man), $64,490 (auto) drive-away Warranty five-years, unlimited kilometres Safety Not rated Engine 2.3-litre four-cylinder twin turbo diesel Power 140kW at 3750rpm Torque 450Nm at…
Busted! The truth about 4X4 ground clearances and manufacturer claims
Why do ‘ground clearance’ measurements differ so much from vehicle to vehicle, and why do other media organisations gulp down the nonsense? We explain the truth about 4X4 ground clearances and manufacturer claims. Words and Photographs by Robert Pepper: The term…
