There are rare cars, then there are unicorns. The Nismo GT-R LM Road Car falls squarely in the latter category. Born in 1995 from Nissan’s Le Mans ambitions, this one-off Skyline GT-R was built purely to meet GT1 homologation rules. In Nissan’s own words it was an “official road car” created so Nismo could enter the […]
We reacquaint ourselves with the Toyota GR Yaris automatic after the hot hatch has undergone a massive revision. The Toyota GR Yaris was universally praised when it was launched to the world a few years ago. The product of Toyota’s in-house speed division, Gazoo Racing, was no warmed-over econobox. Instead, it was a properly engineered […]
Fresh comments from Nissan nerds have made it clear that the long-awaited R36 will not go fully electric. It will, however, be electrified in some form. In plain English, that means hybrid. And given where emissions rules now sit in major markets, that was always the most realistic outcome. That will disappoint the portion of […]
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 […]
The 1970s is regarded, by many, as the golden era of long-distance endurance racing. Brands such as Dome, Courage, Huron, Matra, Shadow, Eagle and BRM fought against giants Porsche and Ford at famous circuits on both sides of the Atlantic. However, most of those small-scale race teams faded into obscurity. One has been revived and […]
European companies such as Brabus and Mechatronik have been revitalising classic Mercedes models for many years. An American firm by the name Retro Designs has added its name to the list with the creation of this beautiful 1969 Mercedes 280SE restomod. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Contact […]
Mercedes-Benz’s in-house performance arm releases a Black Series model as the halo to a particular range, and that doesn’t happen too often. Well, the time has come for a new AMG GT Black Series. The car was previewed by Mercedes this week, along with its racetrack sibling that will attack the GT3 world. “We are […]
Toyota South Africa offers some of the most exciting drivers cars on the local at the moment. That is not a sentence many would have considered a few years ago. The brand’s GR performance portfolio includes the GR Yaris, GR86 and GR Corolla. Soon, a halo sportscar will take its place at the top of […]
We take a closer look at some of the key differences between the first Porsche 911 Turbo and the most recent, in a new series called Then and Now. The Porsche 911 Turbo is an evergreen prospect on the world of sportscars. With an unmistakable silhouette and force-fed motor, the 911 Turbo has been the […]
Suzuki Auto South Africa has a new range-leader to its local line-up. Double Apex attended the national ride and drive media event held in the Western Cape. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. The Suzuki Across is an all-new offering in the SA range. The Across takes over […]
A few months ago Ferrari introduced the replacement for its Roma GT. The newer model has now lost its roof to create a second derivative in the line-up. Say hello to the sun-seeking Ferrari Amalfi Spider. The newest addition to the Prancing Horse Stable arrives just in time for buyers to place their orders and […]
The Lamborghini Miura is often credited with creating the supercar genre. Now that iconic model from Sant’Agata turns 60. The Lamborghini Miura made its public debut at the 1966 Geneva Motor Show and quickly changed the direction of the performance-car market. Automobili Lamborghini had been founded only in 1963, and its first production model, the […]
Towards the latter part of last year Chery South Africa added new derivatives to the top of its popular Tiggo 7 range. The pair are formally known as the Chery Tiggo 7 CSH. We drove the range-topping Chery Tiggo 7 CSH in ‘Ultra’ guise for a few days. Chery is, undoubtedly, one of the major […]
There is currently no shortage of Chinese brands on the new car market. And that list expanded today with the addition of the Lepas L4 into the local listings. The name Lepas blends leap and passion. It is the latest in a number of brands that have been introduced by the Chery Automobile group. As […]
They say you can’t hear a photograph, but we’ll bet that loads of motorsport fans can hear the turbo wastegate flutter from the moment they clicked on this link. Now one lucky race enthusiast will get the chance to own the iconic Audi S4 Wesbank Modified racer. This piece of South African racing history is […]
Dacia ducks out of Dakar defense as parent company, the Renault Group pulls the plug on the World Rally Raid Championship (W2RC). This news, which has been kept rather quiet, comes off the back of the announcement that Alpine will leave the World Endurance Championship (WEC). Alpine has confirmed that it will continue its Formula […]
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is a leading player in the local automotive landscape. The Japanese brand dominates the passenger car and commercial sectors, as well as the burgeoning new-energy vehicle (NEV) sub-segment. In 2025, TSAM sold 148 124 units which represents a market share of almost 25 per cent. The brand has, and continues […]
Kalmar Automotive isn’t quite as well known as the likes of Singer when it comes to restomod Porsches. But the Danish firm has built some really desirable machines over the last few years. However, its latest creation, the Kalmar Automotive 7-97 Turbo Edition could be its coolest yet. The backdated 911-based machine pays homage to […]
Genesis recently unveiled a wild X Skorpio off-road concept vehicle. It was designed to perform across demanding terrain including deserts. The X Skorpio Concept, inspired by a black scorpion, is Genesis’ first extreme off-road vehicle. Fittingly, a working prototype was shown to potential clients at a dynamic launched event held in the harsh ‘Empty Quarter’ […]
Mercedes-AMG has a great legacy of producing wild coupes. Cars such as the CLK Black Series and SLS have been objects of desires since they debuted. Now another model will be added to that list in the shape of a CLE-based Mythos Edition that is currently undergoing testing in Sweden. Mercedes released the images you […]
Donkervoort isn’t a name that many car enthusiasts know. However, we’ve covered some of the Dutch outfit’s products on this site in years gone by (link here). The boutique automaker has just released a new model called the Donkervoort P24 RS, which is its wildest creation to date. According to the official website: In a […]
If you asked us a few weeks ago about things we didn’t think we’d see in the motoring world, Travis Pastrana hooning a Bentley would be near the very top. But here we are. In a new video you can watch as the Bentley Supersports goes full send with the American stuntman and drifter at […]
The Changan CS75 Pro CE is is part of a new range of Changan models that were introduced to South Africa late last year. We spent the summer break in the company of this family SUV to bring you this review. Close observers of the SA car market may recall a brand called Chana. The […]
The Honda NSX is enjoying something of a renaissance, even though the nameplate went out of production over three years ago. Pininfarina has designed a restomod in conjunction with a leading motorsports firm called JAS (click here to read more) based on the first-gen NSX. Now another famous styling house has turned its attention to […]
The 2026 Dakar Rally started a few days ago. The start of the 48th edition of the race was especially moving for one competitor, Mathieu Baumel. The Frenchman stepped out of his X-Raid Mini onto the starting platform barely a year after suffering a life-changing accident in which he lost a leg. Follow Double Apex […]
