Volkswagen’s all-electric ID. Polo GTI Redefines the Iconic Badge
Volkswagen unveils the ID. Polo GTI, its first all-electric hot hatch, blending traditional front-wheel-drive dynamics with a new electric powertrain for the.
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VW GTI Edition 50 Reclaims FWD Nurburgring Record
Nurburgring lap records are a badge of honour of automakers. But no sooner than a record is set, someone pitches up with a faster rival to steal the gong away. The latest record to be claimed is that of quickest production front-wheel-drive car. The VW GTI Edition 50 has reset the record to an impressive […]
Wild Volkswagen Golf GTI Concept Cars Celebrate 50 Years of the Badge
The venerable Golf GTI turns 50 this year, which is quite a milestone for a single model. Two and a half million Golf GTIs have been sold worldwide since the mid-1970s, an impressive feat for a car with a sporting bent. There have been ‘regular’ GTIs and many special editions over the decades. However, there […]
Then and Now: VW Golf GTI
We take a closer look at some of the key differences between the first VW Golf GTI and the most recent, in a new series called Then and Now. The VW Golf GTI is one of the staples of the South African motoring landscape. For over 40 years it has been the yardstick for hot […]
No More Manual Ferraris Says Company Exec
Automakers don’t trust drivers. You know how we know? They are constantly removing control from the hands of the person behind the wheel. Auto transmissions, traction control, ESC, etc all take away from the skill/enjoyment of driving for pleasure. The ultimate aim to make cars self-driving. And there will be no more manual Ferraris, according […]
F1 Drivers’ Personal Car Collections
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 – […]
Mini Cooper S Driven – A Dying Breed
We got our hands on the latest Mini Cooper S, which is now part of a dying breed of performance cars. We gotta admit that we were pretty pleased when the latest-generation Mini Cooper S pulled up at our offices. It had been some time since we’d been behind the wheel of this likeable little […]
Limited Edition VW Golfs – The Rarest Examples of SA’s Most-Loved VW
The VW Golf is a household name in South Africa. We have all owned a Golf at some point or, at very least, know someone who has. While the Golf was sold in droves, there are some that were sold in limited numbers. We outline the limited edition VW Golfs sold across the various generations. […]
Regular Mk8 VW Golf 1,4 TSI Finally Heading to SA
The VW Golf has been a staple of the SA car market since the Mk1 was introduced here over forty years ago. Many South Africans learned to drive or simply owned a Golf at some point in their lives. VW SA made the bold choice to introduce the Mk8 VW Golf only in GTI and […]
Golvo Golf GTI Runs in the 8s [w/video]
We have featured plenty of good engine swaps here on our website. The Golvo Golf GTI is yet another that makes use of an engine that was not fitted to the car as it left the factory. A good example is this Audi RS4 with a famous Toyota engine. As you may have guessed, this […]
Where Have All The Hatchbacks Gone? – Why SA Has Moved Towards Compact SUVs
Regular contributor Nicholas Pillay tries to answer a question that many of us have pondered: Where Have All The Hatchbacks Gone? Once a dominant force on South African roads, hatchbacks are starting to become an endangered species. The days when vehicles such as the Volkswagen Golf, Suzuki Swift, and Ford Fiesta sold by the ship-load […]
Defining a Segment: Autobianchi A112 – The Original Hot Hatch
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 Autobianchi A112. This boxy Italian can be considered the very first hot hatch. Contrary to popular belief, the VW Golf GTI was […]
New VW Golf GTI Clubsport Breaks Cover At Nurburgring 24
A few days ago VW announced that the production-ready version of the new VW Golf GTI Clubsport would debut at the Nurburgring 24. You can read our original article at this link. Now the model has been shown to the assembled fans and to the world. We already asked VW SA and it seems there […]
VW Golf GTI Returns To Race At The ‘Ring
A few years ago Volkswagen Germany (ie HQ) pulled the plug on all official racing duties. Touring car activities, rallycross and WRC were all confined to the history books as the brand tackled electrification. However, the attraction was too much to resist and the GTI returns to race at the 2024 Nurburgring 24 Hours. Volkswagen […]
Renault Megane RS300 Trophy Driven – The End of an Era
RenaultSport has ceased developing new models so we didn’t hesitate for a second when we were offered a Renault Megane RS300 Trophy to review. RenaultSport is no more. This news was met with great sadness by us and, probably, most other petrolheads. The French brand is replacing its ‘RS’ division with Alpine. The new performance […]
Type R claims Nordschleife title [w/video]
The new Honda Civic Type R has been one of the most highly anticipated hot hatches in recent times. Especially after its predecessor, the FK8, had its title of front-wheel drive production car record holder usurped by the Volkswagen Golf GTI Clubsport S. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Now, the FL5 […]
Mk2 VW Golf GTI 16v Sells For Record Price
If you’re a regular reader of our website you’d have seen the record price achieved by a new car at an auction. We posted the article on the one-off Bugatti Chiron Profilee earlier this week (link here). This story may, in some respects, be even more impressive as a Mk2 VW Golf GTI 16v has […]
World’s Fastest Golf 2 [w/video]
In South Africa, there is a well-known adage in motoring: Regardless of what you drive there is a faster Golf 1 (the car in this post is a prime example of an extremely quick Golf 1). Well it seems that phrase may soon need to apply to the Mk1’s successor. What you’re looking at above […]
Volkswagen Taigo R-Line Driven
VW SA expanded its SUV range a few weeks ago with the addition of the Taigo. We recently got our hands on the Taigo R-Line to bring you this review The sloped back SUV craze, it seems, is here to stay. What started with, arguably, the BMW X6 has spread to many other brands. The […]
VW Golf R and Tiguan R Heading to SA
VW has a few performance variants in its line-up. The Polo and Golf GTI immediately spring to mind. The list of performance models from Wolfsburg will increase in the coming months with the news that Volkswagen South Africa will add the Golf R and Tiguan R to the local line-up. Follow Double Apex on Facebook […]
Czech Police Ferrari 458 Is New Pursuit Vehicle [w/video]
In South Africa some police officers get to cruise around in VW Golf GTis, others in BMW 3 Series. You may have seen the unmarked Lexus models, driven by the undercover ‘Ghost Squad’, if you’ve been stopped in the City of Cape Town. However, this Czech Police Ferrari 458 makes us want to join the […]
Refreshed VW Polo GTI Driven
We recently spent some time with the recently refreshed VW Polo GTI and share our thoughts in this report. VW’s Polo is a perennial top seller in the local market. It’s not difficult to see why. The little hatch is stylish, well built (right here in SA we may add) and feels like it offers […]
Seven-Second GTI Hides A Secret [video]
You may be wondering why the opening two pics of this article are near identical. Look closely, can you see it? Not the two exhaust exits on the same side of the car. Need more clues? In one pic the car is spinning its front tyre, whereas in the other it’s the rear wheel that […]
Top 5 Stories of 2021
Here’s our list of the Top 5 stories of 2021 as read by you, our loyal readers. Double Apex entered its third full year of operation this year. Our proudly South African automotive portal has grown from strength to strength increasing its viewership, both locally and abroad. A year in summary We have published countless […]
VW SA Announces New Models Coming in 2022
One of SA’s most popular car brands is looking forward to a bumper 2022. Volkswagen South Africa announced today the new models that are scheduled to be introduced to the local market during the 2022 calendar year. Read up on all the electric Audis heading to SA next year at this link. Follow Double Apex […]