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Range Rover Velar P400e Dynamic HSE Driven
We spent a few days with the Range Rover Velar P400e Dynamic HSE which is a plug-in hybrid from the Land Rover stable.
Car Reviews · November 27, 2024
Watch and Listen to the Huayra R Evo Go Ballistic on Track [video]
Watch, and listen, as the Huayra R Evo goes ballistic around the Misano test track in Italy during its final phase of testing.
Videos · November 25, 2024
Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor Driven
We got our hands on the Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor, which is another fully electrified SUV from the Swedish automaker.
Car Reviews · November 19, 2024
The World’s Only Automatic Ferrari F40
We take a look at the world’s only automatic Ferrari F40, which was built for the head of the Fiat automotive group.
Classic Cars · November 15, 2024
Bugatti Mistral Sets New World Record [w/video]
Bugatti Mistral sets new world record for open-top cars at Automotive Testing Papenburg (ATP) facility in Germany.
Manufacturer News · November 14, 2024
Lexus NX 450h+ PHEV Driven
We tried out the recently introduced Lexus NX 450h+, a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) with astonishing claimed fuel consumption.
Car Reviews · November 11, 2024
Toyota GR86 Rally Legacy Concept Pays Homage to Past (w/video)
The Toyota GR86 Rally Legacy Concept was built for the 2024 SEMA Show and takes inspiration from classic Toyota rally cars.
Motorsport · November 4, 2024
BMW iX1 xDrive30 Driven
We got our hands on the BMW iX1 xDrive30, which is the smallest battery powered member of BMW's SUV line-up in South Africa.
BMW · November 1, 2024
Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype Smashes Nurburgring EV Record [video]
Watch as the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra Prototype absolutely blitzes the Nurburgring to set a new record for four-door cars.
Electric Vehicles · October 29, 2024
Mercedes-Benz E220d Driven – A Return to Form
We spent a few days with the Mercedes-Benz E220d, which is the kind of car that helped forge the brand's reputation in the market.
Car Reviews · October 24, 2024
Dallara Museum Walk-Through Tour [video]
Double Apex spent a few days in Italy during the recent European summer. During our travels we visited the Dallara Museum in Varano.
Motorsport · October 21, 2024
Omoda C9 Launched Into SA Market
The Omoda C9 has just been introduced in South Africa as the new halo of the fledgling sub-brand of Chery Automotive.
Manufacturer News · October 11, 2024
Oilstainlab HF-11 Is A Wild Limited-Edition Hypercar [w/video]
The Oilstainlab HF-11 is a modern-day love letter to endurance racers from the 1960s made using modern techniques and materials.
Manufacturer News · October 8, 2024
10 Incredible Facts About the McLaren W1 Supercar
The twin-turbocharged, rear-wheel-drive McLaren W1 is the latest halo model from the British sportscar manufacturer.
Manufacturer News · October 7, 2024
2025 World Rally-Raid Championship (W2RC) Heading to SA
The 2025 World Rally-Raid Championship will consist of five rounds, which includes South Africa for the very first time.
Manufacturer News · October 4, 2024
The Most Iconic Cars To Wear The GTR Badge
The famous GTR badge has been used by many automakers over the years. We take a look at the more famous cars to wear the GTR badge.
Opinion · October 4, 2024
Mercedes-AMG C63S E-Performance Driven – Defining Better
We spent a few days with the Mercedes-AMG C63S E-Performance, which has been the focus of many petrolhead discussions.
Car Reviews · September 26, 2024
Double Apex Attends 2024 Tutto Bene Hillclimb in Italy
Double Apex was invited to attend the 2024 Tutto Bene Hillclimb, the inaugural event held near Lake Maggiore near Milan.
Motorsport · September 18, 2024
What You Should Know About BMW’s Electrification Strategy
BMW's Electrification strategy is slowing playing out in front of our eyes with a few subtle hints as to what the future holds.
BMW · September 13, 2024
Mazda CX-60 3.3L Turbodiesel Takumi Driven
We spent a few days with the range-leading Mazda CX-60 Takumi mild hybrid SUV from the Japanese automaker.
Car Reviews · August 29, 2024
The Porsche Golf 928 You’ve Probably Never Heard Of [w/video]
The V8-powered, rear-wheel-drive Porsche Golf is the handiwork of one crazy German customizer over 45 years ago.
VW · August 26, 2024
Vision148 RS500 Carbon Piranha Restomod Up For Grabs
The RS500 Carbon Piranha is modern take on the Ford Sierra RS500, which was created to compete in Touring Car racing.
Ford · August 22, 2024
Range Rover Sport D350 Autobiography Driven
We got our hands on the latest generation Range Rover Sport D350 Autobiography to bring you this road-driving review.
Car Reviews · August 21, 2024
Koenigsegg Jesko Breaks Laguna Seca Lap Record [video]
Koenigsegg Jesko breaks Laguna Seca lap record for production cars at a private event held earlier this week.
Videos · August 19, 2024
Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport Built As Celebratory Model
The limited-edition Mercedes-AMG GT3 Edition 130Y Motorsport takes inspiration from the iconic W194 racecar of 1952.
Manufacturer News · August 17, 2024