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GWM H6 HEV Driven

By Banzai Matai Car Reviews, GWM

GWM is one of the top-selling Chinese brands in the SA new-car market. The brand’s products have eluded us, until now. We took a GWM H6 HEV into our care for a week to learn more about the relatively new addition to the market, GWM, or Great Wall Motors to use its full name, is […]

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REAL Racecars for the Road

By Banzai Matai Motorsport

The phrase racecar for the road is over used. Not every extreme performance car is a ‘racecar’. Particularly if the car in question has never raced, or was not conceived to do so. However, there are some real racecars for the road, cars that were designed purely with competition in mind. These were not made […]

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Racing Hearts In Road Cars

By Banzai Matai Featured

We take a look at racing hearts in road cars, ie five iconic cars with racing-derived engines. The term racecar for the road is used too often in the motoring press. But what if the road car in question has the beating heart of a genuine racer? We dive into the list of vehicles that […]

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2024 Sema Show Gallery

By Staff Writer Gallery

The 2024 Sema Show opened its doors this week. Las Vegas, once again, place host to the highly anticipated showcase. Sema is the epicentre of the aftermarket world from 5-8 November. The show is a meeting place for innovators, automakers, and influencers in the automotive world. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we […]

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Koenigsegg Jesko Breaks Laguna Seca Lap Record [video]

By Banzai Matai Videos

Koenigsegg seems to enjoy setting and breaking records. The company just announced that its Jesko breaks the Laguna Seca lap record for production vehicles. Test driver Markus Lundh tackled the tight and twisty California circuit in 1 min 24,86 seconds. Incidentally, Lundh was also responsible for this recent record. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we […]

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Record Sales For BMW M in 2023

By Banzai Matai BMW, Manufacturer News

2023 delivered record sales for BMW M. The sub-brand of the German automaker delivered 202 530 new vehicles in the last year. It is the first time that the 200 000-mark has been breached.  Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. “With the historic record of more than 200,000 […]

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One-off GT3-based Ferrari KC23 Unveiled

By Banzai Matai Ferrari, Manufacturer News

For a few people a sportscar is not enough. Those with reeaallllyy deep pockets prefer to own/drive something that isn’t ‘on the menu’. That’s why the field of coachbuilding was started, to create special edition cars based on production models. The Ferrari KC23 is the latest from the folks at the Ferrari’s Special Projects programme. […]

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2023 Dakar Stage 6 Results

By Staff Writer Manufacturer News, Motorsport

2023 Dakar stage 6 was supposed to comprise of a 450 km timed section heading away from Ha’il. However, organisers reduced the special by about 100 km to 357. After the timed section competitors made their way to the overnight stop near the capital of Saudi Arabia, Riyadh. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more […]

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2022 BMW M Fest [Gallery]

By Banzai Matai BMW, Gallery

The 2022 BMW M Fest took place this past weekend. Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit once again served as the host venue. The event was the third held in South Africa and is the largest of its kind anywhere in the world. BMW SA sold 12 500 tickets per day for the two-day event.  We attended […]

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1989 Le Mans: Mulsanne Madness [video]

By Banzai Matai Motorsport, Videos

Imagine keeping your foot nailed to the floorboard for six kilometres; SIX whole kilometres. For most of us, it’s a dream that will remain unrealised. Although, until 1989 it was a reality for each and every driver who raced in the famous 24 Hours of Le Mans. You see, the 1989 Le Mans was the […]

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KoenigsEgg Hunting in the Jesko [video]

By Staff Writer Videos

We trust that you are all having a great Easter Weekend. May there be loads of family time and too much food in your long weekend. While surfing online we found this cool video, which we thought we’d share with you. The KoenigsEgg Hunting them is quite evident. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, […]

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Track Specials Drag Race [video]

By Staff Writer Manufacturer News

These three cars is the most hard-core of their respective line-ups. But to show their mettle in a straight line UK website Car Wow has arranged a track specials drag race. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we share more car content. Buy now and take advantage of free delivery in South Africa […]

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Take Virtual Car Museum Tours With Google Maps

By Banzai Matai Manufacturer News

It’s a tough time for the entire world right now. We are in the midst of an unprecedented pandemic. The effects of this hyper-infectious virus known as Coronavirus, or Covid-19 have been felt worldwide. While no vaccine exists most affected countries have taken measures to curtail further spread within populations. Many people are confined to […]

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Bizarre Bakkies From Around the World

By Banzai Matai Gallery

A few days ago we brought you a story on homemade BMW pick-ups. You can read that article by clicking on this link: Best BMW Bakkies. Well, it seems that BMW isn’t the only brand to come in for the home-built bakkie treatment. While looking for pick-ups for our BMW story we came across several, […]

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Twin-turbo Supercar Drag Race [video]

By Staff Writer Videos

In this twin-turbo supercar drag race we have the quickest rivals from three different brands going head-to-head over a series of straight-line challenges for overall honours. UK automotive website Car Wow has managed to pull together three heavy hitters from England, German and Italy. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we share more […]

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New Range Rover Debuts [w/video]

By Banzai Matai Land Rover, Manufacturer News

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 […]

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