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BMW i8 Roadster now in SA

BMW lops the top of its futuristic hybrid sportscar to bring us the BMW i8 Roadster. This topless model was just introduced into the SA market.

Manufacturer News · June 12, 2018

Porsche Taycan and 911 Speedster Concept

Porsche Taycan is the new name of the company's Mission E Concept. The Porsche Taycan will soon go into production at the company's Zuffenhausen plant.

Manufacturer News · June 12, 2018

Toyota 86s in Le Mans Livery [w/video]

Toyota 86s in Le Mans Livery will attend the 86th running of the 24 Hours of Le Mans this coming weekend to celebrate iconic Toyota racecars.

Manufacturer News · June 12, 2018

Honda Urban EV named Best Concept Car

The Honda Urban EV was named best concept car of the year at the recent Turin Motor Show by an international panel of judges.

Manufacturer News · June 11, 2018

Killarney Experience – Audi A8 Transporter driven

The Killarney Experience Audi A8 transporter is a novel great way to experience Cape Town's best-known racetrack first-hand. We got behind the wheel for a few laps.

Car Reviews · June 11, 2018

Monday Motorsport Round-Up: 11 June 2018 [w/videos]

We bring you a motorsport round-up of this past weekend's racing action from the top four-wheel racing series in the world.

Motorsport · June 11, 2018

Cruz Pedregon blows body off his Funny Car [video]

Drag racing champion Cruz Pedregon blows body off his Funny Car when his cars supercharged engine blew up during qualifying for a recent Virginia event.

Motorsport · June 10, 2018

Porsche 70 Years [Gallery]

Porsche 70 years is being celebrated by the German firm at the moment. We take a look back at some of the more memorable models from the sportscar makers history.

Gallery · June 10, 2018

New Suzuki Swift now in SA

The new Suzuki Swift has just been launched in South Africa. We have full info and pricing on the all-new Suzuki Swift available locally.

Manufacturer News · June 9, 2018

Hamilton the man to beat at Canadian Grand Prix

F1 fundi and guest writer previews the upcoming Canadian Grand Prix. She feels that Lewis Hamilton will be the man to beat in Canada.

F1 · June 8, 2018

McLaren Automotive teases new model [w/video]

McLaren Automotive has teased us with a single image of an upcoming new model. Indications are this may be a hard-core version of the 570S.

Manufacturer News · June 8, 2018

Driving A Legend In A Mazda MX-5

Double Apex editor, recounts a memorable drive in a Mazda MX-5 with a living legend from Mazda, around the company's test track in Japan.

Opinion · June 7, 2018

Double Apex interviews Simola Hill Climb Winner [video]

In this exclusive video interview we chat with Simola Hill Climb winner Andre Bezuidenhout about his winning run and his specialised racecar.

Motorsport · June 7, 2018

All-new BMW X5 breaks cover

The fourth-generation, new BMW X5 was just launched. It is the first BMW X model to offer an off-road package. We have full info as well as engine specifications.

Manufacturer News · June 6, 2018

2018 International Engine of the Year awards

The Ferrari 3,9-litre twin-turbo V8 engine was voted overall Engine of the Year for 2018 and claimed two other categories in the prestigious awards.

Manufacturer News · June 6, 2018

MotoGP Champion Marc Marques tests Toro Rosso F1 car [w/video]

Reigning MotoGP champ Marc Marquez was given the opportunity to drive a Scuderia Toro Rosso F1 car at the Red Bull Ring in Austria.

F1 · June 6, 2018

Audi Q8 unveiled, finally

The all-new Audi Q8 has been unveiled. The new model in Audi's SUV, Q family will compete against the likes of the BMW X6 and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe.

Manufacturer News · June 5, 2018

BMW Z4 M40i teased [w/video]

Official images and video of the new BMW Z4 have been released by BMW. These show the upcoming model being tested at the company's track in southern France.

Manufacturer News · June 5, 2018

Nissan Heritage Collection – Gallery

Some time back we gained access to the Nissan Heritage Collection. We took these pics in the private collection and share them with you here.

Gallery · June 4, 2018

Classic Livery for Porsche at 24 Hours of Le Mans 2018

Classic Livery for Porsche RSR models competing in the 2018 24 Hours of Le Mans taking place in June in a few weeks. Two cars will run in colours reminiscent of older Porsche racecars.

Manufacturer News · June 4, 2018

Jaguar XE SV Project 8 production begins [w/video]

The extreme Jaguar XE SV Project 8 is about to begin production in Jaguar's Special Vehicle Operations division. TheJaguar XE SV Project 8 is limited to 300 units worldwide.

Manufacturer News · June 2, 2018

Slow and steady new vehicle sales in May 

Motor industry commentator Leo Kok gives us a breakdown of the new vehicle sales in South Africa for the month of May 2018.

Manufacturer News · June 1, 2018

McLaren X2: the Future of F1

McLaren Formula One has created the McLaren X2, which is a conceptual look into the future of Formula 1 designs, technology and safety.

F1 · June 1, 2018

Schaeffler Audi 4e Performance Concept

Auto brand Schaeffler created the Audi 4e Performance Concept to showcase its knowledge in the arena of electric mobility.

Manufacturer News · June 1, 2018

Audi Q8 teased [updated]

Upcoming Audi Q8 teaser image gives is some indication of what the production version will look like. The Audi Q8 will also star in its own five-part series.

Manufacturer News · May 31, 2018