Mate Rimac Now Holds Full Control Of Bugatti’s Future
Mate Rimac has completed his full takeover of Bugatti, ending Volkswagen Group’s influence and Porsche’s complicated stake to usher in a new era of singular.
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![Heartache for Toyota as Ferrari Triumph at 2026 FIA WEC Lone Star Le Mans [w/video]](https://doubleapex.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/09/2026-FIA-WEC-Lone-Star-Le-Mans-2a-1024x683.webp)
Heartache for Toyota as Ferrari Triumph at 2026 FIA WEC Lone Star Le Mans [w/video]
This 2026 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 fifth round of the 2026 FIA World Endurance Championship, took place at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), Texas. The event saw a storm occur on […]
Aston Martin’s Valen Delivers Extreme V12 Power And Design
The Aston Martin Valen is a new 850PS V12 supercar, the first from the brand’s Special Vehicle Operations department, limited to 150 exclusive examples.
Spyker C8 Preliator XXV Coupé Champions Hand-Built Hypercar Tradition
The Spyker C8 Preliator XXV Coupé emerges as a new hypercar, eschewing modern tech for hand-built aluminum and a manual gearbox, embodying old-world confidence.
Czinger’s 21C Spyder Unleashes an 11 000 r/min Open-top Assault
The Czinger 21C Spyder is an open-top hypercar that defies physics with a screaming V8, hybrid power, and extreme performance figures like 1250 hp and 3267 lbs.
Koenigsegg’s CCGT1 Finally Unchains a Racecar’s Spirit For Road And Track
Koenigsegg’s CCGT1 brings a previously unreleased race car concept to life as a road-legal megacar, blending track intent with public road capability.
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.
Bugatti’s Destrier is a Secret W16 Encore for One Owner
Bugatti secretly built the Destrier, a unique W16 hypercar for one exclusive owner, featuring Bolide race hardware and a strikingly clean, low-slung design.
![Hennessey Blackbird Rejects the Digital Hypercar Future [w/video]](https://doubleapex.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hennessey-Blackbird-01-1024x683.webp)
Hennessey Blackbird Rejects the Digital Hypercar Future [w/video]
Hennessey’s Blackbird hypercar defies digital complexity, delivering a pure, three-pedal driving experience with a naturally aspirated V8 and manual gearbox.
How to break a hypercar brand for dummies – Jens Sverdrup
Jens Sverdrup is the executive chairman at Zenvo Automotive. He is a brand and product architect with 25+ years at the extreme end of the automotive and hypercar industry. He recently developed a framework for what separates success from failure in the super and hypercar industry. The hypercar and supercar space is littered with exceptional […]
![2026 FIA WEC 6 Hours of Sao Paulo: Race Report [w/video]](https://doubleapex.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/07/2026-FIA-WEC-6-Hours-of-Sao-Paulo-1024x614.webp)
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.
Pagani’s Huayra 70 Derecho is the Company’s Latest Limited Creation
The Pagani Huayra 70 Derecho, a bespoke Grandi Complicazioni commission, embodies a powerful storm in carbon fiber, reflecting Horacio Pagani’s intense vision.
![The Lego Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear Sets a New Speed Record [w/video]](https://doubleapex.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/LEGO-Technic-Koenigsegg-Goodwood-Track_6-1024x614.webp)
The Lego Koenigsegg Sadair’s Spear Sets a New Speed Record [w/video]
Koenigsegg’s test driver Markus Lundh piloted a life-size LEGO Sadair’s Spear to a 111 km/h reverse record at Goodwood, creating a new car speed category.
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.
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]](https://doubleapex.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Ferrari-Amalfi-Spider-1024x614.webp)
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]](https://doubleapex.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Genesis-X-Skorpio-Concept-Car-1024x614.webp)
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]](https://doubleapex.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Corvette-ZR1X-1-1024x614.webp)
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]](https://doubleapex.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/2025-FIA-WEC-8-Hours-of-Bahrain-1024x614.webp)
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]](https://doubleapex.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/1-1-1024x614.webp)
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 […]