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Audi RS6 Avant Debuts [w/video]

The recently launched Audi RS6 Avant is powered by a twin-turbocharged 4,0-litre V8 that produces 441 kW and 800 N.m of torque.

Audi · August 21, 2019

Mercedes-AMG GT R Black Series

A long-rumoured Mercedes-AMG GT R Black Series has been seen testing on racetrack and on the road with a bespoke bonnet and massive rear wing.

Manufacturer News · August 20, 2019

Bugatti Centodieci [w/video]

The Bugatti Centodieci is the latest hypercar produced by Bugatti. It is powered by a 1 176 kW quad-turbo W16 engine that displaces 8,0-litres.

Manufacturer News · August 19, 2019

Audi Q8 55 TFSI Driven

We spent a few days driving the range-leader of the Audi SUV family, the all-new all-wheel drive 250 kW turbodiesel Audi Q8 55 TFSI.

Audi · August 19, 2019

SCG Baja Boot is a Race-Ready SUV

The SCG Baja Boot is the latest creation from low-volume automaker Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus, which the firm plans to race at the 2019 Baja 1000.

Manufacturer News · August 16, 2019

New Mercedes-Benz B-Class Now in SA

The latest version of the Mercedes-Benz B-Class was launched into the South African market this week with two derivatives.

Manufacturer News · August 15, 2019

Porsche Cayenne Hybrid Turbo Models Launched [w/video]

Two Porsche Cayenne Hybrid Turbo powetrains were launched this week, in V6 and V8 guises with both engines available in both Cayenne body styles.

Manufacturer News · August 14, 2019

VW Golf R Driven

The VW Golf R was recently upgraded. We spent a few days driving the latest iteration of this all-wheel-drive hatch to evaluate the changes.

Car Reviews · August 13, 2019

BMW M8 Safety Car For MotoGP

This twin-turbocharged V8 BMW M8 Safety Car for MotoGP is the most recent in a long line of M models to serve this important role.

BMW · August 12, 2019

Tushek TS900 H Apex [w/video]

The Tushek TS900 H Apex is the second model from Slovenian automaker Tushek. The V8-powered hybrid car produces over 700 kW.

Manufacturer News · August 7, 2019

7 Facts About the Peugeot 3008 GT Line

We spent a week in the company of the high-spec Peugeot 3008 GT Line SUV and share a few facts that we learned during the review period.

Car Reviews · August 7, 2019

Pagani Huayra Roadster BC

The 590 kW twin-turbocharged V12-powered Pagani Huayra Roadster BC is the latest creation from low-volume auto manufacturer Pagani.

Manufacturer News · August 1, 2019

Audi RS4 Avant driven

We spent a few days behind the wheel of the latest generation Audi RS4 Avant and share our views on the high-performance stationwagon.

Audi · August 1, 2019

Mini Cooper Driven

The recently revised entry-level Mini Cooper driven by Double Apex up in the urban jungle that is Johannesburg in Gauteng.

Car Reviews · July 25, 2019

Ecurie Ecosse LM69 [w/video]

The Ecurie Ecosse LM69 is a modern-retro road/racecar that is meant to evoke the spirit of the Jaguar XJ13, a Le Mans racer that never raced.

Jaguar · July 22, 2019

Toyota GR Supra Driven

The 250 kW/500 N.m Toyota GR Supra was driven by Double Apex on the vehicle's South African launch event held in the Eastern Cape.

Car Reviews · July 20, 2019

Mercedes-AMG CLA45 Shooting Brake [w/video]

The Mercedes-AMG CLA45 Shooting Brake is the third new model to wear the A45 badge and feature the company's 310 kW 2,0-litre turbo engine.

Manufacturer News · July 17, 2019

Lotus Evija [w/video]

The Lotus Evija is an all-electric, all-wheel-drive hypercar that has 1 472 kW along with 1 700 N.m of torque. Just 130 examples will be built.

Lotus · July 16, 2019

New Mazda3 Launched in SA

The all new Mazda3 launched into the South African new car listings earlier this week in hatchback and sedan guises. We sampled them at the local launch.

Car Reviews · July 16, 2019

Renault Sandero Stepway Plus driven

We spent a week driving the Renault Sandero Stepway Plus and share our thoughts on the small crossover model in this review.

Car Reviews · July 12, 2019

Bloodhound LSR in SA This Year

The Bloodhound LSR in SA later in 2019 for preliminary testing ahead of its land-speed record attempt taking place in 2020

Manufacturer News · July 11, 2019

Bentley EXP 100 GT [w/video]

The Bentley EXP 100 GT is an all-electric GT car that was created by the British luxury carmaker to celebrate its 100th birthday.

Manufacturer News · July 11, 2019

Electric Mini SE [w/video]

The Electric Mini SE aims to combine the benefits of zero local emissions with the fun-to-drive aspect of the small British hatchback

Manufacturer News · July 9, 2019

2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed [Gallery]

Our 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed is a showcase of just some of the diverse machinery that was on show at this recent petrolhead gathering in England.

Gallery · July 8, 2019

Porsche 911 RSR [w/video]

A new Porsche 911 RSR was revealed at the 2019 Goodwood. This new car will be used in the 2019/2020 World Endurance Championship.

Manufacturer News · July 8, 2019