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Why is the Queensland government looking into engine immobiliser technology?

The ARMA sent me a link to an announcement by the Queensland Government that it would be setting up a committee to "inquire and report on vehicle safety, standards and technology, including engine immobiliser technology." The terms of reference are below,…

4X4 Blog EVs Fast Cars Towing by Robert Pepper 30 January 2021

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Never trust satnav

The image above is of Google Maps. It shows where a campsite actually is, vs where Google thinks it is. Maps have always had errors, either at production, or introduced over time through age. But, when we had to look at paper…

4X4 Blog EVs Fast Cars Random by Robert Pepper 18 October 2020

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The future of automotive fun

There are, broadly, three classes of offroader. These are the driver, the builder, and the tourer. The driver enjoys the challenge of manouvering the vehicle across difficult terrain. The builder enjoys the challenge of creating a vehicle that can handle the terrain.…

Blog EVs Fast Cars by Robert Pepper 17 September 2020

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Will another hundred be enough?

Years ago a computer monitor used to be 12 inches across, and 15 was considered large. Having such a behemoth on your desk was a clear sign that you were terrifically important to the company and had done something special to have…

4X4 Blog Fast Cars by Robert Pepper 26 August 2020

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What’s more fun – a fast 4WD or a fast car?

I don’t know how many car magazines there are in the world, but it’s a lot. Nor do I know how many car clubs there but, but “a lot” certainly would be an understatement. This is proof cars and driving are fun,…

4X4 Blog EVs Fast Cars by Robert Pepper 4 August 2020

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Reader views: OBD scanners

It's my view everyone should own an OBD scanner, and you can read why on Motofomo. My readers by and large are of the same view, as you can see here: Michael Haworth I run one and use it on most trips…

4X4 Blog Fast Cars by Robert Pepper 2 August 2020

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The difference between 4×4 and sports car owners

Both car enthusiasts, but so very, very different. Why is it so few people are both? Directions required to a meet 4X4 Owners 55H 5 72 828 / 54 388 288 ** (Don't bother look it up) Sportscar Owners Doesn't matter, they…

Blog Fast Cars by Jane Speechley 1 August 2020

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A great opportunity for Canberra drivers as Hyundai shows what their new N performance cars can really do

When you think of high-performance cars to take out onto a racetrack, Hyundai might not be the first name to come to mind – but their N performance series of vehicles is changing that, and rightly so. Having written about cars for…

Blog Fast Cars by Jane Speechley 1 August 2020

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Alfa Romeo 4C – what IS that?

When you think high-end sports cars, don’t forget about the Alfa Romeo 4C “What IS that?” That’s one of the phrases you’re most likely to hear when you’re driving around in an Alfa Romeo 4C. “Beautiful car!’ is another one –…

4X4 Blog Fast Cars by Robert Pepper 27 July 2020

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Good car, useful car

Every job has a cross to bear. Doctors get asked for free medical advice, computer experts get asked to fix things, estate agents get stabbed and auto journalists get accused of bias. Usually by red-faced, spittle-flecked, stabby-fingered paragons of even-minded virtue. In a…