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F1 Powered Porsche 911 To Make Goodwood FoS Debut

Lanzante Engineering has built an F1 Powered Porsche 911 that will make its debut at the Goodwood Festival of Speed.

Manufacturer News · June 7, 2024

The Alma Sprint Is a Nod to a Forgotten Group B Project

The Alma Sprint is a modern-day restomod built by a Portuguese firm as a nod to a forgotten Group B prototype.

Alfa Romeo · June 6, 2024

Adamastor Furia Is A New Supercar Entering The Game

The Adamastor is a lightweight, twin-turbocharged supercar that is billed as the first of its kind from Portugal

Manufacturer News · June 3, 2024

The Volvoghini Is A V10-Powered Sleeper [video]

The Volvoghini is a retro wagon that has the screaming heart of a GT3 racecar and a six-speed manual transmission.

Manufacturer News · May 31, 2024

The Bugatti Chiron L’Ultime Is A Swansong to the French Hypercar

The Bugatti Chiron L’Ultime is the final unit of the 500-car production run of the Chiron hypercar, which will be replaced soon.

Manufacturer News · May 30, 2024

7 Facts About The Porsche 911 GTS Hybrid Engine

We take a look at some of the technological innovations of the newly developed Porsche 911 GTS hybrid engine

Manufacturer News · May 29, 2024

Porsche 911 992.2 Unveiled With Hybrid Tech [w/ SA Pricing]

Porsche 911 992.2 generation has been unveiled with a raft of changes, not least of all a hybrid engine for GTS versions.

Manufacturer News · May 28, 2024

Lancia Heads Back to Rallying With New Ypsilon

Lancia Heads back to rallying with the recently launched Ypsilon, which will wear iconic 'Martini' colours.

Manufacturer News · May 28, 2024

VW Golf GTI Returns To Race At The ‘Ring

The VW Golf GTI Returns to Race at the biggest motorsport event that takes place in Europe, the Nurburgring 24.

Manufacturer News · May 24, 2024

Mazda CX-5 Dynamic Driven 

Double Apex gets behind the wheel of the mid-spec Mazda CX-5 Dynamic for an extended period to bring you this review.

Car Reviews · May 23, 2024

Lamborghini Huracan Successor Will Have a 10 0000 r/min Screamer [w/video]

The Lamborghini Huracan successor will boast an all-new twin-turbocharged V8 that will rev to 10 000 r/min.

Lamborghini · May 22, 2024

New O&J EVs on the Way to SA

Double Apex travelled to China to take a closer look at two new O&J EVs that will be heading to local shores soon.

Chery · May 16, 2024

Porsche 911 Hybrid Will Debut In A Few Weeks

The first-ever Porsche 911 Hybrid will debut towards the end of May after completing several million kilometres of testing.

Manufacturer News · May 13, 2024

2024 Simola Hillclimb Gallery

Double Apex attended the 2024 Simola Hillclimb and brings you this event report and exclusive gallery of images from the event.

Gallery · May 7, 2024

Highlights from the 2024 Beijing Auto Show [Gallery]

We attended the 2024 Beijing Auto Show which was held in the capital city and bring you some highlights from the event.

Gallery · April 29, 2024

Chery Unveils Flagship Tiggo 9 Pro Max PHEV in Beijing

A new, range-leading Tiggo 9 Pro Max PHEV was unveiled at the 2024 Beijing International Auto Show held this week,

Chery · April 26, 2024

Tarmac Terrorists: A Journey Through Road-Going Rally Cars

We take a look at Tarmac Terrorists through the decades, cars that were bred to go rallying but enthusiasts can drive on the road.

Motorsport · April 24, 2024

Hyundai Brings Full ICE Experience to Ioniq 5N EV [video]

Hyundai adds ICE-like traits to its Ioniq 5N EV and reviewers across the US have been raving about the model's abilities.

Manufacturer News · April 19, 2024

Rezvani RR1 is a Retrotastic 911

The Rezvani RR1 is a retro take on the latest generation, 992, Porsche 911 and is available in three versions.

Manufacturer News · April 16, 2024

Pepper Loses By 0,042 Sec At Nurburgring [video]

South African Jordan Pepper Loses By 0,042 sec at the second round of the NLS Nürburgring Langstrecken-Serie

Lamborghini · April 8, 2024

Renault Megane RS300 Trophy Driven – The End of an Era

We got our hands on one of the last RS Meganes, called the Renault Megane RS300 Trophy and share our thoughts after driving the hot hatch.

Car Reviews · April 4, 2024

BorromeodeSilva’s STL-1 Safari Mustang an All-American Off-Roader

The roofless STL-1 Safari Mustang is the latest restomod creation by Italian-based BorromeodeSilva design studio.

Featured · March 29, 2024

Mercedes-AMG GT43 Expands GT Line-Up

A third derivative has been added the Mercedes-AMG GT family, known as the Mercedes-AMG GT43 it is four-cylinder and RWD-only.

Manufacturer News · March 20, 2024

World’s Fastest Toyota Hilux [w/video] 

Is this, nearly 1 000 kW, 2JZ-GTE Hilux crew cab the world’s fastest Toyota Hilux? A recent speed trial could make it so.

Toyota · March 18, 2024

Magarigawa Club – Japan’s Petrolhead Playground

Learn more about Magarigawa Club, the latest member's-only race resort aimed at the uber-wealthy to enjoy their performance cars.

Manufacturer News · March 15, 2024