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Lamborghini Hypercar Engine Fire Up [video]
A track-only Lamborghini hypercar will debut before the year ends. It will feature a high-revving V12 engine that you can listen to here.
Manufacturer News · February 11, 2020
German Compact Drag Race [video]
This German compact drag race features four turbocharged models from the major OEM players, Audi, BMW, Mercedes-AMG and VW, in the compact segment.
Videos · February 10, 2020
2020 Passion for Speed [Gallery]
The 2020 Passion for Speed classic and historic racecar festival was recently held at Killarney Raceway. Images captured exclusively for Double Apex.
Gallery · February 9, 2020
Audi S3 Engine Info Revealed [w/video]
Audi AG revealed Audi S3 engine info at a pre-launch prototype drive hosted for select media head of the car's unveling at the Geneva Motor Show.
Audi · February 6, 2020
LeMons Racer MX-5 [video]
This LeMons Racer MX-5 was built on a shoestring budget by Eyesore Racing to compete in the 24 Hours of LeMons endurance race series.
Mazda · February 5, 2020
Gen2 Evo Formula E Car [w/video]
The Gen2 Evo Formula E car was unveiled earlier today. The newly designed racecar will be used in the seventh season of the all-electric seater series.
Manufacturer News · February 4, 2020
VW Golf eR1 Could Be Future Performance Halo
The VW Golf eR1 is a prototype that features an all-wheel-drive, battery powered drivetrain that could be the future Golf performance halo model.
Manufacturer News · February 3, 2020
Felino CB7R Supercar [w/video]
A small-scale Canadian manufacturer has developed the Felino CB7R. This naturally aspirated V8-powered model will be built in extremely limited numbers.
Manufacturer News · February 3, 2020
World’s Greatest Drag Race 9 [video]
The World’s Greatest Drag Race 9 is the 2020 instalment of the multi-car straight-line battle arranged by US media outlet Motor Trend.
Videos · February 2, 2020
No More Road-going Racecars
Managing editor Banzai Matai delves into the subject of road-going racecars, the machinery created by manufacturers simply to go racing.
Opinion · February 1, 2020
Best Driver’s Car GP [video]
The Best Driver’s Car GP is a wheel-to-wheel track battle contested between six high-performance machinery at Laguna Seca Raceway
Motorsport · January 31, 2020
New Audi A6 Now in South Africa [w/video]
The new Audi A6 and S6 sedan variants were launched into the local sales charts this week. The range-topping RS6 Avant will be here later in 2020
Audi · January 31, 2020
V16 BMW 7 Series
The V16 BMW 7 Series was a second generation 7 Series that boasted a 6,7-litre naturally aspirated engine that developed 304 kW/625 N.m of torque.
BMW · January 30, 2020
Vega EVX is Sri Lanka’s First Supercar [w/video]
The Vega EVX supercar is the very first of its kind from Sri Lanka. The in-house developed model produces 600 kW and 760 N.m of torque
Manufacturer News · January 29, 2020
Bentley Ice Race Continental GT [w/video]
The twin-turbocharged Bentley Ice Race Continental GT is a one-off special that was built by Bentley Motorsport to compete at the 2020 Ice Race GP.
Bentley · January 28, 2020
Audi A1 35 TFSI Driven
We spend a few days behind the wheel of the second-generation of Audi's entry-level hatchback in mid-spec Audi A1 35 TFSI guise.
Audi · January 28, 2020
Happy 30th Birthday Motoring Icons
We wish a few very recognisable vehicles a very happy 30th birthday as they are all now eligible for acceptance into the classics section of motoring.
Manufacturer News · January 27, 2020
UPDATED: Porsche 718 GTS 4,0 Cayman and Boxster [w/pricing]
Porsche has released two new derivatives of its popular Cayman and Boxster ranges, called the Porsche 718 GTS 4,0. Both have a flat-six motor with 294 kW.
Manufacturer News · January 27, 2020
Five Coupe Drag Race [video]
The five coupe drag race tests five similar, but different models; Audi R8, BMW M8, Merc GT 63S, Porsche 911 and Tesla, in a series of straight line tests.
Videos · January 25, 2020
TDF-1 Unleashes Your Inner F1 Driver
Ever wanted to drive an real Formula One car? Then the TDF-1 by Tour de Force Engineering is the 441 kW track car just for you.
F1 · January 24, 2020
Lamborghini Espada Rat Rod [w/video]
The Lamborghini Espada Rat Rod is a unique creation that was built by a French tuning house to celebrate the car's 50th anniversary.
Videos · January 24, 2020Holden Hurricane Concept [w/video]
The Holden Hurricane Concept, the company's very first concept car, was restored to its former glory by a team of retired engineers.
Manufacturer News · January 23, 2020
BMW i4 to Debut at Geneva Motor Show [w/video]
The upcoming battery powered BMW i4 Coupe will probably appear at the upcoming Geneva Motor Show as a close-to-production concept.
BMW · January 23, 2020
Driverless GM Cruise Origin Debuts [w/video]
The driverless GM Cruise Origin is a completely autonomous robo-taxi that was unveiled in San Francisco earlier this week.
Manufacturer News · January 22, 2020
UPDATED: Paul Walker’s Cars Auctioned [w/video]
Fast and Furious actor, Paul Walker’s cars are to be auctioned in the US early next year. The actor had a diverse collection 21 of which are up for grabs
Manufacturer News · January 22, 2020