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 […]
A few days ago we wrote about a company that is modifying first-gen Lotus Elise, turning them into lightweight single-seater driving machines. Click here to read original article on our site. We wondered when someone would turn their attention to the Elise’s older sibling. UK firm Encor didn’t make us wait long as they have […]
Racing has the Monaco F1 Grand Prix as its crown jewel and that similar mantle is held by Monterey Car Week, which has evolved from humble beginnings to become one of the preeminent automotive gatherings in the world. We take a closer look at this prestigious week-long showcase. If you are just learning about it, […]
In case you missed it, one of the highlights of the motoring calendar took place this past weekend The 2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed delivered a feast of horsepower and history. From leading-edge electric prototypes to roaring V8 legends, this year’s hillclimb had it all. The event has become the ‘go to’ gathering for European […]
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 […]
The Bugatti Chiron L’Ultime is the very last of its name. The German-owned automaker has now produced all 500 units of the promised production run. The very last car, called L’Ultime, celebrates the Chiron and its history Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Buy now and take advantage […]
Double Apex attended the 2024 Beijing Auto Show as guest of Chery Auto South Africa. We share with you some of the highlights of the showcase in the gallery below. The 2024 Beijing Auto Show is going against the grain. Time and time again we have read that the traditional, in-person, motor show is dead, […]
Do you recall Totem Automobili? It is a is a small-scale manufacturer that announced itself to the world in 2020. The Italian firm unveiled a modernised version of the classic 105 series Alfa Romeo. Except, the newer version carries an electric drivetrain. Totem followed that with a GT Super that boasted an ICE powertrain. This week […]
Project ONE: A Milestone in Automotive History promises a deep dive into the genesis of Mercedes-AMG’s revolutionary street-legal F1 hypercar. This is no mere marketing fluff; it’s a rigorously documented chronicle of ambition, engineering prowess, and the audacious bridging of the gap between racetrack and road. The AMG One hypercar made its public debut at […]
The original Mercedes-Benz 300SL from the 1950s is a thing of beauty. The racecar turned object of desire featured one of the most distinctive designs seen on an automobile: gullwing doors. It would take Mercedes 55 years to create a true successor to the original Gullwing, in the shape of the SLS. However, that didn’t […]
Remember the Mercedes-Benz C111? We’re guessing most folks won’t. The radical concept was a test bed for the German automaker in the 1970s. It has now been reimagined for the new age in the form of the Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. “Our goal […]
In the latest instalment of his Forgotten Concepts series, Double Apex contributor Kyle Kock has a look at Audi’s revolutionary Avus concept. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. The 1980s were truly Audi’s first decade of prominence on the international motorsport stage. The four-ringed brand aimed at taking on the World Rally […]
The 2022 Killarney Motor Show will take place this coming Sunday, October 30 at the Mother City’s premier motorsport facility. The Western Province Motor Club will host the fifth edition of the family friendly gathering after a sabbatical taken for the C19 pandemic. The fifth edition of this show celebrates the 75th anniversary of motorsport […]
The Renault 5 can be considered the French equivalent of the Mk1 VW Golf. The boxy little hatch has a cult following and an enviable motorsport heritage. It also happens to be celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. As part of this celebration the French automaker has produced the Renault R5 Turbo 3E. This is […]
Dacia has become the butt of many jokes, thanks mainly to unflattering comments by a certain British car show. However, the brand has been making good in-roads in most markets (not SA) and produces interesting concept cars. The Dacia Manifesto is a good case in point. The Dacia Manifesto will make its public debut on […]
The Detroit Motor Show is currently taking place in the USA. The event is an opportunity for US brands to showcase their latest wares. Biggest news coming out of the show is the debut of the all-new Ford Mustang. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we share more car content. The car was […]
There are few cars that are as iconic as the Carrera RS 2.7. It must rate up near the top of the list of most desirable cars for petrolheads to own, right up with the likes of a Ferrari F40 or a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing. The first RS made its debut in October of […]
The mighty Mercedes-Benz V12 engine has powered many cars in its day. These include the CLK-GTR race entries at Le Mans, and every single version of the Pagani Zonda. There is another vehicle that borrowed the hallowed 6,0-litre M120 though. It goes by the name Isdera Commendatore 112i. Technically, it was a concept and a […]
The letters ‘RS’ have been plastered on many high-performance machines. They have appeared on everything from Camaros to Audis, but the most famous and evocative application is, arguably, the Porsche RS. This year the company celebrates 50 years of 911 RS cars. The very first of its kind was the 911 Carrera RS 2.7, aka […]
Gazoo Racing (GR), the go-fast division of Toyota has lifted the wraps off a new production vehicle in addition to an exciting concept that promises to take the brand’s customer motorsport programme to greater heights. The GRMN Yaris and GR GT3 Concept duo form part of Toyota’s showcase at this year’s Tokyo Auto Salon – […]
It’s a tough time for the entire world right now. We are in the midst of an unprecedented pandemic. The effects of this hyper-infectious virus known as Coronavirus, or Covid-19 have been felt worldwide. While no vaccine exists most affected countries have taken measures to curtail further spread within populations. Many people are confined to […]
Concept cars are unfulfilled pockets of potential. Free from the restrictions of accountants sticking within budgetary constraints, legislation in a multitude of countries and, sometimes, even the need to drive on road. Manufacturers usually display these concepts at big motor shows. They are celebrations of design and what they could engineer if they wanted to. […]
Concept cars are unfulfilled pockets of potential. Free from the restrictions of accountants sticking within budgetary constraints, legislation in a multitude of countries and, sometimes, even the need to drive on road. Manufacturers usually display these concepts at big motor shows. They are celebrations of design and what they could engineer if they wanted to. […]
Concept cars are unfulfilled pockets of potential. Free from the restrictions of accountants sticking within budgetary constraints, legislation in a multitude of countries and, sometimes, even the need to drive on road. Manufacturers usually display these concepts at big motor shows. They are celebrations of design and what they could engineer if they wanted to. […]
The supercar world is littered with stories of failure. For every Christian von Koenigsegg and Horatio Pagani there are dozens of dreamers whose plans for outlandish cars were never realised. In some cases they were just too over the top, in most it was a case of an unattainable business case. The Cizeta-Moroder V16T sadly […]
