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 – […]
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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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.
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’s new Urus SE Performante is a plug-in hybrid super SUV boasting 812 CV, extreme speed, and surprising usability, setting a new performance.
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.
Lamborghini’s SUV evolution, from a military concept to the Urus SE, was an unexpected but inevitable journey shaped by breaking its own rules.
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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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 […]
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 Nuvolari1 is its first production supercar, blending a mid-engine layout, carbon body, and hybrid F1 tech for an unprecedented street experience.
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’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 has spent enough time around the four rings to know where the sharp edges are
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]
Towards the latter part of last year Chery South Africa added new derivatives to the top of its popular Tiggo 7 range. The pair are formally known as the Chery Tiggo 7 CSH. We drove the range-topping Chery Tiggo 7 CSH in ‘Ultra’ guise for a few days. Chery is, undoubtedly, one of the major […]
They say you can’t hear a photograph, but we’ll bet that loads of motorsport fans can hear the turbo wastegate flutter from the moment they clicked on this link. Now one lucky race enthusiast will get the chance to own the iconic Audi S4 Wesbank Modified racer. This piece of South African racing history is […]
Just a few days ago the Audi pulled the wraps of its latest RS5. Audi has been rather quiet in this segment over recent times. As a result it has been overshadowed by the likes of the headline-grabbing Mercedes-AMG C63S and the BMW M3. But, with the most recent iteration, the Audi RS5, once again, […]
A new Audi RS5 Avant (stationwagon) and four-door sibling have just been introduced to the world. The performance machines are the first in a line of RS cars that will feature some form of hybridised drivetrain. Yep, you read that correctly, the RS5 is now a hybrid. The company’s boss explains. The A5 model series’ […]
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is a leading player in the local automotive landscape. The Japanese brand dominates the passenger car and commercial sectors, as well as the burgeoning new-energy vehicle (NEV) sub-segment. In 2025, TSAM sold 148 124 units which represents a market share of almost 25 per cent. The brand has, and continues […]
