Naturally Aspirated Four-cylinder Engines That Still Rev Fans’ Hearts
Five specific four-cylinder engines earned cult status in South Africa, making ordinary cars legendary among petrolheads for their thrilling performance and.
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Why Goldrush’s Latest Competition Has Real Pull
Not every car giveaway lands with people who actually care about cars. The BMW M240i does. It sits in a very specific sweet spot in BMW’s line-up: quick enough to feel properly special, premium enough to feel aspirational, and still usable enough to make sense in the real world. In South Africa, that matters, because […]
Top 5 Stories of 2025
As the year draws to a close we bring you our traditional list of top 5 stories. Double Apex attracted an ace writer/commentator this year in the form of Graham Duxbury, whose F1 columns can be read at this link, and plenty classic car content. The top 5 stories of 2025 as enjoyed by our […]
BMW Racing Legends Reunite At Special Motorsport Retrospective
Fans of Group N and Touring Car racing were recently treated to a night of nostalgia. Two BMW racing legends, Farouk Dangor and Deon Joubert, were reunited in Cape Town on 22 October. These former on-track rivals met for a special night organised by Double Apex and hosted by our managing editor, Sudhir Matai. The […]
Speed Classic Cape Town Hillclimb Event Set For Mother City
Cape Town’s very own hillclimb event will take place this weekend. Speed Classic Cape Town, as it is called, will take place on 25 and 26 October. Philip Kgosana Drive (previously De Waal Drive) will serve as the track for time trial. The 1,8-km course, as pictured, will use the contour road that runs from […]
BMW Unveils 325iS and 333i Homage Editions
The 325iS and 333i badges should not need any explanation to local petrolheads. These two E30 BMWs are the stuff of legend. Now, BMW SA is paying tribute to these classics with modern-day interpretations known as the 325iS and 333i Homage editions. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. The BMW 325iS and […]
Track Stars: 1990 Opel Kadett GSi 16v S
Track Stars is a new addition to our site. In this series we showcase cars, such as this Opel Kadett, built and raced by regular petrolheads at circuits all over our beautiful country. Not cars prepared by teams of technicians paid for by sponsors. If you have a racecar and would like to be featured […]
Limited Edition VW Golfs – The Rarest Examples of SA’s Most-Loved VW
The VW Golf is a household name in South Africa. We have all owned a Golf at some point or, at very least, know someone who has. While the Golf was sold in droves, there are some that were sold in limited numbers. We outline the limited edition VW Golfs sold across the various generations. […]
The Purist’s Conundrum – An Owner’s Perspective on Modern Performance Cars
Fan and long time follower of Double Apex, Inez Valjee, had something to get off his chest. So he sent us this column titled The Purist’s Conundrum to explain his predicament. I’ve been obsessed with sportscars ever since I heard a friend say “that’s 145 kilowatts” seconds after we drooled over a brilliant red BMW […]
VW Golf GTI Returns To Race At The ‘Ring
A few years ago Volkswagen Germany (ie HQ) pulled the plug on all official racing duties. Touring car activities, rallycross and WRC were all confined to the history books as the brand tackled electrification. However, the attraction was too much to resist and the GTI returns to race at the 2024 Nurburgring 24 Hours. Volkswagen […]
Multiple Classic Cars Under The Hammer
Classic car values are on the up and up. As a result, more and more owners are cashing in on the buoyant market and selling rare and valuable cars. As a result there are multiple classic cars under the hammer on December 3, right here in Johannessburg. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where […]
Testing Times: Part Two (Animals and Speed Cops)
Seasoned road tester and friend of Double Apex, Adrian Burford recounts more memorable incidents experienced during road testing. In Testing Times Part Two, he shares stories from two seasoned campaigners of this art. Opening image by transportation designer Dan Wamono. You can see more of his handiwork on his Instagram account. Testing Times: Part Two […]
Opinion: Owning And Driving An E30 BMW M3
Gerardo Cammarata of Classic Car Hunter SA has restored nearly 50 classic cars over the years. The latest object of his desire is an E30 BMW M3. He takes us through his experiences of the first M3 in his latest column. Check out his YouTube channel here. About a year ago was the first time […]
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BMW M3 Fetches R4,1m in Auction [w/video]
Classic car prices seem to defy sense. First to enjoy massive escalations were classic and rare Ferraris. Then came the Porsches, followed by Mercedes. Now it seems BMWs are next on the list as this BMW M3 fetches R4,1m (calculated on today’s exchange rate) in a recent auction. We’ve seen neat example of 325iSs (check […]
VW Golf Spitze: the Forgotten GTI
Ever heard of the secret VW Golf Spitze? No? Well, Double Apex brings you an exclusive interview with someone who was intimately involved with the stillborn, SA-specific homologation-special Golf Mk2 that was bred for the track. Special thanks to Sagren Nair for his input, without whom this piece would not have been possible, and to Tony […]
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Double Apex Breakfast Drive – West Coast [w/video]
On March 8 we hosted the first Double Apex Breakfast Drive of 2020. The event took place in the West Coast region of the Cape. Below are some images shot by ace lensman David Marchio (see other examples of his handiwork by clicking here). You can see more images from the drive on our Facebook […]
No More Road-going Racecars
Our managing editor takes a look back at some of the most memorable cars produced over the last four decades, many of which were road-going racecars. Remember the Ford RS200? Of course you do. You’re an enthusiast who is familiar with the world of motoring, present, and past. The RS200 and several of its rivals […]
The stars of Concours SA 2019
The fourth annual Concours South Africa concluded with a Ferrari Dino 246 GT taking top honours just ahead of a BMW 325iS while a 1960 Alfa Romeo Giulietta Sprint took a close third, at the show’s return to the Steyn City Parkland Residence for the second consecutive year. “The level of competition was extraordinarily high. […]
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BMW 530 MLE Restoration [w/video]
The BMW 530 MLE is one of the very early SA-only specials built by the company’s local subsidiary. BMW South Africa created the 530 MLE in the mid-1970s, under the guidance of the head of BMW Motorsport Jochen Neerpasch. Special versions of the E12 BMW 5 Series racecars were prepared to compete in the South […]
Hard core BMW M4 GTS spotted at the ’Ring
The BMW M4 range seems quite well set, if a little expansive. Soon, it seems, BMW will be adding another M4 to the mix if this M4 GTS recently spotted testing is anything to go by. Covering all bases Opening the range is a ‘regular’ M4 (317 kW), to that, you can add a Competition […]
Resurrected BMW 325iS part of local road show
BMW SA is showcasing a few, very special models that were produced on local soil over the last 45 years, including the famous BMW 325iS. On tour It is called “The Legends of Rosslyn” and the entourage includes the South African exclusive BMW 333i (E30), which was refurbished in 2017. In addition, two special cars; […]