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.
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Kimera K-39 Hypercar Unveiled At Lake Como [w/video]
Kimera Automobili burst onto the world stage when the company debuted its first restomod a few years ago, the Evo37. The former is modern-day interpretation of the rear-wheel-drive Lancia 037 rally car. The boutique firm followed-up with the Evo38, and AWD version of its sibling, imagining what Lancia might have done if 037 development had […]
Then and Now: Porsche 911 Turbo
We take a closer look at some of the key differences between the first Porsche 911 Turbo and the most recent, in a new series called Then and Now. The Porsche 911 Turbo is an evergreen prospect on the world of sportscars. With an unmistakable silhouette and force-fed motor, the 911 Turbo has been the […]
Ferrari Amalfi Spider Drops Its Top in Time for (Euro) Summer [w/video]
A few months ago Ferrari introduced the replacement for its Roma GT. The newer model has now lost its roof to create a second derivative in the line-up. Say hello to the sun-seeking Ferrari Amalfi Spider. The newest addition to the Prancing Horse Stable arrives just in time for buyers to place their orders and […]
Wild Genesis X Skorpio Concept Car Unveiled [w/video]
Genesis recently unveiled a wild X Skorpio off-road concept vehicle. It was designed to perform across demanding terrain including deserts. The X Skorpio Concept, inspired by a black scorpion, is Genesis’ first extreme off-road vehicle. Fittingly, a working prototype was shown to potential clients at a dynamic launched event held in the harsh ‘Empty Quarter’ […]
The Bugatti FKP Hommage Restomod Pays Tribute to Its Predecessor
Sorta like watching the credits roll in a Marvel movie, you know there’s gotta be something more coming. We’ve seen Pagani do it, Lamborghini do it and now Bugatti is doing the same. Say hello to one last Chiron. This one is called the Bugatti FKP Hommage and it was made to honour the car […]
Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X Rips Through Quarter Mile [w/video]
Last year General Motors unveiled the Chevrolet Corvette ZR1X, which referred to as ‘American hypercar’. Well, the company has made good on its claim by ripping up the quarter mile with a stock ZR1X. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Lightning Quick In a recent test the ZR1X […]
Hyundai’s Sub-brand Genesis Unveils Magma GT Concept
The Magma GT Concept may be just a concept, but we’d bet that a production version isn’t far off. And we are willing to bet that it will share much of this car’s appearance, which already seems quite close to a production reality. The Magma GT Concept was unveiled in France as a precursor to […]
2025 FIA WEC 8 Hours of Bahrain: Race Report and Ramblings [w/video]
This 2025 FIA WEC 8 Hours of Bahrain race report by regular endurance-racing correspondent and motorsport fundi, Dr Nick van der Meulen, outlines the final race of the season. Ferrari sealed the WEC driver’s, constructor’s and privateer’s championship at the final round of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship, held in Bahrain. There were three […]
Eight V12 Manual Supercars Keeping the Breed Alive
Modern supercars with V12 engines and manual transmissions are exceedingly rare in this day and age. Most high-end marques have shifted to automatic gearboxes and hybrid assists. As a result, that old-school combination of a roaring V12 and a stick-shift is a unicorn in today’s motoring world. Yet a handful of upcoming models – from […]
Yangwang U9 Xtreme Is Quickest EV Around the Nurburgring [w/video]
Yangwang has made a habit of grabbing headlines and records for itself. Its Yangwang U9 Xtreme became the fastest production car in the world just a few weeks ago (original article here). The U9 Xtreme has now shown that its no straight line specialist by becoming the quickest EV around the Nurburgring. We are dedicated […]
Capricorn 01 Zagato is an All-new V8 Hypercar From the Famed Styling House
Earlier this week, we jokingly said that new hypercars are launched at a rate of one a week. (Original article here.) Well, make that two a week as another new player has entered the market. Say hello to the Capricorn 01 Zagato. This is the end result of a joint effort between leading motorsport outfit […]
New American Start-up Debuts Vittori Turbio
There is no shortage of new small-scale hypercars coming to market, it seems, just about every other week. This week is the turn of an American start-up that pulled the wraps off the Vittori Turbio in Miami a few days ago. Vittori is the brainchild of Carlos Cruz who made his millions scaling businesses across […]
2025 FIA WEC 6 Hours of Fuji: Race Report and Ramblings [w/video]
This 2025 FIA WEC 6 Hours of Fuji race report was compiled by regular endurance-racing correspondent and motorsport fundi, Dr Nick van der Meulen. The seventh round of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship, the 6 Hours of Fuji, was marked as the 100th event of the world endurance championship. To clarify, it is the […]
The Fastest Production Car In the World is the Yangwang U9 Xtreme [video]
A few weeks ago Yangwang made headlines by setting a new record for the fastest speed achieved by an EV (original article at this link). Not content with that achievement, the Yangwang U9 Xtreme has just become the fastest production car in the world. The U9 Xtreme is a limited series production car limited to […]
Apollo Evo is the Next Evolution of the Brand’s Extreme Hypercar
The Apollo Evo is finally here. The company has been teasing us with a more hardcore version of its Intensa Emozione and it is now available for 10 lucky owners. Don’t expect to see one at your nearest car meet as the Evo is a track only machine. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook […]
2025 FIA WEC Lone Star Le Mans: Race Report and Ramblings [w/video]
This 2025 FIA WEC Lone Star Le Mans race report was compiled by regular endurance-racing correspondent and motorsport fundi, Dr Nick van der Meulen. Lone Star Le Mans, the sixth round of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship, took place at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), Texas. The event saw torrential rain occur on […]
Yangwang U9 Track Edition Sets A New EV Top Speed Record [video]
Yangwang is a name that may not be known to many petrolheads. However, the company is keen to change that, as the Yangwang U9 Track Edition sets a new EV top speed record. Yangwang is a subsidiary of Chinese brand BYD. The car, which is claimed to be standard as it will be sold to […]
10 Best Reveals of the 2025 Monterey Car Week
2025 Monterey Car Week has come and gone. We take a look at some of the most exciting reveals that took place at this year’s event. Monterey Car week has become the go-to location for high-end and luxury car brands to unveil new models direct to the most-likely customers. The event has overtaken the likes […]
Genesis Magma Racing GMR-001 Hypercar Project is Racing Ahead [w/video]
It was just a few months ago that Hyundai announced it would be entering the world of endurance racing with its luxury arm Genesis. Read our original article by clicking here. The GMR-001 Hypercar project is racing ahead with the first shakedown of the car already complete. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car […]
Koenigsegg Re-Takes 0-400 km/h-0 Record [w/video]
Hypercar manufacturer Koenigsegg seems to enjoy setting records. Now Koenigsegg re-takes 0-400-0 km/h record that seems to trade hands pretty regularly between the few automakers that player in this rarefied space. Our software engineers have been tweaking and adjusting the Light Speed Transmission & Engine Management system and have introduced a new torque control system […]
The Rhino RR01 – Lithuania’s Very First Supercar
Think about supercars and many country names may pop into you head: Italy, Germany, maybe Sweden and a few others. But Lithuania isn’t likely to be high on that list. Well, Vėjas Pajarskas and Julius Garnelis are aiming to change that as they unveiled a production-ready version of the Rhino RR01. A pre-production version was shown […]
Porsche 959 – The Only Car to Race at the Dakar Rally and 24 Hours of Le Mans
When Porsche conceived the 959 program the aim was to stretch the 911 platform to its ultimate form. Group B racing, in full effect at the time, was the guiding principle behind the creation of the Porsche 959. Led by Helmut Bott, the engineering team designed a twin‑turbocharged flat‑six engine, cutting‑edge all‑wheel‑drive, active suspension and […]
MAMMA MIA, The PPW R33 is a Modern-day Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 Stradale
The Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 Stradale is considered, by many, to be one of the most beautiful cars ever made. A limited production run and proper sporting history cement its place in the annals of sportscar history. A British firm by the name Pristine Panel Work is now offering 33 people the chance to own […]
Top Five Quickest Cars at 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed [w/video]
In case you missed it, one of the highlights of the motoring calendar took place this past weekend The 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed delivered a feast of horsepower and history. From leading-edge electric prototypes to roaring V8 legends, this year’s hillclimb had it all. The event has become the ‘go to’ gathering for European […]