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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