An electric Ferrari is a massive leap for a brand that has stayed true to its roots, offering powerful ICE-based sportscar for almost 80 years. But it has to change with the times and an EV beckoned. The arrival of the Ferrari Luce has been promised for some time. The Italian sportscar brand has been […]
Hypercar manufacturer Koenigsegg seems to enjoy setting records. Now Koenigsegg re-takes 0-400-0 km/h record that seems to trade hands pretty regularly between the few automakers that player in this rarefied space. Our software engineers have been tweaking and adjusting the Light Speed Transmission & Engine Management system and have introduced a new torque control system […]
The term ‘hybrid’ is quite misunderstood in the motoring landscape. For years people thought that hybrids are electric cars. In a way, they are. But as the origins of the term imply, there is an amalgamation of different things. In this case it is two power sources. The most common combination is an electric drivetrain […]
A few weeks ago we ran an article that outlined the incredible car collection of Lando Norris (link here). It seems the young Brit isn’t the only one who enjoys a good/classic road car. These speed kings just casually collect amazing cars that change what a “dream garage” even means. Forget boring daily cars – […]
Regular contributor and keen observer of the motor industry, Nicholas Pillay, has a few thoughts about BMW’s Electrification Strategy, which he shares here. BMW has been quietly reshaping its approach to electrification, and it seems the brand is gearing up for a significant shift in how they market and sell their cars. One of the […]
Electric cars are quick, there is no doubt about that. Instantaneous power delivery means that they can scamper off the line quicker than almost any ICE car. But the battery fed machines usually run out of steam. The Aspark SP600 has removed that stigma as it is now certified as the world’s fastest electric car. […]
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 Renault 5 can be considered the French equivalent of the Mk1 VW Golf. The boxy little hatch has a cult following and an enviable motorsport heritage. It also happens to be celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. As part of this celebration the French automaker has produced the Renault R5 Turbo 3E. This is […]
Mercedes-EQ is the umbrella banner given to the company’s purely electrified models. There are a few that have been released in SA already (as you can read here). Now there is a new model leading the EQ range in the shape of the Mercedes-EQ EQS SUV. “The EQS SUV is the third vehicle on our […]
Say hello to the Mercedes-Benz Vision EQXX, the future of Mercedes electric motoring. Mercedes-Benz has already made it clear that it has committed to EVs for the future. Its latest concept car envisions the future of what electric motoring will look like for the brand. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we share […]
We’ve been reading and hearing about electric vehicles for many years now. Hybrid models have been available locally from several manufacturers for over a decade but electric cars have not charged (sorry, we couldn’t resist) into SA as they have in other parts of the world… until now that is. The Mercedes-EQ range is heading […]
A few weeks ago we brought you news about a Lancia Delta Integrale electromod that was created by GCK Motorsport (click here for the original story). Today the team made the big announcement that its Lancia Delta Integrale will compete in the 2022 FIA World Rallycross Championship. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where […]
If you are reading this website there is a very good chance you already know who Ken Block is. The American rally driver made his name through his series of gymkhana videos (some of which you can see by clicking here). In recent times he stepped back from the smoke-filled tyre-shredding clips and sold off […]
Towards the very end of last year Audi made the announcement that it would be tackling the Dakar Rally from 2022 (read our original story at this link). Interestingly, Audi is the first car manufacturer to fight for overall victory in the famous Dakar Rally with an electrified powertrain. Earlier today the Audi Dakar driver […]
Do you remember the old Opel Manta? It was a sleek four-seater coupe with a fishy name and fish-tailing antics on European rally stages in the 1970s. Well, the model has been resurrected in the form of the Opel Manta GSe. This ‘elektromod’, as Opel calls it (rather than restomod), made its debut today as […]
A few weeks ago Volvo Cars made the announcement that every model produced by the Swedish automaker from 2030 will be powered purely by batteries. The company has already joined the electric-car revolution and offers several hybrid and electric models for sale in international markets. South African buyers will soon be able to join the […]
Audi has already made its electrification strategy quite clear. The brand sees electric cars as its future and roll out of new models have been taking place to show its intent. Earlier this year we saw the E-Tron GT and today we see two new electric SUVs. The Audi Q4 E-Tron and Q4 E-tron Sportback […]
Electric cars are upon us. Regardless of how you feel about battery powered vehicles, they will, in time, overtake the fossil-fuel-fed machines that have been inextricably intertwined in our lives for over a century. The natural extension of electric cars becoming the norm is electric motorsport becoming the norm. The latest of which is the […]
There’s fashionably late to the party, then there’s Italian late to the party. The latter is well proven by the arrival of the Maserati Ghibli Hybrid, the company’s first hybrid model, which was launched today. The Ghibli Hybrid is based on the Italian automakers ageing saloon, the Ghibli, which was introduced in 2013. The model […]
The Porsche Taycan was due to be launched in SA during this year (as we reported at the end of 2019). There has been quite a setback in new model introductions, due to reasons we all understand, but we now have Porsche Taycan SA pricing for anyone looking to place an order. Follow Double Apex […]
Automakers the world over have come under increasing pressure from the environmental lobby over the last few years. Car manufacturers have been asked to reduce vehicle emissions to meet ever-lower standards. In most cases, the mandated fuel consumption numbers are incredibly difficult to achieve, which has left many OEMs turning to battery powered vehicles to […]
Audi launched the e-tron SUV in 2019. This is the very first battery powered production model from the Ingolstadt-based company. Read our original e-tron story by clicking here. Earlier this week Audi announced high-performance versions of the SUV called the e-tron S. These higher-powered versions will be available in regular and Sportback shapes. Incidentally, the […]
At a media event recently attended by Double Apex we learned about VW Group products 2020, all the new models we can expect to see from the various brands under the auto giant’s umbrella that will be introduced locally next year. Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook for more car content. Audi Audi will […]
Tesla has been the darling of electric car fans the world over. The all-electric American model is a clear indication of the performance potential of electric vehicles. Tesla probably knew it would not occupy this space alone forever… enter the Porsche Taycan S. The two rivals match up for an electric sportscar battle. Click here […]
German brand Opel unveiled a very interesting racecar earlier today when it debuted the Opel Corsa-e Rally Car. With this car, Opel is the very first OEM to offer a battery-electric rally racer to customers. In 2020 Opel and the ADAC (the German motorsport authority) will start the ADAC Opel e-Rally Cup, the first rally […]
