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2020 Le Mans Highlights [Gallery]

The 2020 24 Hours of Le Mans took place in France this weekend. We bring you some photographic highlights in this 2020 Le Mans gallery

Gallery · September 20, 2020

Kyalami Dropped From 2021 FIA WEC Calendar

The 2021 FIA WEC calendar was released this week and the planned visit to South Africa will not be taking place next year.

Manufacturer News · September 19, 2020

Taycan Turbo S vs McLaren 720S Spider Drag Race [video]

This drag race features one of the quickest battery powered sportscars against one of the quickest supercars: Taycan Turbo S vs McLaren 720S.

McLaren · September 17, 2020

All-new Hyundai Tucson Debuts

All-new Hyundai Tucson makes its world premiere. The dramatic looking new model will make its way to SA in the first few months of 2021

Hyundai · September 15, 2020

Ares S Project Is A Corvette Based Supercar

Ares S Project is a limited-edition supercar built in Italy that features a high-revving, naturally aspirated V8 and a carbon-fibre body.

Chevrolet · September 10, 2020

AWD V8 Drag Race [video]

This AWD V8 drag race features, two force-fed V8s in the shape of the limited-edition Jaguar Project 8 and the Mercedes-AMG E63S station wagon

Videos · September 9, 2020

New Mercedes-AMG A45S Driven [video]

We drive the new Mercedes-AMG A45S at Zwartkops Raceway near Pretoria during its national media ride and drive event last week.

Car Reviews · September 7, 2020

The Manhart TR 850 Is A 911 Turbo S Based Missile

The Manhart TR 850 is modified 911 Turbo S based on the previous generation 991.2 series with massive increase in power and torque

Manufacturer News · September 7, 2020

Turbocharged Six-Cylinder Drag Race [video]

This turbocharged six-cylinder drag race features three market rivals. The Giulia QV, RS5 and M4 face off in a series of straight-line tests.

Videos · September 5, 2020

All-new Mercedes-Benz S-Class Premieres [w/video]

The latest generation of the Mercedes-Benz S-Class made its world premiere today, chockful of features including autonomous driving options.

Manufacturer News · September 2, 2020

Audi Q3 Sportback Now in SA

A completely new line of Audi SUVs have been launched into South Africa, called the Audi Q3 Sportback, which is a coupe-esque Q3

Audi · September 1, 2020

Mercedes SL Roadster Returns to Performance Roots

Upcoming Mercedes SL roadster development is being handled by in-house performance division, AMG, and seems to ditch its folding soft top.

Manufacturer News · August 27, 2020

2020 F1 Calendar Expands to 17 Races

The 2020 F1 calendar expands to 17 races including a return to Istanbul Park in Turkey, a double-header in Bahrain and the season-ender at Yas Marina.

F1 · August 25, 2020

2021 SA Festival of Motoring Dates Announced

Show dates for the 2021 SA Festival of Motoring have been confirmed for August of next year with the event taking place at Kyalami again

Manufacturer News · August 21, 2020

SubViper Is A Twin-Turbocharged V10 Subaru [w/video]

The SubViper is a drift car that feature an 8,3-litre V10 Dodge engine fitted with twin turbochargers to produces almost 900 kW.

Manufacturer News · August 18, 2020

Hard-core Sportscar Drag Race [video]

This hard-core sportscar drag race features two natural rivals, the Lamborghini Huracan Performante Spyder and McLaren 620R.

Videos · August 17, 2020

Ford GT Heritage Edition [w/video]

The new Ford GT Heritage Edition is based on the GT supercar that resembles the race winner of the 1966 Daytona 24 Hour race.

Ford · August 16, 2020

Bentley Bentayga Speed Debuts [w/video]

The latest member of the revised Bentayga SUV family, the Bentley Bentayga Speed debuts with new looks and more technology.

Bentley · August 12, 2020

Audi S3 Sportback and Sedan Debut [w/video]

The Audi S3, the brand's intermediate, small performance model debuted in Sportback (hatch) and Sedan body styles earlier today.

Audi · August 11, 2020

Dakar Classic Category Added for 2021 [w/video]

The organisers of the Dakar Rally have announced that cars and trucks made before 2000 have a chance to enter the 2021 event in the Dakar Classic category.

Manufacturer News · August 8, 2020

Kia Sonet SUV Unveiled In Production Form

The all-new Kia Sonet is the newest member of the Kia SUV line-up. It will be launched in South Africa before the end of 2020.

Kia · August 7, 2020

BMW R18 Dragster is a Concept Stunner

Roland Sands Design is a California-based motorcycle customs shops that's built over 200 bikes. They built this BMW R18 Dragster from the stock R18 cruiser

BMW · August 6, 2020

Novitec McLaren GT

The Novitec McLaren GT has been given bespoke looks through an aerodynamically-enhanced kit and more power by the German tuning house

Manufacturer News · August 5, 2020

Kia Sonet Design Sketches Released

These Kia Sonet design sketches give us the best indication of the appearance of the upcoming small SUV from the Korean automaker

Kia · July 30, 2020

The Numbers Game Has Sacrificed Performance Motoring

New contributor to Double Apex, Mikaeel Waja thinks automakers are playing the numbers game at the expense of driving pleasure.

Opinion · July 29, 2020