VW ID.4 Completes Mexican 1000 Race [w/video]
During the latter part of 2020 Volkwagen unveiled an all-new all-electric SUV. This new model is called the VW ID.4, and we covered it at the time of
Wild One Max Is A Real Life Toy [w/video]
If you read this website you probably have/had boxes of model cars when you were younger. A lucky few even had radio controlled cars to terrorise the family
F1 Review: Portuguese GP 2021 (and F1 ramblings)
The third race of the 2021 Formula One season took place at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve. The race is covered here by our F1 correspondent Nick van
Audi R8 GT2 Colour Editions Introduced
Customer racing is big business for some manufacturers. Cars built by the factory are used by privateer teams in race series around the world. Audi has now extended
The Baltasar Revolt Is An Electric Track Weapon [w/video]
There are many countries in Europe that are immediately associated with producing sportscars, but Spain is not high on that list. A new, Barcelona-based outfit plans to change
Hyundai Kona N Performance SUV Debuts [w/video]
Hyundai has been making strides into the performance sector over the last few years. The Korean automakers started with a Golf GTI-hunting i30N (which we drove and reported
Revised VW Polo Debuts [w/video]
Volkswagen’s Polo is one of the top sellers for the German brand both here in South Africa and abroad. More than 18 million units of the compact car
Mansory F8XX Ramps Up Ferrari F8 Tributo [w/video]
Tuning house Mansory has come under fire for producing some, err… interesting takes on luxury and sportscars. The Mansory F8XX may be one of the company’s racier creations,
Recently Revised Lexus IS300h EX Driven [w/video]
A few weeks ago a refreshed Lexus IS range was introduced into the local market. We got behind the Lexus IS300h EX to reacquaint ourselves with the mid-level
Revised Hyundai Santa Fe Introduced
Hyundai South Africa introduced the Santa Fe into the local market over 20 years ago. Over four generations the range-leading SUV has provided safe motoring for a large
Recently Revised Mercedes-AMG E53 Coupe Driven
A few weeks ago Double Apex was invited to the introduction of the revised E-Class range. We could not attend that event held in Gauteng, but we did
Renault Koleos Dynamique CVT Driven
We spent a few days driving the Renault Renault Koleos Dynamique CVT, which is the largest SUV on offer from the French carmaker. We share our thoughts on
G80 BMW M3 Competition Driven At SA Launch
Double Apex was invited to drive the new (G80) BMW M3 Competition around the Cape Winelands and also on a private racetrack. Trying as hard as I can,
Hyundai Creta 1.4 TGDI Executive DCT Driven
Towards the very end of 2020 Hyundai South Africa added the second generation Creta SUV to its portfolio. We were double-booked and could not attend the launch event
BMW 4 Series Models Driven on National Launch
Double Apex was invited to test the stylish new two-door from Munich. We sent Kyle Kock to drive the 420d and M440i version of the BMW 4 Series
All-new VW T-Roc SUV Introduced to SA Market
The fifth member of Volkswagen’s SUV family has finally arrived in SA. Double Apex contributor Ian McLaren gets behind the wheel of the all-new VW T-Roc to find
2021 Formula One Cars [Gallery]
The 2021 Formula One season is starting to take shape. The FIA released the 2021 F1 calendar a few weeks ago. You can plan your Sundays by clicking
Covid-Friendly Cars For Driving Pleasure
Covid-friendly cars is not a term that we would have used just over a year ago. Driving is one of those selfish pleasures that many petrolheads prefer to
2021 Dakar Rally Classic [Gallery w/video]
A few months ago we reported that the 2021 Dakar Rally (original story here) would host a throwback category featuring vehicles that once participated in the famous off-road
SA Endurance Series 9 Hour At Killarney Raceway [Gallery]
The final round of the South African Endurance Series took place Killarney International Raceway on Saturday December 5, 2020. The SA Endurance Series 9 Hour started at 12:00
Porsche Unseen A Collection Of Secret Design Works [Gallery]
Porsche AG has given us a rare look behind the curtain of its design works in a new book entitled Porsche Unseen. Fifteen previously unseen and unknown Porsche
2020 Le Mans Highlights [Gallery]
The 88th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans took place in the France this weekend. Our 2020 Le Mans highlights gallery brings you a few choice
McLaren Senna GTR LMs Celebrate Le Mans Success
In 1995 McLaren pulled off the near impossible. The British team, with years of F1 success, pitched up at the 24 Hours of Le Mans and won on
BMW 507 Restomod by Abimelec Design
Abimelec Arellano is a car designer whose work can be found at Abimelec Design. One of his favourite designs of all time is the BMW 507, an extremely
Porsche Returns to Le Mans and US Endurance Racing
Exciting news for fans of endurance racing as Porsche returns to Le Mans. The announcement was made in Stuttgart earlier today as Porsche Motorsport and Team Penske have
F1 Review: Portuguese GP 2021 (and F1 ramblings)
The third race of the 2021 Formula One season took place at the Autodromo Internacional do Algarve. The race is covered here by our F1 correspondent Nick van
Audi R8 GT2 Colour Editions Introduced
Customer racing is big business for some manufacturers. Cars built by the factory are used by privateer teams in race series around the world. Audi has now extended
24 Hours of Lemons For Beginners [w/video]
Not too long ago we featured an unlikely racecar in the shape of a Chrysler PT Cruiser ‘Escudont’. The story attracted loads of attention locally and abroad.
F1 Review: Emilia Romagna 2021 (and ramblings)
It's been three weeks since the opening race of the new Formula One season, in this F1 Review Emilia Romagna 2021, resident F1 writer Nick van der Meulen
Bentley Continental GT3 Pikes Peak Aims For Record
Bentley has an enviable record at the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb. The British carmaker has claimed wins with its Bentayga SUV and its Continental GT coupe. Now the
PT Cruiser Escudon’t Is A Racecar Like No Other [w/video]
The 24 Hours of Lemons is a budget racing series in the US that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Series organisers aim to blend circuit racing with a
F1 Review: Bahrain 2021 (and ramblings)
It may have been the shortest offseason in memory, but it felt like forever. After a short three-day test, F1 finally got underway at Bahrain this past weekend. The