RPM TV

RPM TV is a weekly motoring show broadcast on the South African SuperSport pay-TV channel. Established in 2007, it has since compiled more than 370 programmes.

[Deon Schoeman @Deon_Schoeman]

With the premium segment in trouble, and the buying-down trend firmly established, has the @BMWSouthAfrica #X3 xDrive 30d become a viable alternative to its larger, dearer X5 sibling? Road test now on @DailyMaverick at https://t.co/Gj85n5VDKn

[Deon Schoeman @Deon_Schoeman]

The @Renault_SA #Koleos isn’t the fastest or fanciest SUV. But it is capacious, competent and well-equipped, and exudes a robust air of quality. Will that be enough to take on more established players in the SUV space? Test now live on @dailymaverick at https://t.co/1lbfpRDtAB

[Deon Schoeman @Deon_Schoeman]

By definition, sports utility vehicles look much the same. But as the new @MitsubishiSA #EclipseCross proves, there is still scope for individuality. Is that enough to attract a soft-roader audience spoilt for choice? Road test now on @dailymaverick at https://t.co/vxUxEEWDgH

[Deon Schoeman @Deon_Schoeman]

The first @ToyotaSA #RAV4 was a tiny lifestyle machine. Five generations later, the latest version has grown much larger and much fancier. Does it have the right stuff to tackle a tough segment, though? Test now live on @DailyMaverick at https://t.co/0kd2wK0g8C

[Deon Schoeman @Deon_Schoeman]

The @BMWSouthAfrica #X7 is a 5.15m, 2.4ton monster with plush seating and more leather than a cigar lounge. It also bristles with the latest tech. But can it still deliver on the brand’s driving pleasure promise? First drive now on @DailyMaverick at https://t.co/zgso8BbTDs

[Deon Schoeman @Deon_Schoeman]

The @AudiSouthAfrica #RS5 #Sportback isn’t quite as glamorous as the RS5 Coupé, but it’s more user-friendly, more practical and more spacious. Most of all, though, it’s still the real RS deal. Road test now live on @DailyMaverick at https://t.co/Y75dc0M769

[Deon Schoeman @Deon_Schoeman]

Chinese brand @HavalSouth is making rapid inroads into the competitive SA SUV market, thanks to models that deliver strong value, and also perform in other areas. The smart #Haval #H6C is a case in point. Road test now on @DailyMaverick at https://t.co/qQtju6JnQh

[Deon Schoeman @Deon_Schoeman]

It’s not the most powerful nor the fastest. But the new @FordSouthAfrica #RangerRaptor is arguably the first true performance bakkie built by an SA manufacturer, and it has the right stuff. Is this the start of a new trend? First drive on @DailyMaverick at https://t.co/bHS4yzhxaf

[Deon Schoeman @Deon_Schoeman]

The all-new #RangeRover #Evoque is a street-savvy urban SUV with enough design dazzle to keep the fashionistas fawning. But it’s also a high-tech whizzkid – and it can roll up its sleeves to tackle the gritty stuff. First drive on @DailyMaverick at https://t.co/dsszr2B2jU

[Deon Schoeman @Deon_Schoeman]

Getting to drive the heavily hyped @FordSouthAfrica #Ranger #Raptor today. 157kW bi-turbo + @foxracingshox dampers promises loads of off-road fun. Could this be first of a new performance bakkie genre? Full report this Friday on @dailymaverick . #BringIt

[Deon Schoeman @Deon_Schoeman]

All-new @LandRoverZA #RangeRover #evoque is lighting up #jozi with loads of tech and glamour. Promises decent all-terrain talent, too. #LiveForTheCity

[Deon Schoeman @Deon_Schoeman]

Finding that elusive best buy has become an obsession with SA car buyers – and rightly so, given the financial commitment even entry-level vehicles demand. Does the @HyundaiSA #SantaFe Premium deliver that bang for the buck? Test now on @dailymaverick at https://t.co/qQCRPLunND

[Deon Schoeman @Deon_Schoeman]

A new generation of smaller, more efficient #AMG engines is being rolled out by @MercedesBenz_SA . Can these #AMGlite powerplants still deliver the dynamic goods? We drive the new #CLS53AMG to find out. Track impressions on @DailyMaverick at https://t.co/V3jXErhU8l

[Deon Schoeman @Deon_Schoeman]

The look of aggression... New nose most obvious attribute of tweaked @MercedesBenz_SA #C63S. @Kyalami_Circuit a great place to find out if it’s still a great drive... Expect a full report on @dailymaverick soon.

[Deon Schoeman @Deon_Schoeman]

The new @BMWSouthAfrica #X5 is luxurious, tech-savvy, and city-slicker handsome. But spend a little extra, and you can take this luxury SUV off the beaten track. Does your typical X5 owner really want to, though? Road test now on @dailymaverick https://t.co/oo1ehtjljQ

[Deon Schoeman @Deon_Schoeman]

The sporty #Q8 is being billed as the harbinger of new and great things at @audisouthafrica . It premieres a new design language and a slick user interface. Can it live up to the high expectations? First drive on @dailymaverick at https://t.co/r9SBb30MvG

[Deon Schoeman @Deon_Schoeman]

The Gen3 #Porsche #Cayenne SUV range offers 4 models. While the hell-for-leather Turbo flagship is considered the most desirable, it’s the less obtrusive, yet highly talented Cayenne S that should be on your short list. Road test now on @dailymaverick at https://t.co/8EvyYQATuw

[Deon Schoeman @Deon_Schoeman]

They may be very different, but the @Mazda_SA Mazda2 hatch and CX-3 small SUV share the same platform and wheelbase. In top-spec guise, both also offer all the bells and whistles. Is the larger CX-3 worth the extra dosh? Road test now on @dailymaverick at https://t.co/yUFOQwhOYq

[RPM TV @RPMTV_SA]

@_hashtag7_ @Deon_Schoeman @BMWSouthAfrica @dailymaverick That is our fuel consumption during a week of mixed driving - admittedly, mostly spirited. It’s that kind of car ...

[Deon Schoeman @Deon_Schoeman]

The all-new @BMWSouthAfrica #G20 #3Series is bigger and wider, but lighter. It’s more streamlined, smarter and more connected, too. But, like a good Easter egg, it’s what’s inside that fancy wrapper that really matters. Road test now on @DailyMaverick at https://t.co/cgSlAPyrJw