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Toyota British Touring Car
Toyota GB revealed the Toyota British Touring Car contender. The Toyota Corolla hatchback will be driven by Tom Ingram in the 2019 season
Manufacturer News · December 3, 2018
Mercedes-Benz X350d driven
We sampled the V6-powered Mercedes-Benz X350d bakkie at its South African ride and drive event recently held in the Western Cape.
Car Reviews · December 3, 2018
SA Historic GP [Gallery – Part 1]
The SA Historic GP Gallery - Part 1 we bring you highlights from the East London racetrack event and the road trip to the Cape.
Gallery · December 3, 2018
Bakkie Drag Race [video]
This bakkie drag race video is a straight line competition between five of the top pick-ups for sale in the United Kingdom.
Videos · December 2, 2018
Nissan Leaf Nismo RC
Nissan has created an all-new Leaf Nismo RC all-electric, all-wheel-drive racecar to showcase its zero-emissions technology.
Manufacturer News · November 30, 2018
Audi E-tron GT Concept
The E-tron GT Concept, which debuted at the LA Auto Show, will become a series production model in just a matter of years.
Manufacturer News · November 29, 2018
Mercedes-AMG GT R PRO [updated]
The Mercedes-AMG GT R PRO is a lightweight, limited-edition, track-focussed version of the brand’s high-performance GT R sportscar.
Manufacturer News · November 29, 2018
W Series drivers list
The W Series drivers list has three local female racers. The three local ladies will compete against 52 other drivers for a spot in the female-only series
Manufacturer News · November 29, 2018
Porsche GT2 RS Clubsport
The Porsche 911 GT2 RS Clubsport has been launched as a final hurrah to the 991.2 series. This race-ready model was launched at the LA Motor Show
Manufacturer News · November 29, 2018
New Porsche 911
The New Porsche 911, dubbed 992, has just been unveiled at the LA Auto Show this week. Generation 8 has launched with the Carrera S and 4S variants
Manufacturer News · November 28, 2018
Bentley Continental GT Convertible
The all-new Bentley Continental GT Convertible broke cover a few days ago. The all-new model features a folding fabric roof and a W12 engine.
Manufacturer News · November 28, 2018
Rivian R1T electric pick-up
The Rivian R1T is an all-electric pick-up truck from a small EV manufacturer in California. It is extremely quick and can go anywhere.
Manufacturer News · November 28, 2018
New Range Rover Evoque
The brand new Range Rover Evoque broke cover recently. This second-generation model features new technology as well as hybridisation.
Manufacturer News · November 27, 2018
7 things we learned driving the Toyota Fortuner 2.4 GD-6 4×4 6AT
Here are 7 things we learned while driving the Toyota Fortuner 2.4 GD-6 4x4 6AT. The derivative is a recent addition to the line-up
4x4 · November 27, 2018
FIA World Rallycross [Gallery]
This FIA World Rallycross gallery of the season finale was shot exclusively for Double Apex by talented local lensman Riaz Ismail.
Manufacturer News · November 26, 2018
Toyota Gazoo Racing Dakar Team 2019
The Toyota Gazoo Racing Dakar Team 2019 was announced at the FIA World Rallycross event held in Cape Town this past weekend.
Manufacturer News · November 26, 2018
Monday Motorsport Round-Up: 25 November 2018
Here is our traditional Monday motorsport round-up. For Monday 26 November 2018 we cover FIA World Rallycross and Formula One.
Motorsport · November 26, 2018
Roadster Drag Race [video]
This roadster drag race tests the speed of each car's roof folding mechanism as well as the car’s straight line performance.
Videos · November 24, 2018
Hyundai Santa Fe launched
The fourth-generation Hyundai Santa Fe has been launched in SA to spearhead the automaker’s portfolio of SUV and crossover products.
Car Reviews · November 23, 2018
Enhanced Kia Sportage launched
An enhanced Kia Sportage has been launched in South Africa. The refreshed range has new looks and better standard specification.
Manufacturer News · November 22, 2018
Mini JCW GP heading for production
A hot Mini JCW GP is heading for production in 2020. The hottest Mini will be a limited-edition special with increased power.
Manufacturer News · November 22, 2018
Lamborghini Urus ST-X Concept
The Lamborghini Urus ST-X Concept is a circuit and off-road racer that has been created for a unique new one-make race series starting in 2020.
Manufacturer News · November 20, 2018
Historic Grand Prix Countdown
The South Africa Historic Grand Prix Festival takes place in just a matter of weeks in East London at the original grand prix circuit
Manufacturer News · November 20, 2018
Rossi Experiences Baja 1000 Near Miss
There was a Baja 1000 Near Miss at the 2018 event that took place this weekend. Alexander Rossi had a close shave with a member of the public.
Motorsport · November 19, 2018
Macau F3 Crash Sophia Floersch [video]
There was a horrific Macau F3 crash involving Van Amersfoort racer Sophia Floersch, another driver, two photographers and one marshal.
Motorsport · November 18, 2018