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RPM TV Ep385: Mini Countryman, Toyota Corolla, BMW 440i Convertible, Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit
April 10, 2017 | Deon SchoemanIt’s the biggest Mini ever – but can the supersized Mini Countryman maximise the Mini experience. We drive the all-new, second-generation model in Cooper S guise to find out.
Toyota’s perennial best-seller isn’t the prettiest, the fastest nor the cheapest … Read More
RPM TV Ep384 5 April 17: VW Passat TDI. Ford Everest 2.2 XLS 4×4. Opel Mokka X. Long-term Mini Cooper Clubman
April 5, 2017 | Deon SchoemanThe Volkswagen Passat is sophisticated and serene – a spacious sedan offering plush accommodation and poised dynamics. Yes, it’s unmistakably premium, but it’s held back by a mainstream image. This week we test the VW Passat 2.0 TDI Executive DSG.
Maximum attack as Mini Countryman goes on SUV offensive
March 30, 2017 | Deon SchoemanWhen is a Mini still a Mini? It’s a question that’s been posed ever since BMW took over the British brand, and started building cars that were bigger and fancier than the original. The new Mini Countryman is the biggest … Read More
RPM TV Ep 379: New Volvo S90 D5. Facelifted Mazda BT50. Mercedes-Benz S500e. Mini Clubman update.
February 26, 2017 | Deon SchoemanOur second show of the new season kicks off with a drive of the sleek and innovative Volvo S90 sedan. The Swedish saloon is also stylish and safe, with an XC90-inspired cabin – which is a very good thing. We … Read More
RPM TV Ep 378: Mini Countryman, Porsche Panamera, Fiat Abarth 124 Spider, Isuzu KB300DT LX DC
February 20, 2017 | Deon SchoemanIt’s been a longer than usual break over the festive season, but the good news is that RPM TV is back on SuperSport with another 13-episode series filled to the brim with motoring news, new model launches, road impressions, road … Read More
SA-bound Countryman is Mini’s biggest, boldest yet
January 26, 2017 | Deon SchoemanMini’s new, second-generation Countryman is not mini at all – in fact, it’s the biggest model the BMW-owned brand has ever built. RPM TV attended the international launch of the new Countryman near its manufacturing plant in Oxfordshire in the … Read More
RPM TV Ep373, 09 Nov 16: Porsche 718 Boxster S. Renault Captur 1.5 dCi. Mercedes-AMG SL65. Mini Cooper Clubman update.
November 7, 2016 | Deon SchoemanIt may have swapped its flat-six for a turbo four, but the Porsche 718 Boxster S is arguably the most dynamic iteration of the sports car brand’s ‘entry-level’ roadster yet. We drive it in the Western Cape.
The Renault … Read More
RPM TV Schedule Ep367 – 28 September 2016. BMW M4 GTS. New Renault Mégane. Volvo S60 Polestar. Mini Cooper Clubman
September 26, 2016 | Deon SchoemanNow in its fourth generation, the new Renault Mégane promises space, style and innovation. As we found out Red Star Raceway, it’s also pretty good in dynamic terms. In fact, this could well be the best Mégane generation yet …
Mini’s bold vision for future motoring
June 17, 2016 | Deon SchoemanMini’s new Vision Next 100 concept car, created as part of the BMW Group’s 100th anniversary, showcases the future direction of the brand, while embracing trends such as car sharing and autonomous driving.
Interestingly, the concept is substantially shorter than … Read More
Mini reveals eighth model – Clubman All4
January 20, 2016 | Adam SchoemanMini has added yet another model to their expanding lineup, this time taking the hyper practical Clubman and adding All4 four-wheel abilities drive to it.
A four-wheel drive version of the vehicle manufacturer’s pack mule might seem not nuanced enough … Read More