Not every car giveaway lands with people who actually care about cars. The BMW M240i does. It sits in a very specific sweet spot in BMW’s line-up: quick enough to feel properly special, premium enough to feel aspirational, and still usable enough to make sense in the real world. In South Africa, that matters, because […]
As the year draws to a close we bring you our traditional list of top 5 stories. Double Apex attracted an ace writer/commentator this year in the form of Graham Duxbury, whose F1 columns can be read at this link, and plenty classic car content. The top 5 stories of 2025 as enjoyed by our […]
The 325iS and 333i badges should not need any explanation to local petrolheads. These two E30 BMWs are the stuff of legend. Now, BMW SA is paying tribute to these classics with modern-day interpretations known as the 325iS and 333i Homage editions. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. The BMW 325iS and […]
The 2024 BMW M Fest is a go. The event returns to the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from 25 – 27 October 2024. The biggest M Fest in the world is a high-performance showcase that offers fans of the brand the opportunity to get up close with all their favourite M cars. Follow Double Apex […]
BMW South Africa has been celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. The celebrations will soon end, but not before one final special model has been released: the BMW Alpina B3 50 Years of BMW South Africa edition. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Going Back The BMW Alpina […]
We have featured some interesting BMW project cars on our website over the years. These include the world’s first AWD M50d 2 Series and a V12-powered Z4. But this turbocharged V12 BMW E30 drift car has to be one of the wildest we’ve seen. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Buy now […]
The all-new BMW 2 Series has just been introduced into the South African market. Double Apex was invited to the national ride and drive event in the Western Cape. We sent regular contributor Kyle Kock to drive the range. BMW’s legions of brand enthusiasts will not need to be introduced to the heritage that was […]
Seasoned road tester and friend of Double Apex, Adrian Burford recounts more memorable incidents experienced during road testing. In Testing Times Part Two, he shares stories from two seasoned campaigners of this art. Opening image by transportation designer Dan Wamono. You can see more of his handiwork on his Instagram account. Testing Times: Part Two […]
Gerardo Cammarata of Classic Car Hunter SA has restored nearly 50 classic cars over the years. The latest object of his desire is an E30 BMW M3. He takes us through his experiences of the first M3 in his latest column. Check out his YouTube channel here. About a year ago was the first time […]
Classic car prices seem to defy sense. First to enjoy massive escalations were classic and rare Ferraris. Then came the Porsches, followed by Mercedes. Now it seems BMWs are next on the list as this BMW M3 fetches R4,1m (calculated on today’s exchange rate) in a recent auction. We’ve seen neat example of 325iSs (check […]
The BMW 530 MLE is one of the very early SA-only specials built by the company’s local subsidiary. BMW South Africa created the 530 MLE in the mid-1970s, under the guidance of the head of BMW Motorsport Jochen Neerpasch. Special versions of the E12 BMW 5 Series racecars were prepared to compete in the South […]
BMW SA is showcasing a few, very special models that were produced on local soil over the last 45 years, including the famous BMW 325iS. On tour It is called “The Legends of Rosslyn” and the entourage includes the South African exclusive BMW 333i (E30), which was refurbished in 2017. In addition, two special cars; […]
