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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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 […]
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Bentley Supersports Goes Full Send with Travis Pastrana [video]
If you asked us a few weeks ago about things we didn’t think we’d see in the motoring world, Travis Pastrana hooning a Bentley would be near the very top. But here we are. In a new video you can watch as the Bentley Supersports goes full send with the American stuntman and drifter at […]
Le Pinacle F1 Car Is the Ultimate Incarnation of a Single Seat Racer
The Le Pinacle F1 car is the brainchild of motorsport engineer Sébastien Lamour. The idea behind the car was to conceptualise an F1 racer that is not held back by any form of regulation. Sébastien has over 20 years experience in the professional motorsport industry. Having mainly worked in Formula One and in Endurance Le […]
Double Apex Attends 2024 Tutto Bene Hillclimb in Italy
Double Apex was invited to attend the inaugural Tutto Bene Hillclimb in Italy. Hillclimb events seem to be gaining popularity. They don’t require a specific facility and just about any vehicle can compete. There are the more competitive events, such as Pikes Peak and our own Simola Hillclimb. There are, however, more social versions such […]
Kimera K39 Racecar Breaks Cover
Kimera Automobili shot to prominence when the Italian company debuted its first restomod a few years ago. The Evo37 and follow-up Evo38 set the hearts of rally fans aflutter, including us. The Italian small-scale manufacturer has now unveiled its third act, say hello to the Kimera K39. The K39 is referred, by Kimera as a […]
Ford F-150 Lightning SuperTruck Aiming for Pikes Peak Record
EVs are serious performance machines. This has been proven time and time again. Ford is keen to continue showcasing EV technology with a record attempt at the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb. They will compete in the event wit the F-150 Lightning SuperTruck. The world-famous event takes place on June 23. Follow Double Apex on Instagram […]
Hyundai Returns to Pikes Peak International Hillclimb
The Pikes Peak International Hillclimb is one of the most prestigious in the world. The Race to the Clouds is a showground for the latest technology of manufacturers and the bravery of drivers. Former competitors Hyundai returns to Pikes Peak for the 2024 edition of the event. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where […]
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Watch BMW XM Crash At Pikes Peak [video]
Earlier this year BMW USA entered the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb. The aim was to reset the best time achieved by an SUV up the famous road in Colorado. Things, however, did not go well as it ended in a violent BMW XM crash. The company kept info, and footage, of the incident under wraps. […]
Forgotten Concepts Part 6: Audi Avus quattro
In the latest instalment of his Forgotten Concepts series, Double Apex contributor Kyle Kock has a look at Audi’s revolutionary Avus concept. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. The 1980s were truly Audi’s first decade of prominence on the international motorsport stage. The four-ringed brand aimed at taking on the World Rally […]
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Ken Block’s Electrikhana Las Vegas [video]
The driftmeister is back. Ken Block’s Electrikhana Las Vegas is the latest stunt-driving extravaganza from the chief hoonigan. His latest custom-built steed is powered purely by batteries. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we share more car content. Buy now and take advantage of free delivery in South Africa on orders over R349. […]
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World’s First Diesel-Powered Nissan GT-R R35 [w/video]
A few weeks ago we brought you an interesting article about a BMW 2 Series with a triple-turbo diesel engine. We spotted that car at the 2022 Simola Hillclimb and published the story shortly after, as you can read here. This week we showcase the world’s first diesel-powered Nissan GT-R R35. Follow Double Apex on […]
New Lamborghini Urus Smashes Pikes Peak Record
A new Lamborghini Urus will debut in a few days. The Italian company wanted to make a splash with the upcoming car. It did so by setting a new record at the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we share more car content. Buy now and take advantage of […]
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Haas Formula One Drivers Try Nascar [video]
Haas Formula One drivers Kevin Magnussen and Mick Schumacher recently swapped their single-seater racecars for the fastest tin-tops in the world. The crossover event took place after the recent Formula One race in Miami as the F1 drivers were already in the US. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we share more car content. Buy now […]
Block to Race Hoonipigasus Porsche Up Pike Peak
Last year Audi announced that Ken Block had joined the German automaker as an ambassador for its E-tron sub-brand. Read our original article here. Well, it seems that he is taking a bit of a break from that partnership as he unveiled a new racecar, called the Hoonipigasus Porsche. BBi Autosport built the one-of-a-kind machine […]
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The Vatanen Salute and the AMG A45S [w/video]
Climb Dance is, undoubtedly, one of the best motorsport/motoring videos of all time. It is almost five minutes of pure, unadulterated speed. The video starts with a Randy Weston piano solo and features no dialogue. Climb Dance can be considered the grandfather of all modern-day motorsport videos. The coolest part for many is, of course, […]
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Seven-Second GTI Hides A Secret [video]
You may be wondering why the opening two pics of this article are near identical. Look closely, can you see it? Not the two exhaust exits on the same side of the car. Need more clues? In one pic the car is spinning its front tyre, whereas in the other it’s the rear wheel that […]
5 Female Pioneers in Motorsport
Did you know that there are women that have helped to shape the face of motorsport as we know it? So, in the spirit of International Women’s Day celebrating the achievements of women in culture, politics, and socioeconomics, we thought we’d look at 5 female pioneers in motorsport. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, […]
Audi S1 E-tron Quattro Hoonitron Is Block’s New Toy
A few months ago we brought you the news that chief Hoonigan, Ken Block joined forces with Audi. Formerly partnered with Subaru and Ford, the brand ambassador partnered with Audi to usher in a new era for the German brand – and the American petrolhead. A result of this collaboration is the Audi S1 E-tron […]
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Facts and Tales About Audi’s Quattro Technology [w/video]
Quattro was developed in the heat of motorsport competition. Since the Audi Quattro rally machines of the 1980s lit up the stages of the world championship the German manufacturer has used Quattro and its development in this field as a major selling point of its road cars. Over 40 years there have been many facts […]
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Chief Hoonigan Ken Block Joins Audi [w/video]
If you are reading this website there is a very good chance you already know who Ken Block is. The American rally driver made his name through his series of gymkhana videos (some of which you can see by clicking here). In recent times he stepped back from the smoke-filled tyre-shredding clips and sold off […]
Bentley Continental Pikes Peak Racer Tech Info Revealed
A few weeks ago we brought you a news story on the latest Bentley to tackle the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb (which you can read by clicking here). Just recently the company released tech info on the Bentley Continental Pikes Peak racer that will compete at the 99th running of the event on June 27, […]
Bentley Continental GT3 Pikes Peak Aims For Record
Bentley has an enviable record at the Pikes Peak International Hillclimb. The British carmaker has claimed wins with its Bentayga SUV and its Continental GT coupe. Now the firm is exploring new avenues as it will attack the famous mountain pass with its Continental GT3 Pikes Peak. The 99th running of the Pikes Peak takes […]
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PT Cruiser Escudon’t Is A Racecar Like No Other [w/video]
The 24 Hours of Lemons is a budget racing series in the US that doesn’t take itself too seriously. Series organisers aim to blend circuit racing with a great deal of fun. Key to the series is a U$500 cap to build a racecar. Prime examples include this wonky looking budget MX-5 as well as […]
Best Car Content to Watch Part 2
South Africa will soon go into a lockdown situation at midnight on.Thursday People will have to remain in their homes for all but the most essential reasons. These steps are necessary if we plan to stop the spread of the Coronavirus, or Covid-19, as it is also known. While some people will be able to […]