Audi’s five-cylinder is finally heading for the exit. And unlike the usual industry theatre around “new eras” and “exciting transitions”. Audi has confirmed that its turbocharged 2.5-litre inline-five will disappear from its European line-up by mid-2027 because it will not meet incoming Euro 7 emissions rules. That puts an end date on one of the […]
Our managing editor recalls his first ever experience blasting down the Autobahn, and being made to feel very slow. 2007 was a particularly good year for me. I attended my first-ever Formula One race. Drove many special cars in beautiful locations. Celebrated a milestone birthday. And, I got to drive on a German Autobahn for […]
There is no shortage of small SUVs in the sub R500 000 range in South Africa. Buyers in this segment are really spoiled for choice. That list expanded this week with the introduction of the Jaecoo J5. If you aren’t familiar with the brand, Jaecoo is a subsidiary of Chery Automobile, which sits along side […]
We got our hands on the range-leader of the recently launched BMW X3 range, the BMW X3 M50 xDrive, to bring you this driving review. A few months ago we attended the launch of the all-new BMW X3. The locally-produced model left a favourable impression with us. We had a brief spells behind the wheel […]
Restomods have become increasingly popular over the last decade or so. The trend takes advantage of advancements that allow older cars to be restored and modded with modern materials and processes. As a result older cars receive a fresh new lease of life. The rise of this phenomenon has also underlined the popularity of classic […]
Crashes are part and parcel of motorsport. Racers are constantly pushing the envelope and often jostling for the same piece of tar. But when things do go wrong there is a Safety Car to slow the pace and keep trackside marshals safe. But watch as the Safety Car crashes at MotoGP event held in Austin […]
The most recent (W206) C63S AMG is probably the most contentious AMG to ever go on sale. The company confirmed way in advance that the performance halo of the C-Class range would be powered by a massively hybridised turbocharged four-pot. Fans of the brand and petrolheads at large could be heard shouting from behind their […]
Double Apex was invited to BMW HQ in Gauteng to see the all-new BMW X3 being built, as well as to drive the various derivatives currently on offer. It’s not surprising to learn that the BMW X3 is the best-selling product in the brand’s portfolio. It is a premium SUV that fits into the ‘lower-end’ […]
KAMManufaktur is one of the lesser-known restomod companies working on classic Porsches. It could be because the company focuses solely on the 912 produced between 1965-1969. The 912, in case you didn’t know, is a four-cylinder cousin of the 911. The small-scale firm believes that this base is ideal thanks to its compact dimensions and […]
We take a look at racing hearts in road cars, ie five iconic cars with racing-derived engines. The term racecar for the road is used too often in the motoring press. But what if the road car in question has the beating heart of a genuine racer? We dive into the list of vehicles that […]
Just a few days ago the BMW M5 Touring made its public debut. You can read our original BMW M5 Touring article at this link. BMW’s M division is not known for producing many performance stationwagons. However, the folks from Ingolstadt are masters in the art. This makes it a perfect time for BMW M5 […]
We have known about the BMW M5 Touring for some time already. The company as been teasing us with images since early in the model’s development process. The second bodystyle of the seventh-generation BMW M5 has just been shown to the world during Monterey Car Week taking place in California at the moment. Follow Double […]
The 2024 BMW M Fest is a go. The event returns to the Kyalami Grand Prix Circuit from 25 – 27 October 2024. The biggest M Fest in the world is a high-performance showcase that offers fans of the brand the opportunity to get up close with all their favourite M cars. Follow Double Apex […]
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 […]
The highly anticipated seventh-generation BMW M5 has just been shown to the world. Local fans will not have to wait too long to see it in the flesh as it will hit SA showrooms before the year is out. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Hybridised V8 The […]
An all-new BMW X3 was shown to the world today. The fourth generation of the popular SUV will go on sale locally towards the very end of the year. Even better news for the economy is that BMW continue to build the model right here in SA at its Rosslyn plant, just outside of Pretoria. […]
The 1990s BMW 8 Series didn’t quite enjoy the level of popularity when new that the company had envisioned. But the large coupe seems to be having its moment in the sun. And the Manhart MH8 5.0 V8 is proof that there is life in the classic yet. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more […]
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 Alfa Romeo Giulia Ti Super. In the realm of automotive history, certain vehicles stand out not just for their aesthetic allure but […]
When it comes to power and sound, few things can match the visceral experience of a V10 engine. These marvels of engineering have found their way into a variety of modern cars. However, a few days ago Audi produced the very last R8 (as we reported here). The same fate awaits the Lamborghini Huracan. That […]
2023 delivered record sales for BMW M. The sub-brand of the German automaker delivered 202 530 new vehicles in the last year. It is the first time that the 200 000-mark has been breached. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. “With the historic record of more than 200,000 […]
It’s odd to think that Lamborghini has never been involved in top-flight motorsport in a works capacity. The brand has built its reputation on speed and power. However, it has not raced in Formula One or at the pinnacle of endurance racing. That will soon change as the House of the Raging Bull pulled the […]
A few weeks ago BMW unveiled the all-new 5 Series sedan. BMW South Africa has already given us an indication of which derivatives are heading our way. You can read our original article by clicking this link. Before we’ve even seen the impending M5 performance halo, the company has already confirmed that a BMW M5 […]
Below is our original article on the one-off Ferrari 244 GTK. The car has bee in development for sometime. Since making its debut at Sema, the car has been tested on road. We have posted the latest video update at the bottom of this post. There is very little that remains off the table in […]
The history of the BMW 5 Series stretches back to the 1970s. Seven generations of the company’s luxury sedans have come before. An eighth was added today as the all-new BMW 5 Series was shown to the world. The car is known as G60 internally will make its SA debut towards the very end of […]
We have featured some interesting BMW project cars on our website over the years. These include the world’s first AWD M50d 2 Series and a V12-powered Z4. But this turbocharged V12 BMW E30 drift car has to be one of the wildest we’ve seen. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Buy now […]
