The GRMN Corolla Proves Toyota’s Nürburgring Obsession
The GRMN Corolla is engineered for extreme circuit driving, a direct result of Akio Toyoda’s personal challenge to master the Nürburgring.
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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.
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 […]
Toyota GR Yaris Automatic Driven
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 […]
Secret Supercar Owner – Chapter 1: How the Journey Started
We read about them, we ogle them and lust after them; but only a few get to enjoy and experience supercar ownership first hand. Secret Supercar Owner, Mr S, is one of those fortunate people. He has agreed to share his journey with us through all the joy and pitfalls. In Secret Supercar Owner – […]
Then and Now: Porsche 911 Turbo
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 […]
All-new Changan Deepal S07 Driven
The Changan Deepal S07 is the leader of the current Changan portfolio, which was introduced to South Africa late last year. We spent a few days with the electrified family SUV to bring you this review. We spent the better part of our festive-season break behind the wheel of a Changan CS75 (read full review […]
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 […]
Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce Driven on Track
We seldom turn down the opportunity to drive a new car on a racetrack. The most recent invite was accepted with a bit of trepidation. But the Alfa Romeo Junior Veloce did not disappoint… Alfa Romeo SA recently introduced its newest model to the local market. The Alfa Romeo Junior is the little brother to […]
Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI Black Edition Driven
We got our hands on the Audi A3 Sportback 35 TFSI Black Edition, which is now part of a dying breed of passenger cars in the motoring landscape. South Africa used to be hatchback country. New car buyers flocked to these practical little cars in their thousands. We’d guess you, or at least one family […]
Capricorn 01 Zagato is an All-new V8 Hypercar From the Famed Styling House
Earlier this week, we jokingly said that new hypercars are launched at a rate of one a week. (Original article here.) Well, make that two a week as another new player has entered the market. Say hello to the Capricorn 01 Zagato. This is the end result of a joint effort between leading motorsport outfit […]
All-new Hyundai Alcazar Driven
The Hyundai Alcazar is a newcomer to the South African new car market. It was introduced here earlier this year. We got a hold of the turbodiesel version to bring you a driving review. Hyundai seems to have mastered the SA new-car market. The brand continues to grow despite strong challenges to it position from […]
SA-Built AMG Powered Mercedes Ponton Pickup Restomod is Too Cool
European and American companies have been producing lust-worthy restomods for quite some time. We have covered many of them on our website, as you can see at this link. One South African outfit has also got in on the act, building, what must be, the coolest Mercedes Ponton pickup restomod in the world. Follow Double […]
Lanzante 95-59 Supercar Debuts at Goodwood FoS
UK engineering firm Lanzante stepped into the spotlight in 1995 when it was tasked by McLaren to prepare the F1 supercar to compete at the world-famous 24 Hours of Le Mans. That car went on to win the endurance race. The company has now created its own supercar, the Lanzante 95-59. It debuts 30 years […]
Upgraded GR Yaris Now in SA [w/video]
An upgraded GR Yaris was first shown at the most recent Tokyo Auto Salon. The updated version of Toyota’s rally-bred hot hatch has now touched down in SA. The newest version adds the option of an automatic transmission for those who prefer not to conduct their own cog swaps. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and […]
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 […]
Renault 5 Turbo 3E Is a 400 kW Drift Machine [w/video]
Automakers regularly make crazy concept cars, cars that are too wild to turn into production realities. These flights of fancy are often created for car shows to illustrate what could be possible. But every so often an OEM will surprise us by turning a concept car in a full-blown production version. That is exactly what […]
New Suzuki Swift Zips into SA
An all new Suzuki Swift has just gone on sale in South Africa. The zippy hatchback is now in its fourth iteration. It has proven extremely popular since the nameplate was introduced locally in 2008. The little hatch is a firm favourite as a student car and for first-time car buyers. Follow Double Apex on […]
BMW iX1 xDrive30 Driven
Double Apex was recently offered the smallest BMW EV SUV on sale locally. We spent a few days with the BMW iX1 xDrive30 to bring you this review. The first battery powered BMW to go on sale to the public was the i3. One can view that car as a bit of an experiment. BMW […]
10 Incredible Facts About the McLaren W1 Supercar
First there was the groundbreaking and record-setting McLaren F1. Then came the hybrid McLaren P1. And now we have the McLaren W1. This is the latest in the ‘1’ bloodline from the British sportscar manufacturer. The new model draws on technology from the company’s F1 expertise to make it the fastest-lapping and fastest accelerating McLaren […]
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 […]
Updated VW Golf R Boasts More Power
It has been a week of performance car unveils. It started with the Kimera K39, which was followed by news of the rejuvenated Ford RS200. Not to forget the menacing Aston Martin Valiant and the brand new, hybrid BMW M5. With all that in mind it was easy to see why the updated Golf R […]
Original Honda NSX Driven
We get behind the wheel of a true motoring icon in the shape of the original Honda NSX to bring you this classic sportscar driving review. Here at Double Apex we are regularly offered private cars to drive. For various reasons we decline many of these offers. But every so often something comes our way […]
New BMW 1 Series Heading for SA
It feels as though it wasn’t that long BMW introduced the third generation 1 Series into the market. But here we are, a new BMW 1 Series has just been unveiled. Good news for local fans is that the model will appear in SA showrooms before the year is out. Follow Double Apex on Instagram […]