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Morgan Supersport 400 Debuts
Morgan may be known to some car enthusiasts but it doesn’t have the same brand cachet as, say, Ariel or Caterham. The British carmaker builds quirky little roadsters that look as though they belong in period-piece dramas. At any rate, the firm seems to find continual support for the cars it produces. The Morgan Supersport […]
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 […]
Toyota Fortuner GR-S Driven – A Swiss Army Knife
A range-leading Toyota Fortuner GR-S, or GR-Sport, was added to the line-up earlier this year. We slid behind the wheel of the newcomer for an extended period over a wide range of conditions to bring you this review. Toyota is taking the sporting bull by the horns. While some brands are shying away from their […]
Interesting Facts About the 2025 Toyota Dakar Bakkie
Preparation for the 2025 Dakar Rally has been taking place all year long. Teams have been testing endlessly to eradicate weak points, improve reliability and to make steeds faster than before. Toyota Gazoo Racing has entered multiple examples of the 2025 Toyota Dakar bakkie in an effort to replicate its overall victory from a few […]
Toyota Supra Final Edition Unveiled As A90 Bows Out
The current Supra was introduced over five years ago, although it feels much more recent than that. The A90 generation car will soon be put out to pasture, so the company has created the Toyota Supra Final Edition to say goodbye to its two-seat sportscar. This derivative will be limited to a production run of […]
Toyota and Stanford Program Autonomous Tandem Drifting Supras [w/video]
Toyota Research Institute and Stanford Engineering have collaborated to create a pretty nifty pair of Toyota Supras that can perform autonomous tandem drifting. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Our researchers came together with one goal in mind – how to make driving safer. Now, utilising the latest […]
5 RWD Manual Sportscars to Thrill Drivers in 2024
The thrill of the open road, the connection of a perfectly timed gearshift, and teetering on the edge of traction – few things compare to the experience of a well-driven rear-wheel drive manual sportscar. But in 2024, finding these automotive gems is becoming a treasure hunt. Thankfully, there are still a few shining beacons of […]
Facts About the 2024 Toyota Dakar Bakkie
Preparation for the 2024 Dakar Rally has been taking place all year long, probably from a few days after the last race ended. Defending champs, Toyota Gazoo Racing, unveiled its 2024 Toyota Dakar bakkie with new livery and a few changes compared to the vehicle that won earlier this year. Click here to watch Giniel […]
Ryan Tuerck Drifts the Appalachian Mountains [video]
Ryan Tuerck drifts the Appalachian Mountains in his most recent custom creation, a Toyota Stout pick-up. Yeah, you read that right, one of those stodgy old bakkies that we used to see on the road in SA many, many years ago. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Buy now and take advantage […]
Toyota GR Supra Manual Driven
We laid our hands on the recently launched Toyota GR Supra manual, which we drove for a few days to bring you this review. When the Supra was launched locally in 2019, we were impressed by the latest of its name. Of course, there were countless folks (mostly keyboard warriors) complaining about its BMW-based underpinnings. […]
Toyota GR Corolla SA Now in SA
The list of Gazoo Racing-developed models in SA has grown to four this week with the addition of the GR Corolla. We attended the national ride-and-drive event to experience the newcomer first-hand. Toyota South Africa now offers some of the most exciting drivers cars on the local at the moment. That is not a sentence […]
Lotus Emira GT4 Racecar Ready for Delivery
GT racing is enjoying a surge in popularity at the moment. Several car makers are producing custom machinery to compete in GT-based categories around the world. Lotus, of course, is no stranger to racing and the UK-based firm has just finalised the Emira GT4 for delivery to customers. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook […]
Toyota’s History at Le Mans – Part 1
The 24 Hours of Le Mans is world’s oldest and most respected endurance. This year it celebrates 100 years since inception in 2023. For manufacturers of racing cars, the title of overall Le Mans winner has long been a sought-after jewel and stands as a testament to not just a machine’s speed, but also its […]
Toyota GR Corolla SA Pricing Announced
Toyota GR Corolla SA pricing has been released via the company’s official website. And, as expected, it is quite competitive (see bottom of this post). This takes the list of Gazoo Racing-developed models up to four, namely the GR Supra, GR Yaris and GR86. The GR Corolla will be available in two derivatives, namely Core […]
Toyota GR Supra Manual Now In SA
It has been on the cards for some time, and now the Toyota GR Supra manual has finally gone on sale in SA. The introduction of the manual-equipped version also heralds a few choices upgrades for Toyota’s leading GR product. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we share more car content. Buy now […]
Toyota GR Corolla Heading to SA
The Toyota GR Corolla was unveiled last year. At the time it was unclear if the car would go on sale in SA. Today we learned the news that the GR Corolla has been confirmed for sale locally. This takes the list of Gazoo Racing-developed models up to four, namely the GR Supra, GR Yaris […]
2022’s Most Memorable Cars
Double Apex receives many invites during the course of a year. In 2022 we attended over 20 motoring events all over SA. These included the BMW M Fest and the 2022 Simola Hillclimb. We also get our hands on quite a few cars to drive. In this piece, 2022’s Most Memorable Cars, we take a […]
Track-Only De Tomaso P900 Debuts
It seems that hardly a week goes by without a new or revived automaker debuting an ultra-exclusive car that is created purely for track work. This week it’s the turn of the De Tomaso P900. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Buy now and take advantage of free […]
Toyota GR86 Now In SA
A few days ago we reported that Toyota SA had announced the pricing of the second-generation of its small coupe. You can read that article by clicking here. We were invited to try out the Toyota GR86 at the national ride and drive event. After decades of producing some of the most vanilla cars on […]
Toyota GR86 SA Pricing Announced
The Toyota GR86 is about to hit local dealership floors in a matter of days. Ahead of the local introduction we have GR86 SA pricing. This is the second generation of the company’s small sportscar. it also happens to be the third car to wear the GR (for Gazoo Racing) badge after the GR Supra […]
Toyota GR Yaris Thras… Driven
We reacquaint ourselves with the highly lauded Toyota GR Yaris a year after the performance hatch was introduced into the local market. Toyota South Africa introduced one of the hottest hatchbacks of recent times into the SA market about this time last year. The GR Yaris was welcomed by performance enthusiasts, all keen to see […]
Toyota Adds Corolla Cross GR-S To Local Range
If you are a keen observer of the local motoring scene you would have noticed a steady increase of the Corolla Cross onto our roads. The model was destined for success. An SUV/crossover with a familiar nameplate produced right here in SA with a competitive price is going to be hard to resist. A few […]
All-new Toyota Crown Models Debut [w/video]
The Toyota Crown is a long-standing nameplate for the Japanese automaker. In fact, fifteen generations of the luxury sedan have been produced over 67 years of its existence, yeah, sixty-seven. This week the company pulled the wraps off an all-new Toyota Crown. Well, it is four new versions of the Crown. The all-new Toyota Crown […]
Toyota GR Supra Manual Debuts Leaner and Meaner
A few days ago we brought you the announcement by Toyota that a manual-equipped GR Supra was in the works. We were even the first SA motoring outlet to bring you the local introduction date, which you can read in our original article. Well, today Toyota unveiled the Toyota GR Supra manual. Follow Double Apex […]