Modern supercars with V12 engines and manual transmissions are exceedingly rare in this day and age. Most high-end marques have shifted to automatic gearboxes and hybrid assists. As a result, that old-school combination of a roaring V12 and a stick-shift is a unicorn in today’s motoring world. Yet a handful of upcoming models – from […]
2025 Monterey Car Week has come and gone. We take a look at some of the most exciting reveals that took place at this year’s event. Monterey Car week has become the go-to location for high-end and luxury car brands to unveil new models direct to the most-likely customers. The event has overtaken the likes […]
Central driving positions in supercars provide a unique driving experience, enhancing vehicle placement and visibility while also offering a distinctive aesthetic. Below is an overview of notable supercars featuring a central driving position. There are a few more than people may realise. Buy now and take advantage of free delivery in South Africa on orders […]
There are plenty of cars manufacturers that are named after people. Many of the bigger brands take the name of their founders such as Ford, Toyota, Citroen, etc. This holds especially true for sportscar makers such as Bugatti, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Pagani, Porsche, et al. However, it is pretty rare to have a car named after […]
Earlier this year we reported that McLaren had been bought in totality by the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom of Bahrain. Well, that relationship didn’t last long as it is being reported that McLaren has been sold again, which makes it twice this year. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share […]
Have you ever heard of an automaker called Rodin? No, neither had we. As it turns out the company is busy creating the most extreme hypercar ever, called the Rodin FZero. The company announced that the radical model will go into production soon. Click here to read about a similar offering from Aston Martin, called […]
Gordon Murray Automotive has been on something of a roll of late. From not having any cars bear their badge, the GMA logo there are now four. The company has just added a new offering to the list called the GMA T.33 Spider. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car […]
It seems that hardly a week goes by without a new or revived automaker debuting an ultra-exclusive car that is created purely for track work. This week it’s the turn of the De Tomaso P900. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Buy now and take advantage of free […]
There are some cars that set themselves apart from the moment they are shown to the world. Among these is, undoubtedly, the rare McLaren F1. Just 64 road cars were produced and this fine example is currently up for sale by auction house RM Sotheby’s. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we share […]
Gordon Murray wowed the world in 2020 when he announced that his company Gordon Murray Automotive (GMA) would be producing an all-new supercar called the GMA T.50. Since then GMA has been showing us the development process via its social media channels. This last weekend was the very first time the public got to see, […]
If you are a true petrolhead you cannot help but marvel at the high watermark that is the McLaren F1. And that holds true whether you are a McLaren fan or not. It’s hard to believe that Gordon Murray’s advanced supercar is now 30 years old. A few lucky owners recently assembled in Italy for […]
Ever hear of Picasso Automotive? No, neither had we until pretty recently. The Swiss-based automaker was founded in 2020, but it has already unveiled its first road car. Say hello to the Picasso Automotive 660 LMS. 660 stands for the horsepower of its engine. LM indicates the Le Mans prototype-inspired body. And S is for […]
F1 testing 2022 is behind us, and the new season is imminent. Resident Formula One writer Nick van der Meulen takes a look back at the pre-season form of the field. It’s that time of year when F1 testing 2022 has taken its course and all pundits and armchair warriors begin to speculate as to […]
There has been much talk in the motoring news of late regarding top speeds. A Bugatti owner recently posted a video where he was recorded exceeding 400 km/h on a section of German autobahn (you can read more about his antics by clicking here). With that in mind, we look back at the officially sanctioned […]
Gordon Murray should need no introduction. Not only has the South African designer penned some of the most influential Formula One cars of an era, but he was also the driving force behind the proto-hypercar: the McLaren F1. Last year fans of supercars sat up and took notice when Murray unveiled the spiritual successor to […]
During the latter part of 2020 we brought you the exciting news of the GMA T.50 Supercar. You can find our original story at this link. The T50 is the latest creation from famed automotive designer Gordon Murray. This week Murray pulled the wraps off a more extreme, track-biased version of his new charge called […]
There are limited-edition supercars such as the recently launched Brabham BT62R and the Gordon Murray designed GMA T50. Then there are cars such as the Aston Martin Victor, which is a one-off creation. The latter made its debut, without any pre-launch hype, at the Hampton Court Palace Concours in Molesey, England. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where […]
South African-born Gordon Murray is a legend in the automotive world. The Durban lad has worked with some of the world’s greatest Formula One drivers, designed race- and title-winning cars and capped off his time at McLaren by being the driving force behind the Mercedes-Benz SLR and McLaren F1 supercar. Today his legacy continues as […]
Alfa Romeo Turns 110 years old today. On 24 June 1910 Anonima Lombarda Fabbrica Automobili (ALFA) was founded. The Italian automotive brand enjoys a milestone that few others in its field can boast. To celebrate the occasion Alfa has invited its many fans from around the world to participate in the festivities online. Learn more […]
A few months ago we brought you an exciting story about a new project from one of South Africa’s most famous automotive sons. Gordon Murray announced that he is busy working on on a new supercar, called the T.50 (original story here). More details about the GMA T.50 supercar have been released along with a […]
If you are a fan of super- and hypercars (and if you are reading this site you probably are) then you will enjoy this McLaren Ultimate Series Reunion video. Family gathering The guys over at UK motoring title Autocar have managed to assemble, probably, the most desirable set of McLarens ever produced. Autocar was the […]
The 2019 24 Hours of Le Mans will start tomorrow afternoon. Ahead of the race the organising body, the ACO, along with the FIA has confirmed details of the World Endurance Championship’s Le Mans hypercar rules from the 2020 season. We covered the likelihood of this happening in a story published last year (original story […]
Legendary racecar and car designer Gordon Murray has just unveiled plans for the T.50. Murray says that the T.50 will be the purest, lightest, most driver-focused supercar ever built. This is coming from the guy that was responsible for the creation of the McLaren F1. Murray takes inspiration for this new supercar from two of […]
Our in-house Formula One fundi and fan of the triple world champion, Nick van der Meulen, says Auf Wiedersehen Niki … Andreas Nikolaus Lauda: arguably, the most stubborn and determined driver to grace the Formula 1 grid. Niki Lauda came to F1 by paying for his drive and signing for March Racing in 1972. The […]
Our F1 writer and aficionado, Nick van der Meulen, brings us his F1 preview China 2019 Round 3 of the 2019 Formula One World Championship at Shanghai, China, is the one Liberty Media must be looking forward to: it is the 1 000th Grand Prix. Strictly speaking The first Grand Prix of the Formula One […]
