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New Suzuki Dzire Now on Sale in SA

The fourth-generation, all new Suzuki Dzire has just been introduced to the SA market and we attended the national media intro event.

Manufacturer News · May 16, 2025

Abt to Built Audi Ur-Quattro Restomod

Audi Sport Racing Legends, historic race machines from the brand are now available for a few lucky collectors to own.

Audi · May 16, 2025

Double Apex Completes 2025 iLamuna 9-Hour At Killarney Raceway [w/video]

Double Apex returned to the endurance racing fold as we were invited to compete in the 2025 iLamuna 9-Hour at Killarney Raceway

Motorsport · May 14, 2025

Fresh-faced Hyundai Alcazar Lands in SA

Hyundai South Africa has just added the fresh-faced Alcazar to its local line-up of SUVs/crossovers, which takes the list up to eight.

Hyundai · May 9, 2025

Mercedes-AMG GLC63S E-Performance Driven – Ballistic ‘Benz

We spent a few days with the Mercedes-AMG GLC63S E-Performance, a sibling to the contentious C63S turbocharged hybrid.

Car Reviews · May 6, 2025

Ford Escort Alan Mann 68 Edition [w/video]

The Ford Escort Alan Mann 68 Edition is a faithful reproduction of one of the most iconic Mk1 Escort racecars in the world.

Ford · April 23, 2025

Project Safari Lotus Elise By Get Lost Is An Unlikely Off-Roader

The Project Safari Lotus Elise by new British company Get Lost, breathes new life into the little sportscar known for its track prowess.

Chevrolet · April 15, 2025

Electrified Mercedes-Benz Gelandewagen G580 Makes SA Debut

The Mercedes-Benz Gelandewagen G580, a battery powered version of the off-roading icon has just gone on sale in S.

Electric Vehicles · April 10, 2025

Mini Cooper S Driven – A Dying Breed

Double Apex was loaned the latest generation (F66) Mini Cooper S for a few days and we recall why we like these little cars so much.

Car Reviews · April 8, 2025

Ford Everest Sport 4×4 Driven

We spent a few days with the Ford Everest Sport, a 4x4 derivative of the popular Everest range of go-anywhere SUVs

4x4 · April 3, 2025

Toyota Corolla Cross 1,8 XR HEV Driven

Toyota's top-selling Corolla Cross recently underwent a midlife refresh. We got a hold of a Corolla Cross 1,8 XR HEV to find out what's new.

Car Reviews · March 26, 2025

Faszination on the Nürburgring: First Viral Car Video

Discover 'Faszination on the Nürburgring,' the world's first viral car video featuring the Ruf CTR Yellowbird at the Nürburgring Nordschleife

Porsche · March 20, 2025

Renault 5 Turbo 3E Is a 400 kW Drift Machine [w/video]

The Renault 5 Turbo 3E has been turned from concept car to production reality with very little in the way of changes.

Electric Vehicles · March 17, 2025

Limited Edition VW Golfs – The Rarest Examples of SA’s Most-Loved VW

We take a look at limited edition VW Golfs, the rarest versions of the best-selling model sold in South Africa since the Mk1.

VW · March 14, 2025

All-new Mercedes-Benz CLA Breaks Cover

An all-new Mercedes-Benz CLA has just been shown to the world. The model will be available with petrol and pure battery powertrains.

Manufacturer News · March 13, 2025

All-new Renault Duster Finally in SA

The all-new Renault Duster has finally been introduced to South Africa, two years since it made its international debut.

Manufacturer News · March 12, 2025

British Carmaker Longbow Aims to Reinvent the EV Sportscar

A new British carmaker Longbow has decided to take on the concept of an EV sportscar with two lightweight alternatives.

Electric Vehicles · March 12, 2025

The Unrepeatable Feat of F1 Winner Giancarlo Baghetti

Lewis Hamilton has massive pressure to join the list of debut winners for Ferrari, but he'll not match Giancarlo Baghetti's incredible feat.

F1 · March 11, 2025

Mercedes-Benz GLA200d Driven

We tried out the all-new Mercedes-Benz GLA200d for a few days to bring you this review of the second generation GLA.

Car Reviews · March 11, 2025

No V8 for C63S AMG Says Mercedes

Despite countless rumours doing the rounds, Mercedes-Benz confirms that there will be no V8 for C63S AMG to replace the hybrid turbo four.

Manufacturer News · March 6, 2025

VW ID.Every1 Concept Is a Precursor to Small EVs from the Brand

The VW ID.Every1 Concept car is the design study that will spawn a new family for small electric vehicles for the VW Group.

Electric Vehicles · March 6, 2025

Locally Produced All-new BMW X3 Launched in SA

The All-new BMW X3 (code G45) has been produced in SA since late 2024, but BMW SA has just now official launched the model locally.

BMW · February 20, 2025

2025 F1 Cars Shown At Gala Event in London [Gallery]

The 2025 F1 cars were all shown in a single event held in the London O2 arena ahead of the imminent pre-season test.

F1 · February 18, 2025

Tedson Etna Is A 10 000 r/min Lambo Restomod

The Tedson Etna is a restomod created by a Croatian firm that wants to preserve this groundbreaking supercar.

Lamborghini · February 17, 2025

Retro-Looking Production-ready Rezvani RR1 Unveiled

The production-ready Rezvani RR1 is a retro-looking 992-generation 911 of which just 50 will be made for the world.

Porsche · February 13, 2025