How Volkswagen’s Mission Efficiency Rewrites EV Records
Volkswagen’s Mission Efficiency project achieved three world records for electric vehicle energy consumption and aerodynamics, proving extreme efficiency with.
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All-new BMW iX3 EV Makes South African Debut
Double Apex was invited to the national media ride-and-drive event of the all-new BMW iX3 recently held in the Western Cape. BMW, like so many of its rivals, has been forced to rethink its place in the automotive space. Sweeping changes to the mobility sector as well as challenges from new quarters have led many […]
All-new Mercedes-Benz GLA Boasts New Look and Tech
The redesigned Mercedes-Benz GLA boasts a more purposeful stance with a lower profile, longer wheelbase, and dramatic lighting, transforming its compact SUV.
Audi’s RS E-tron GT Performance Sets a New Electric Benchmark
Audi’s new RS e-tron GT performance is its most powerful electric production model, changing the brand hierarchy with its blend of speed, range, and luxury.
MG’s Electric Concepts Reinterpret British Design for Tomorrow’s Roads
MG is redefining its brand with new electric concepts, the GO! hatchback and Cyber Concept SUV, aiming to blend British heritage with modern electric design.
Ferrari Appoints New Marketing Head Amid Luce EV Backlash
As Ferrari faces backlash over its first electric car, the company has announced a change in its marketing leadership for the first time in sixteen years.
Automotive Design in a Modern Age: Risking it All
Automotive design has always been subjective, but recent years have witnessed an unprecedented level of controversy surrounding new vehicle designs. Case in point, the Ferrari Luce. From electric hyper-saloons to futuristic pickup trucks, manufacturers are taking risks that have sparked fierce debates among enthusiasts and the general public. These contentious designs represent deeper questions about […]
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Ferrari Luce, the Brand’s First-Ever EV Breaks Cover [w/video]
An electric Ferrari is a massive leap for a brand that has stayed true to its roots, offering powerful ICE-based sportscar for almost 80 years. But it has to change with the times and an EV beckoned. The arrival of the Ferrari Luce has been promised for some time. The Italian sportscar brand has been […]
Volkswagen’s all-electric ID. Polo GTI Redefines the Iconic Badge
Volkswagen unveils the ID. Polo GTI, its first all-electric hot hatch, blending traditional front-wheel-drive dynamics with a new electric powertrain for the.
All-new Lexus TZ is a Lounge on Wheels
Lexus has just pulled the wraps of an all-new, battery powered SUV. The Lexus TZ is a three-row SUV that leads the company’s electric SUV line-up. According to reports, the model is under consideration for South African introduction. Past experience, and the recent introduction of another all-electric Lexus SUV lead us to believe that the […]
VW ID. Polo Makes World Debut [w/video]
Some time last year Volkswagen showcased a small EV hatchback called the ID Every1 (original article here). That car was a precursor to the VW ID. Polo, which has just been shown to the world. The ID. Polo brings a Volkswagen bestseller into the electric age. For decades, the Polo has been part of people’s everyday […]
All-new Electric Mercedes-Benz C-Class Debuts [w/video]
The Mercedes-Benz C-class has long been the best selling sedan model in the company’s sedan line-up. The German automaker is aiming to widen the appeal of the mid-size sedan with the introduction of an all-new electric C-Class. Mercedes-Benz is not holding back on its electrification strategy, even though some brands are starting to rethink, and […]