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F1’s 2026 Regulations To Revolutionise Your Daily Drive

By Chayton Koch F1

Introduction: F1’s 2026 Regulations – Your Future Car’s Blueprint Formula One’s 2026 engine regulations isn’t just about lap times—it’s a $1,2 billion R&D push to de-carbonise motorsport. But here’s the kicker: a large percentage of this tech will hit consumer cars by 2030. From synthetic fuels that neutralise your gas guzzler’s emissions to active aerodynamics […]

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All-New Porsche Macan Unveiled [w/video]

By Banzai Matai Manufacturer News, Porsche

Porsche has been telling us for some time that the next generation of its smaller SUV, the Macan, would be available purely as an EV. The all-new Porsche Macan was unveiled today. We are taking the Macan to a completely new level – with exceptional E-Performance, the new Driver Experience, and a very impressive design […]

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Audi Q5 Sportback 45 TFSI Driven

By Banzai Matai Audi, Car Reviews

The Audi Q5 Sportback range made its debut locally towards the end of 2021. We finally got our hands on a test unit in Audi Q5 Sportback 45 TFSI guise, which we recently drove for a few days. Audi was a bit late to the swoopy SUV party. BMW’s X4 and Mercedes-Benz’s GLC have been […]

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Building A Porsche 911 GT3 [video]

By Staff Writer Porsche, Videos

Cars are extremely complex machines. They consist of thousands of components that are sourced from myriad suppliers. The parts are then all bolted together by an automaker in an assembly plant in a process that takes several hours. Watch the building of a Porsche 911 GT3 in a timelapse video (at the bottom of this […]

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All-new Maserati Grecale SUV debuts [w/video]

By Banzai Matai Manufacturer News

Maserati is enjoying something of a resurgence. This could well be attributed to the launch of its first SUV, called the Levante, which would have given much-needed sales impetus to the brand’s ageing line-up. Today the company has debuted its second-ever SUV, called the Maserati Grecale. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we […]

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F1 in SA: Kyalami Is Ready

By Staff Writer F1

“Kyalami is ready to go.” Those were the words spoken to us in an exclusive interview with the CEO of LSM Distributors and owner of Kyalami, Toby Venter. The boss of the OT Venter Group was in the Cape to launch two new products into the local market: the recently revised Macan and all-new 911 […]

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New Porsche Macan Range Driven [w/video]

By Banzai Matai Car Reviews, Porsche

Recently revised Porsche Macan range driven by Double Apex at its South African introduction. The Porsche Macan has proved to be an integral part of Porsche’s business success. The smaller of the automaker’s SUVs (Cayenne being the larger) has sold 600 000 units since introduction in 2014. An incredible 80 per cent of those were […]

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Updated Porsche Macan Heading For SA [w/video]

By Staff Writer Manufacturer News, Porsche

It was inevitable. As the automotive world embraces electromobility there are some models that would straddle the divide between old and new, internal combustion engine (ICE) and electric motors. This is exactly what has happened with the updated Porsche Macan. This is the second update the model has received since introduction in 2014. For those […]

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Porsche 911 Targa Heritage Design Edition [w/video]

By Staff Writer Manufacturer News, Porsche

A few days ago Porsche launched the latest-generation 911 Targa (based on the 992 series). You can read our original story at this link. Today the company pulled the covers off the 911 Targa Heritage Design Edition. This is the latest creation from the company’s Exclusive Manufaktur customisation division. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share […]

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Hot SUV Drag Race [video]

By Staff Writer Videos

Every Saturday UK automotive website Car Wow releases a new video. This week they’ve arranged a hot SUV drag race. Click here to see other drag race videos on our site. The hot SUV drag race features three natural rivals. First up is the Alfa Romeo Stelvio Quadrifoglio, which takes on the Audi RS Q3 […]

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Record Porsche Sales in 2019

By Banzai Matai Manufacturer News

Record Porsche sales in 2019 thanks to strong performances in all key markets. The German company released its year-end results and has much to smile about. The automaker handed over 280 800 vehicles to customers in 2019, a ten percent increased compared with the previous year. Sales revenue rose by eleven percent to €28,5 billion […]

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Bisimoto Electric Porsche 935 K3V [w/video]

By Staff Writer Manufacturer News, Porsche

Bisi Ezerioha has created the Bisimoto Electric Porsche 935 K3V, which is the world’s first all-electric 935. The owner and chief engineer of Bisimoto Engineering started with a classic Porsche 911 and kitted it out with body panels resembling a Porsche 935 racer. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and on Facebook where we share more car content. Retro looks […]

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Porsche Macan GTS Added to the Range

By Banzai Matai Manufacturer News, Porsche

A few weeks ago we drove the new Porsche Macan Turbo on its international ride and drive event. Our driving review can be found at this link. Today the family expands to include the Porsche Macan GTS. The company refers to this as the sportiest of the bunch. Follow us on Instagram and on Facebook for more car content. More […]

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Porsche Macan Turbo Driven

By Banzai Matai Car Reviews, Manufacturer News, Porsche

A few months ago Porsche South Africa invited us to sample the most recent update to its small SUV, known as the Macan. More recently we got to drive the top-of-the-range Porsche Macan Turbo on its international launch event, which took place right here in the Western Cape. You can read our earlier Macan report […]

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Holy Flying Porsches Batman

By Staff Writer Manufacturer News, Porsche

Porsche was once known as being purely a sportscar manufacturer. That changed when SUV models such as the Cayenne and Macan started to outsell 911s and Boxsters. Now the diversification seems set to continue as Porsche and aircraft manufacturer Boeing signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to explore the premium urban air mobility market. Essentially, […]

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Porsche Macan launched

By Banzai Matai Car Reviews, Manufacturer News, Porsche

The all-new Porsche Macan launched into the SA car market this week. Double Apex attended the local ride and drive event in the Western Cape and reports here. Click here to read about the new Porsche Cayenne Coupe. Porsche launched its second SUV model, called the Macan just over five years ago. While some debated […]

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Porsche Cayenne Coupe [w/video]

By Banzai Matai Manufacturer News

We all know that models such as the Cayenne and Macan are top-sellers for Porsche. Well, it seems that vehicles such as the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe and BMW X6 must be making serious inroads into the SUV segment as the all-new Porsche Cayenne Coupe was launched earlier today. Please click here to read our Porsche […]

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Porsche Record Sales in 2018

By Banzai Matai Manufacturer News

Earlier this week we brought you news of the record year of sales McLaren Automotive registered in 2018. Now we have full details of Porsche record sales in 2018. An all-time high The Stuttgart-based sports car manufacturer delivered an incredible 256 255 vehicles worldwide in 2018. That is the highest single-year sales figure recorded in marques’ […]

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