Rezvani Beast X Tears Up the Corvette Formula With 1,560 HP
Rezvani’s Beast X transforms the Corvette C8 into an unhinged 1,560 hp carbon-bodied hypercar, pushing the platform to its extreme limits.
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Six Things We Learned About the GWM Haval H6 PHEV Hi4
A few months ago we had our first experience with new-gen GWM products when we were loaned a Haval H6. The company added new derivatives since then with PHEV powertrains, which we what we recently drove. GWM has been operating in South Africa for the better part of 18 years. That could, in part, explain […]
Lamborghini’s Revuelto Miura Homage Channels a 60-Year Legacy
Lamborghini unveils the 99-car Revuelto Miura 60° Homage at Monterey Car Week, a V12 hybrid blending the iconic Miura’s legacy with modern design and power.
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.
Range Rover GT Quietly Redefines Grand Touring for the Electric Age
The new Range Rover GT redefines luxury for the electric era, simplifying interiors and emphasizing silence and understated design to elevate the cabin.
Power Plays: The Winners and Losers in F1’s New Engine Era
Regular Formula One contributor, Graham Duxbury, takes a look at which teams got the new-engine regs right and who is struggling Discussions surrounding Formula One’s revolutionary 2026 regulations have focused on batteries, software integration and sophisticated energy management. With electrical power now accounting for about 40 per cent of a power unit’s total output – […]
Five Affordable Hybrids Challenge South Africa’s EV Future
Affordable hybrids in South Africa present a practical solution for commuters, sidestepping high fuel costs and unreliable EV infrastructure, despite market.
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2026 FIA WEC 6 Hours of Sao Paulo: Race Report [w/video]
BMW M Team WRT overcame a poor qualifying position to secure a tense victory at the Rolex 6 Hours of São Paulo, winning on strategy and skill.
Silverstone’s Sting is Stripped By F1’s Hybrid Power Units
Modern F1 hybrid power units have transformed Silverstone, forcing drivers to manage battery energy carefully rather than purely focusing on speed.
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Lamborghini Urus SE Performante Claims World’s Fastest Super SUV Title [w/video]
Lamborghini’s new Urus SE Performante is a plug-in hybrid super SUV boasting 812 CV, extreme speed, and surprising usability, setting a new performance.
The BMW X5’s Fifth Generation Introduces Electric Power to South Africa
South Africa awaits the new BMW X5’s fifth generation in 2027, bringing a full suite of diesel, plug-in hybrid, and electric options, led by the innovative iX5.
Tracing Lamborghini’s Super SUV Legacy From Cheetah To Urus SE
Lamborghini’s SUV evolution, from a military concept to the Urus SE, was an unexpected but inevitable journey shaped by breaking its own rules.
Ford’s Electric Mustang Claims King Of The Mountain
Romain Dumas secured Ford’s second Pikes Peak victory in the Super Mustang Mach-E, continuing the automaker’s 110-year legacy at the historic hill climb event.
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Audi Nuvolari Test Program Ramps Up [video]
Just a few days ago Audi wowed the world with a brand new supercar called the Nuvolari (original article here) . The mid-engined machine came as a bit of a surprise as we had been told that there’d be no replacement for the discontinued R8. But that seems to have changed and fans of the […]
BMW, Ferrari, and Toyota Chase Le Mans Endurance History
The 94th Le Mans race sets the stage for an intense Hypercar championship battle between BMW, Toyota, and Ferrari, where double points could decide the season.
Audi’s Nuvolari Supercar is Retro-Futuristic Replacement for the R8
Audi’s Nuvolari1 is its first production supercar, blending a mid-engine layout, carbon body, and hybrid F1 tech for an unprecedented street experience.
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 […]
Toyota Introduces New Electric bZ4X, rugged Land Cruiser FJ and RAV4
Toyota’s Matsuri event showcased a diverse range of vehicles, from new electric models to rugged off-roaders, designed to meet the varied demands of South.
Allan McNish Steering Audi to F1 Glory
Allan McNish has spent enough time around the four rings to know where the sharp edges are
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 […]
Ford’s Mustang GTD Has Gone Back To The Nürburgring
Ford has returned to the Nürburgring with a harder-edged version of the Mustang GTD and found a meaningful chunk of lap time. The new GTD Competition has recorded a 6:40.835 around the Nordschleife, cutting more than 11 seconds off the GTD’s previous benchmark. That is a serious improvement at a circuit where time is never […]
Fifty Years Later, Audi’s Most Iconic Engine Is Running Out Of Road
Audi’s five-cylinder is finally heading for the exit. And unlike the usual industry theatre around “new eras” and “exciting transitions”. Audi has confirmed that its turbocharged 2.5-litre inline-five will disappear from its European line-up by mid-2027 because it will not meet incoming Euro 7 emissions rules. That puts an end date on one of the […]
The Next Generation Nissan GT-R will not be an EV
Fresh comments from Nissan nerds have made it clear that the long-awaited R36 will not go fully electric. It will, however, be electrified in some form. In plain English, that means hybrid. And given where emissions rules now sit in major markets, that was always the most realistic outcome. That will disappoint the portion of […]
Neue Klasse BMW i3 Unveiled As Replacement for 3 Series
BMW AG has just pulled the wraps off the Neue Klasse BMW i3, which is the latest model in the brand’s ever-expanding EV portfolio. The battery powered sedan is the second of BMW’s Neue Klasse, which heralds a new design direction and new technologies for the German automaker. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, […]
Range-Topping New Suzuki Across Now on Sale in SA
Suzuki Auto South Africa has a new range-leader to its local line-up. Double Apex attended the national ride and drive media event held in the Western Cape. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. The Suzuki Across is an all-new offering in the SA range. The Across takes over […]