We recently spent some time with the Mercedes-AMG GLE53 4Matic+, which, oddly, does not feature the brand’s latest hybrid tech. Mercedes-Benz was renowned for producing executive saloons. That has since expanded to include SUVs, many SUVs. In fact, for every saloon range there is a corresponding SUV. The GLE range is, essentially, the E-class in […]
The all-new full electric Porsche Cayenne has just been shown to the world. The latest-gen of the brand’s top-selling SUV will be offered alongside hybrid and ICE variants. This is a bit of a turnaround as it seemed that Porsche was committing both of its SUVs to battery powere only going forward, as it is […]
Double Apex was invited to the national media ride-and-drive event of the refreshed Volvo XC60, recently held in the Western Cape winelands. Volvo was once known for its boxy sedans and stationwagons. The Swedish brand has transitioned to offering more SUVs than any other body style, and made a real success of it. The XC60 […]
A brand new model was added the local Lexus line-up earlier this year. We got our hands on the Lexus GX550 SE to learn more about this luxury SUV. If you mention the name ‘Lexus’ most people will probably conjure up a luxury sedan as a representation of the brand. It was this segment that […]
We got to spend a few days with the BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic, a new Chinese-sourced hybrid SUV that was recently introduce into the local market. It seems that hardly a week goes by without a new Chinese brand entering the South African market. One of the lesser obvious into our local listings has been […]
The Mercedes-AMG GLC63S E-Performance is a different take on the somewhat contentious C63S sedan. It is quite possible that the SUV is the better option of the two siblings. Mercedes-AMG has copped plenty of flack for the downsized and electrified powertrain fitted to the C63S sedan. The rumbly angry V8 was replaced in favour […]
We spent a few days driving the Range Rover Sport D350 Autobiography to bring you this road driving review. A few weeks ago we were handed our very first Range Rover test unit, an Evoque hybrid. That is now followed by something even snazzier from the same stable in the shape of a Range Rover […]
The current generation Defender is a pretty cool looking machine. It’s street cred has now been given a shot of adrenaline as the Land Rover Defender Octa is introduced. This is the most focussed, performance-orientated version to ever wear the Defender badge. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Most Powerful The Land […]
In a new series called, Defining a Segment, we take a look at cars that are not given the credit they deserve. Classic car buff Winston Mace takes a closer look at the The Rover P5B. This British model can be considered the very first four-door coupe. In the early 1960s, Rover revolutionised the automotive […]
If we had to ask people what the most powerful Porsche production model is, most would probably answer 911 Turbo S, or Cayenne Turbo GT. But they’d be wrong. As of today there is a new holder of that title, and it’s called the Taycan Turbo GT. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where […]
The starting point for a drift car is usually a rear-wheel-drive Japanese coupe of some form. There are staples in the world of drifting. Among them are Nissans, Mazdas, Toyotas and BMWs. So the Drift Cayenne is quite far removed from what we are used to. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we […]
We sporadically feature cars from Manhart Performance. You can see the full list by clicking here. The German tuning house works its magic, usually, on cars from its homeland. Its latest creation, seen above, is the Manhart Porsche Cayenne CRT800. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we share more car content. Buy now […]
Cars are extremely complex machines. They consist of thousands of components that are sourced from myriad suppliers. The parts are then all bolted together by an automaker in an assembly plant in a process that takes several hours. Watch the building of a Porsche 911 GT3 in a timelapse video (at the bottom of this […]
Porsche is well known for its flat-six engines. The distinctive layout has been used in all 911s since the very start and a 911 is the Porsche that everyone knows. However, in 1977 the Porsche 928 made its debut. This was the very first Porsche product to carry a bent eight. To celebrate 45 years […]
Aston Martin was a relative newcomer to the SUV game. The British firm introduced its first high-riding model as late as 2020. Today the automaker throws down the gauntlet as it debuts the Aston Martin DBX707. It is billed as the most powerful production SUV on sale. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where […]
Porsche has unveiled a range of bespoke SUVs referred to as the Cayenne Platinum Edition. These are characterised by unique styling treatment and external paint options. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we share more car content. Buy now and take advantage of free delivery in South Africa on orders over R349. Across […]
Recently revised Porsche Macan range driven by Double Apex at its South African introduction. The Porsche Macan has proved to be an integral part of Porsche’s business success. The smaller of the automaker’s SUVs (Cayenne being the larger) has sold 600 000 units since introduction in 2014. An incredible 80 per cent of those were […]
We spent the recent long weekend behind the wheel of the Mercedes-Benz GLE400d Coupe and we share our thoughts on the large SUV here. Mercedes-Benz was a bit late to the SUV coupe party. Once it saw the success achieved by BMW’s X6, arguably the creator of this sub-segment, Mercedes also wanted in. The GLE […]
German tuning house Brabus has a long tradition of modifying products from Mercedes-Benz. The company also has a preoccupation with top speeds. The Brabus 900 Rocket Edition GLE is the world’s fastest SUV and it is limited to just 25 units worldwide. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we share more car content. […]
Many purists may have balked at the idea of Porsche building an all-electric model, probably in the same way they weren’t happy with the arrival of Porsche SUVs. However, the Cayenne saved the German firm and the Taycan is already proving to be a top-seller and now Porsche expands Taycan spec and colour choices. Follow […]
A few years ago a car with 400+ kW was more than likely made by an exotic manufacturer and considered a supercar. Today that number is the stuff of performance SUVs. The latest member to join the fray is the Range Rover Sport SVR Ultimate edition. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we […]
It was inevitable. As the automotive world embraces electromobility there are some models that would straddle the divide between old and new, internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric motors. This is exactly what has happened with the updated Porsche Macan. This is the second update the model has received since introduction in 2014. For those […]
Porsche has a habit of introducing new derivatives of its existing range that fans and buyers didn’t know they wanted. The Porsche GT3 is a prime example. Fans were crazy about the racy sportscar, until Porsche created the more covert GT3 Touring, which is the version many people now prefer. The latest example is the […]
Porsche makes capable vehicles. We know this from first-hand experience, having driven countless products from across the company’s portfolio over many years. When the German firm produces a vehicle it ensures that it can do all that is expected of it from new owners, and then some. The Porsche Taycan Cross Turismo testing regime is […]
Last year was a particularly tough one for the automotive industry. On the South African front new vehicle sales dropped almost 30 per cent as we registered 380 449 units sold in 2020 versus 536 612 in 2019. But that trend didn’t seem to bother leading German sportscar manufacturer Porsche. Porsche Sales in 2020 totalled […]
