Five DTM Icons That Still Dominate Motorsport Lore
Explore how a select group of DTM racing machines achieved legendary status through a perfect blend of rules, engineering, and driver talent, defining an era.
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Five Race-Bred Restomods That Redefine Classic Performance
These five race-bred restomods blend iconic classic car designs with cutting-edge modern engineering, delivering incredible performance that rivals today’s.
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.
1978 Porsche 911 Gets a Ferrari V8
A skilled fabricator transformed a vintage 1978 Porsche 911 SC by swapping its engine for a Ferrari-built Maserati V8, resulting in a complex and brilliant.
Maturo Restomods the Ferrari 308 into a Rally Machine
Ferrari has been making world headlines this week, and not for the right reasons. The company’s first-ever electric vehicle, the Luce, has been universally derided for its lack lustre appearance. So it would seem the timing of the Maturo Ferrari 308 restomod was right on the money. Dutch specialist Maturo Competition Cars landed its name […]
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Renault 4 JP4X4 — Rugged Concept Revives SA Overlanding Icon [w/video]
On a gravel road north of Cape Town, or somewhere deeper into the Karoo where the tar ends and the wind starts talking back, the original Renault 4 always
Brian O’Conner’s F&F Cars — SA’s Cult Classics and Their Legacy
When Brian O’Conner rolls into frame, the car usually arrives before the man does
Toyota GR Yaris Automatic Driven
We reacquaint ourselves with the Toyota GR Yaris automatic after the hot hatch has undergone a massive revision. The Toyota GR Yaris was universally praised when it was launched to the world a few years ago. The product of Toyota’s in-house speed division, Gazoo Racing, was no warmed-over econobox. Instead, it was a properly engineered […]
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 […]
Single-seat Dallara Macchina Posto Singolo (MPS) is a Purist’s Driving Machine
Dallara is one of those firms that, although pretty unknown in the mainstream, is a central nerve in the world of motorsport and high-performance motoring. Company founder, Giampaolo Dallara, cut his teeth at the biggest name of Italian motoring. These include Ferrari, Maserati and Lamborghini where he famously engineering the Miura, which just turned 60. […]
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New AMG GT Black Series and GT3 Racer Previewed [w/video]
Mercedes-Benz’s in-house performance arm releases a Black Series model as the halo to a particular range, and that doesn’t happen too often. Well, the time has come for a new AMG GT Black Series. The car was previewed by Mercedes this week, along with its racetrack sibling that will attack the GT3 world. “We are […]
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 […]
New Chinese Brand Makes SA Debut with Lepas L4
There is currently no shortage of Chinese brands on the new car market. And that list expanded today with the addition of the Lepas L4 into the local listings. The name Lepas blends leap and passion. It is the latest in a number of brands that have been introduced by the Chery Automobile group. As […]
New Audi RS5 vs BMW M3 – A Close Match-up
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, […]
Dacia Ducks Out of Dakar Defense
Dacia ducks out of Dakar defense as parent company, the Renault Group pulls the plug on the World Rally Raid Championship (W2RC). This news, which has been kept rather quiet, comes off the back of the announcement that Alpine will leave the World Endurance Championship (WEC). Alpine has confirmed that it will continue its Formula […]
You Never Forget Your First… Lamborghini
Our managing editor recalls his first-ever encounter with a Raging Bull and why it was memorable for many reasons. This line of work brings with it some truly memorable events and occasions. Some stand out more than others and for odd reasons. One of those near the top of my list is the very first […]
GR GT Sportscar Heads Up Toyota SA New Model Onslaught
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 […]
What Have We Learned from the 2026 F1 Shakedown
Motorsport and automotive photographer Jamey Price has strong opinions to share regarding the 2026 F1 shakedown that recently took place in Spain. You can follow Jamey on his motorsport adventures through his Instagram page and check out more of his work on his website. A new F1 season is upon us. Excitement is in the air. […]
Happy Birthday Mercedes-Benz and the Modern Motor Car
On this very day, 29 January, 140 years ago the story of the modern motor car began. Karl Benz filed a patent for his Motorwagen in 1886, forever changing the world. Benz’s patent, followed by Gottlieb Daimler’s motorised carriage, or Motorkutsche, set the wheels in motion for one of the most significant inventions of humankind, […]
1969 Bertone Runabout Reimagined as a Neo-Retro Sportscar
The name Bertone should need no introduction to motoring enthusiasts. The stylistic work carried out from the famed Italian atelier has graced roads for several decades. Its handiwork includes the likes of the Lamborghini Miura and Espada, Lancia Stratos, Citroen BX, Alfa Montreal and the Fiat X1/9 among many others. In more recent times the […]
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5 Exciting Cars Heading to SA in 2026 [w/videos]
The year has just begun and already the SA new car market is starting to announce and plan new-model rollouts. There are many new models coming to our shores throughout this year. Quite a few of these will come from the far east and the myriad Chinese OEMs now present in SA. However, we know […]
2026 Dakar Stage 13 Results – Number Six for Nasser
The 2026 Dakar Rally has ended. 2026 Dakar Stage 13 was the final of this year’s race. The final stage was contested over 105 km of timed special with a short, 33 km liaison. The stage and ended in Yanbu where this year’s event commenced. Read our Dakar 101 article here if you are still […]
2026 Dakar Stage 12 Results – Heading for Home
The 2026 Dakar Rally nearing its conclusion. 2026 Dakar Stage 12 was the penultimate of the 48th edition of the rally classic. The stage was contested over 311 km of timed special. The stage started in Al Henakiyah and ended in Yanbu where this year’s event started. Read our Dakar 101 article here if you […]
2026 Dakar Stage 11 Results – Heartbreak for Henk
The 2026 Dakar Rally is sliding into its final few days of competition. 2026 Dakar Stage 11 was contested over 346 km of timed special that promised to be extremely quick. The stage started Bisha and ended in Al Henakiyah. Read our Dakar 101 article here if you are still learning about the race. With […]
2026 F1 Engine Regulations: From V10 glory to F1’s Much-debated Future
F1 analyst and racing legend Graham Duxbury takes a closer look at the 2026 F1 engine regulations as well as some history of the sport over the decades. Formula One has always been a sport of reinvention. From the screaming naturally-aspirated engines of the past to the turbo-hybrid power units of today, the technological landscape […]