RPM TV Ep388: Toyota 86. Mercedes-AMG C43 Cabriolet. And classic Alfa Romeos.

Toyota’s take on the purist sports car is a sleek two-seater with a flat-four engine and a focus on an engaging driving experience. It’s been a successful if somewhat uncompromising formula. Now there’s an updated version of the Toyota 86, … Read More

RPM TV Ep385: Mini Countryman, Toyota Corolla, BMW 440i Convertible, Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit

It’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 Ep 382: New BMW 5-Series. New Toyota CH-R. New Audi Q2. Fiat 500X update.

The new-generation BMW 5-Series seeks to link business-class tech and comfort to real dynamic appeal. In fact, it borrows heavily from the range-topping 7-Series. This week, we drive the sophisticated sedan on the Garden Route.

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Jukes aside: this Toyota CH-R crossover turns heads

When Nissan unleashed the concept car-like Juke, it established a crossover segment has been growing in popularity ever since. Indeed, the number of manufacturers throwing a hat into the crossover ring continues to grow.

The launch of the C-HR in … Read More

Updated Toyota 86 promises even more driving fun

Toyota has updated its purist sports car, the 86. Also badged GT86 or FT86, depending on where it’s sold, the latest version of the two-door was previewed at the 2016 New York Motor Show, but has now been officially launched … Read More

RPM TV Schedule 10 August 2016: VW Golf vs Opel Astra. New Toyota Prius. Updated Volvo V40. Fiat 500X long-termer

The Volkswagen Golf has been the compact hatchback benchmark for seven generations now. Does the all-new Opel Astra have what it takes to tackle its German rival? We pit the VW Golf 1.4 TFSI against the Opel Astra 1.4T Enjoy.

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RPM TV Schedule 22 June 2016: Mercedes-Benz C300, Jaguar F-type R AWD, Toyota Fortuner 2.8, Jeep Grand Cherokee CRD

It could well end up being considered the most handsome member of the burgeoning C-Class clan. But the Mercedes-Benz C300 Coupé is also swift, composed and luxurious. This week, we put it through its paces.

If you thought the F-Type … Read More

Toyota and BMW’s joint venture could spawn new Supra

News that Austrian vehicle assembler Magna Steyr may have clinched a deal to build a new sports car jointly developed by BMW and Toyota is fuelling speculation that the Toyota version of the two-seater could end up as the long-rumoured … Read More

New Toyota Fortuner ups the ante

Toyota’s burly Fortuner SUV has been a runaway success in South Africa, with almost 100 000 examples sold since it made its debut here a decade ago, thanks to its combination of rugged underpinnings, ample space and go-anywhere talent.

That … Read More

Episode 338 – Toyota Auris 1.6 XR Manual

Deon looks at Toyota’s family hatchback, the Auris, and sees how a naturally aspirated engine holds out against the forced-induction competition.

Engine: In-line four-cylinder, 1 598 cc, DOHC Power: 97 kW @ 6 400 rpm Torque: 160 Nm @ 4 … Read More