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Lewis Hamilton’s 2026 Ferrari F1 Title Bid, Is an 8th Possible?
Lewis Hamilton's 2026 Ferrari title hopes hinge on the team's recent operational improvements and his driving skill to challenge Mercedes' dominance.
F1 · June 25, 2026
Ferrari Appoints New Marketing Head Amid Luce EV Backlash
As Ferrari faces backlash over its first electric car, the company has announced a change in its marketing leadership for the first time in sixteen years.
Ferrari · June 24, 2026
Audi Nuvolari Test Program Ramps Up [video]
Audi is putting its new supercar, the Nuvolari, through its paces at various test tracks around the world.
Audi · June 16, 2026
BYD Atto 2 DM-i PHEV Drops into SA Market
The BYD Atto 2 DM-i PHEV debuts in South Africa this week as the country's cheapest plug-in hybrid
BYD · June 11, 2026
Seven-seat Chery Tiggo 9 CSH AWD Review
We get acquainted with the range-leading Tiggo 9 in CSH AWD Vanguard guise
Car Reviews · June 10, 2026
Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari Gamble Continues a Long F1 Title Wait
Charles Leclerc's new Ferrari contract highlights the team's powerful allure and his own talent, even as Maranello's title promises often remain unfulfilled.
F1 · June 5, 2026
Nismo GT-R LM Road Car – Nissan’s Rare Homologation Special
We take a look at an absolute unicorn in the motoring world, the homologation special Nismo GT-R LM Road Car
Nissan · May 31, 2026
Maturo Restomods the Ferrari 308 into a Rally Machine
The Maturo Ferrari 308 Restomod is a classic sportscar turned into a modern rally what-if
Ferrari · May 28, 2026
Automotive Design in a Modern Age: Risking it All
We take a look at a few modern automotive designs that have, seemingly, missed the mark,
Opinion · May 27, 2026
Five Things We Learned About the Tiggo 4 Chery Cross Lit CVT
We drove the Chery Tiggo4 Cross Lit CVT and share some of our thoughts.
Car Reviews · May 25, 2026
Kimera K-39 Hypercar Unveiled At Lake Como [w/video]
Kimera Automobili unveiled the production version of its own hypercar called the K-39
Manufacturer News · May 15, 2026
Wildest Cars of the 2026 Simola Hillclimb [w/video]
We unveil some specifics of the wildest cars seen ripping up the hill at the 2026 Simola Hillclimb.
Motorsport · May 14, 2026
Omoda C7 Elegance Driven
We spent a few days travelling around the Cape like tourists in the Omoda C7 Elegance.
New Car Reviews · May 11, 2026
All-new Lexus TZ is a Lounge on Wheels
An all-new Lexus TZ, as six-seater battery powered SUV has just been shown to the world.
Lexus · May 8, 2026
VW GTI Edition 50 Reclaims FWD Nurburgring Record
The VW GTI Edition has reclaimed the title of quickest production front-wheel-drive car around the famous Nurburgring.
VW · May 7, 2026
Auto Union Lucca Lives…. Again
A faithful recreation of Auto Union Lucca joins the Silver Arrow family
Audi · May 7, 2026
2026 Simola Hillclimb Gallery
Suzuki SA invited Double Apex to attend the 2026 Simola Hillclimb, an event that's now in its 16th year.
Gallery · May 5, 2026
McLaren Unveils MCL-HY FIA WEC Hypercar
The McLaren MCL-HY is the company's endurance racer that complies with ACO and IMSA rules.
McLaren · May 4, 2026
VW ID. Polo Makes World Debut [w/video]
The VW ID. Polo is the latest all-electric model from the German automotive giant.
Manufacturer News · April 29, 2026
Chery Unveils Game-Changing Tiggo V at Beijing Auto Show
Chery Tiggo V is a shape-shifting model that fulfills dual roles as a pick-up and an SUV.
Manufacturer News · April 24, 2026
16th Simola Hillclimb Gearing Up For Action
The 2026 Simola Hillclimb promises to be another action-packed event with plenty for petrolheads to soak up over the three-day event.
Motorsport · April 24, 2026
Toyota GR Yaris Automatic Driven
Discover how the Toyota GR Yaris automatic performs on real roads. We evaluate its speed, handling, and everyday usability in this in-depth driving review.
New Car Reviews · April 22, 2026
Wild Volkswagen Golf GTI Concept Cars Celebrate 50 Years of the Badge
As the evergreen hot hatch from Wolfsburg turns 50, we take a look back at three Volkswagen Golf GTI concept cars.
VW · April 15, 2026
Nissan in South Africa – What Next?
We recently met with President of Nissan Europe and Africa, Jordi Vila and posed the question: Nissan in South Africa – What Next?
Nissan · April 7, 2026
Changan Introduces Uni-S into SA Market
The all-new Uni-S has been added to the South African market by relative newcomer to the fold, Chinese company Changan.
Changan · April 2, 2026