Range Rover GT Quietly Redefines Grand Touring for the Electric Age
The new Range Rover GT redefines luxury for the electric era, simplifying interiors and emphasizing silence and understated design to elevate the cabin.
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Lexus GX550 SE Driven
A brand new model was added the local Lexus line-up earlier this year. We got our hands on the Lexus GX550 SE to learn more about this luxury SUV. If you mention the name ‘Lexus’ most people will probably conjure up a luxury sedan as a representation of the brand. It was this segment that […]
Omoda C9 PHEV Driven
We spent a few days with the Omoda C9 PHEV, a Chinese hybrid SUV that takes the brand decidedly upmarket. The Chery automobile group has been one of the top performers in the SA new car market. Not happy with just the Chery brand, the parent company has also launched siblings Omoda and Jaecoo. Both […]
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Driven
The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid was introduced into the SA new car market a few weeks ago. We took delivery of a fresh test unit to learn more about the SUV. Hybrids were once the reserve of tree-huggers and the super eco-friendly. However, that has changed somewhat as new car buyers keep looking for ways […]
The 2025 Monaco GP Two-Step, Err, Two-stop
This weekend is the 2025 Monaco GP. It is considered, by many, to be the crown jewel of the F1 calendar, along with Indy and Le Mans – the Triple Crown of motorsport. The Monaco Grand Prix is a unique social event, a mix of sport, elegance and glamour, generating a unique atmosphere. However, there […]
Range Rover Velar P400e Dynamic HSE Driven
We spent a few days acquainting ourselves with the Range Rover Velar P400e Dynamic HSE, our first experience of the nameplate, to bring you this review. Land Rover has done a good job of diversifying its, once, limited portfolio. The Land Rover range has options across the board and so too does the Range Rover […]
Range Rover Sport D350 Autobiography Driven
We spent a few days driving the Range Rover Sport D350 Autobiography to bring you this road driving review. A few weeks ago we were handed our very first Range Rover test unit, an Evoque hybrid. That is now followed by something even snazzier from the same stable in the shape of a Range Rover […]
BMW M5 Touring vs Audi RS6 Avant
Just a few days ago the BMW M5 Touring made its public debut. You can read our original BMW M5 Touring article at this link. BMW’s M division is not known for producing many performance stationwagons. However, the folks from Ingolstadt are masters in the art. This makes it a perfect time for BMW M5 […]
Range Rover Evoque P300e Dynamic HSE Driven
We slid behind the wheel of our very first Range Rover test vehicle in the shape of the Range Rover Evoque P300e Dynamic HSE to bring you this review. It seems as though the Range Rover Evoque has been around for some time, which it has. The second generation of the smallest Range Rover was introduced […]
Brand New Classic Fords Heading to Production
Restomods seem to be gaining popularity all the time. And it isn’t just small-scale specialist firms that are churning out new versions of classics. The ‘old car made new’ treatment has been applied from from Peugeots to Porsches, Alfas to Range Rovers and most things in between The brand new Ford Classics show that OEMs […]
New O&J EVs on the Way to SA
We recently travelled to China with Chery SA to take a closer look at new O&J EVs that will soon hit the local market. Chery SA is on something of a charge. The Chinese automaker has been in SA, in an official capacity, for just about two years, but already ranks high on the monthly […]
Jaecoo J7 SA Pricing and Range Info
We have Jaecoo J7 SA pricing on the occasion of model’s local introduction. Jaecoo is not a name most people will recognise. However, many may know Chinese carmaker Chery. The latter has been a regular feature on the sales charts with its SUV products, the Tiggo 4, 7 and 8. Jaecoo is the second new […]
Suzuki Fronx GL Manual Driven
A few weeks ago, Suzuki Auto South Africa (SASA) introduced a new model to the market. We recently got our hands on a Suzuki Fronx GL manual for an extended drive to bring you this review. Small SUVs or crossovers, if you prefer, represent one of the most prolific segments in the new car sector. […]
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Updated
Chery is on a roll in the local market. The Chinese automaker is offering comparable products at prices that are too good for many to resist. Over 20 000 new Chery models have found new homes in SA over the last 18 months. Now the Chery Tiggo 8 Pro updated version has been released to […]
Jaguar Land Rover Pledges Billions Towards EV Strategy
This comprehensive plan aims to reshape JLR into a luxury arm that may compete with the current giants. Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced its plan to invest £15 billion (approximately R338 685 564 300) over the next five years, as it accelerates its transformation into a modern EV luxury car manufacturer. This will include […]
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UPDATED: All-new Range Rover Sport Debuts [w/video]
Below is our original report on the launch of the all-new Range Rover Sport. The South African subsidiary has just released pricing and the full engine line-up that can be expected on the local listings from October this year. We have added that info to the bottom of this post. The latest generation Range Rover […]
Aston Martin DBX707 – World’s Most Powerful SUV
Aston Martin was a relative newcomer to the SUV game. The British firm introduced its first high-riding model as late as 2020. Today the automaker throws down the gauntlet as it debuts the Aston Martin DBX707. It is billed as the most powerful production SUV on sale. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where […]
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Land Rover Defender V8 Now In SA [w/video]
One doesn’t immediately associate the Land Rover brand with performance, certainly not in the same way as we think of some Range Rover products. But the recently launched Land Rover Defender V8 is aiming to change that perception. The Land Rover Defender V8 debuted to the world a few months ago and now this high-performance […]
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New Range Rover Debuts [w/video]
An all new Range Rover made its debut today. That is pretty big news for the Land Rover brand as the company doesn’t really replace its flagship that often. Since 1969 just five generations (including this new car) have been produced; compare that with eight generations of Golf that have been made since inception in […]
Most Memorable Motoring Moments Part 3: Chad Luckhoff
In this series titled Most Memorable Motoring Moments we highlight those memories that are etched into the minds of some famous names in the South African automotive arena. In Most Memorable Motoring Moments Part 3 we hear from Chad Luckhoff. Not only is Luckhoff a motoring scribe for one SA’s largest online portals, he is […]
Range Rover Sport SVR Ultimate Edition Unveiled
A few years ago a car with 400+ kW was more than likely made by an exotic manufacturer and considered a supercar. Today that number is the stuff of performance SUVs. The latest member to join the fray is the Range Rover Sport SVR Ultimate edition. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we […]
Chieftain Range Rover Classic Is A V8-Powered Restomod
Most enthusiasts agree that modern cars, by and large, aren’t as endearing as their older counterparts. A clear indication of this is the increasing number of firms that specialise in building restomods. Usually restomods are high-performance or classic cars but this Chieftain Range Rover Classic is a restomod of an SUV. Follow Double Apex on […]
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2021 Dakar Rally Classic [Gallery w/video]
A few months ago we reported that the 2021 Dakar Rally (original story here) would host a throwback category featuring vehicles that once participated in the famous off-road race. The 2021 Dakar Rally Classic was contested by over 20 vehicles in two classes (car and truck). These teams competed in a regularity rally where teams […]
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New Land Rover Defender Advert [video]
Fans of the world’s most famous spy will no doubt know that a new James Bond movie is on its way. No Time To Die will premiere in April of this year. One of the auto brands featured in the movie has created its own Bond-style television commercial. The new Land Rover Defender advert shows […]
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Heavyweight SUV Drag Race [video]
One of our favourite automotive YouTube channels is Car Wow from the UK, especially for the great drag race videos they bring us. This week it’s a heavyweight SUV drag race. The series of straight-line challenges features the BMW X4M Competition against the Mercedes-AMG G63 against the Porsche Cayenne Turbo and the final car is […]