Mercedes-Benz Vision Iconic Unveiled as Design Homage and Precursor
There are no other automotive brands that can boast the same longevity as Mercedes-Benz. That’s why the company has a deep well of inspiration…
Live
Top read this week: Naturally Aspirated Four-cylinder Engines That Still Rev Fans’...
Also popular: Five Things We Learned While Driving the iCaur...
Rising in Changan: 10 New Chinese SUVs Shaking Up The South...
Rising in Car Reviews: Six Things We Learned About the GWM Haval...
Rising in Manufacturer News: Hennessey Blackbird Rejects the Digital Hypercar Future [w/video]
Just in: South Africa’s Safari Rally Returns To The World...
Just in: South Africa Welcomes the Sharper, Second-generation Kia Seltos
A reader is reading: Opel Astra GTC 1.6T Sport (2012)
A reader is reading: South Africa’s Safari Rally Returns To...
A reader is reading: 10 New Chinese SUVs Shaking Up...
Top read this week: Naturally Aspirated Four-cylinder Engines That Still Rev Fans’...
Also popular: Five Things We Learned While Driving the iCaur...
Rising in Changan: 10 New Chinese SUVs Shaking Up The South...
Rising in Car Reviews: Six Things We Learned About the GWM Haval...
Rising in Manufacturer News: Hennessey Blackbird Rejects the Digital Hypercar Future [w/video]
Just in: South Africa’s Safari Rally Returns To The World...
Just in: South Africa Welcomes the Sharper, Second-generation Kia Seltos
A reader is reading: Opel Astra GTC 1.6T Sport (2012)
A reader is reading: South Africa’s Safari Rally Returns To...
A reader is reading: 10 New Chinese SUVs Shaking Up...
Double Apex / Manufacturer News stream
Manufacturer News
There are no other automotive brands that can boast the same longevity as Mercedes-Benz. That’s why the company has a deep well of inspiration to draw from when looking back for design inspiration. That is exactly what the German automaker did with the Mercedes-Benz Vision Iconic, looked to the company’s past for inspiration. Interestingly, the […]
Ferrari Builds New e-Vortex Test Track In Own Backyard
The e-Vortex Test Track for road-car development has just been completed, in less than four months, in Ferrari's backyard.
Porsche Ditches FIA WEC from 2026
Big news from one of the leading endurance racing outfits is that Porsche Ditches FIA WEC but sticks with F-E and IMSA
New American Start-up Debuts Vittori Turbio
An American based start-up has partnered with top Italian brands to develop the Vittori Turbio an all-new hybrid hypercar.
Encor Series 1 is a Restomod Lotus Espirit
A UK firm called Encor has created a restomod Lotus Espirit called the Series 1, boast new tech and a modified V8 powerplant
Mustang RTR Spec 5 is the Most Powerful Pony Car On Sale Today
The Mustang RTR Spec 5 is a limited-edition pony car that has just become the most powerful Mustang to go on sale.
Worth reading
Best in Manufacturer News
![The Fastest Production Car In the World is the Yangwang U9 Xtreme [video]](https://doubleapex.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Yangwang-U9-Xtreme-720x480.webp)
Don't miss
More in Manufacturer News
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid Driven
The all-new Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid has touched down in SA, making it the first-ever hybrid vehicle from the automaker sold locally.
Porsche 911 Turbo S 992.2 Generation Unveiled w/SA Pricing
The Porsche 911 Turbo S 992.2 has broken cover ahead of its public debut at the IAA Mobility show. It is the most powerful production 911 ever
![Neue Klasse BMW iX3 Unveiled [w/video]](https://doubleapex.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/P90615624_highRes_the-new-bmw-ix3-50-x-300x180.webp)
Neue Klasse BMW iX3 Unveiled [w/video]
The all-electric Neue Klasse BMW iX3 heralds a new design direction and the adoption of new technologies for its EV products.
Mercedes-AMG GT2 Edition W16 Debuts
The Mercedes-AMG GT2 Edition W16 is the company's latest GT2 racer, that is the company's most powerful customer racing car.
Category intelligence
Popular with Manufacturer News readers
![Hennessey Blackbird Rejects the Digital Hypercar Future [w/video]](https://doubleapex.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Hennessey-Blackbird-01-720x480.webp)
Continuation
![Mini JCW x Deus Ex Machina Results in Two Wild Creations [w/video]](https://doubleapex.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Mini-JCW-x-Deus-Ex-Machina-2-720x480.webp)
![Yangwang U9 Track Edition Sets A New EV Top Speed Record [video]](https://doubleapex.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Yangwang-U9-Track-Edition-Sets-A-New-EV-Top-Speed-Record-720x480.webp)
