Ford has returned to the Nürburgring with a harder-edged version of the Mustang GTD and found a meaningful chunk of lap time. The new GTD Competition has recorded a 6:40.835 around the Nordschleife, cutting more than 11 seconds off the GTD’s previous benchmark. That is a serious improvement at a circuit where time is never […]
Ford’s race derived Mustang GTD is no longer the most powerful Pony Car on sale today. That mantle has been passed to the Mustang RTR Spec 5, which made its debut this week. RTR, or Ready to Rock, was founded by pro-drifter and long-time Ford driver, Vaughn Gittin, Jr. The company usually works its special […]
This 2025 FIA WEC Lone Star Le Mans race report was compiled by regular endurance-racing correspondent and motorsport fundi, Dr Nick van der Meulen. Lone Star Le Mans, the sixth round of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship, took place at the Circuit of the Americas (COTA), Texas. The event saw torrential rain occur on […]
BorromeodeSilva may not be as well know as the likes of Pininfarina or ItalDesign, but the new-ish design house is making its mark on the automotive world. The company is responsible for the appearance of many restomods coming out of Italy. But its latest creation could well be its most unique to date. Say hello […]
The Mercedes-Benz G580 EQ is a different take on the brand’s crown jewel, the evergreen Gelandewagen. There are some cars that seem timeless. Included on this small list are the Porsche 911, Ford Mustang and the subject of this review, the famed Mercedes-Benz Gelandewagen. Or simply G-wagen, as most people refer to it. The […]
A few weeks ago we ran an article that outlined the incredible car collection of Lando Norris (link here). It seems the young Brit isn’t the only one who enjoys a good/classic road car. These speed kings just casually collect amazing cars that change what a “dream garage” even means. Forget boring daily cars – […]
We spent a few days acquainting ourselves with the Ford Everest Sport, our first experience of the nameplate, to bring you this review. The Ford Everest is an SUV that is built on the same essential bones of the Ford Ranger bakkie. This large SUV features a ladder-on-frame construction similar to a Toyota Fortuner and […]
This 2025 FIA WEC Qatar 1812 km race report was compiled by regular endurance-racing correspondent and motorsport fundi, Dr Nick van der Meulen. The opening round of the 2025 FIA World Endurance Championship took place at Qatar…on a Friday. The 1812 km race comprises of 335 laps or 10 hours of racing, maximum. The circuit […]
The seventh generation Ford Mustang has just gone on sale locally. The Mustang GT is the sole derivative that is available at the time of introduction. The 60-year-old icon is brought into the new age with an updated appearance and completely new interior. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car […]
This 2024 WEC 24 Hours Of Le Mans race report is proudly brought to you by Toyota Gazoo Racing. The 24 Hours of Le Mans, the jewel in the WEC crown, is the fourth round of the 2024 FIA World Endurance Championship. It was a challenging, unpredictable race, with changeable weather conditions making strategies a […]
Watch as a McLaren 650S Spider crashes leaving California car meet, proving that its not only Mustang drivers who can get it wrong while trying to show off. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Buy now and take advantage of free delivery in South Africa on orders over […]
A few months ago we ran an article about various unlikely road cars that were given the safari treatment ie some off-roading prowess. Click here to read that article. Milan-based BorromeodeSilva design studio imagined the STL-1 as an all-American off-roader. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Buy now […]
2024 is almost a month old, but the SA motoring industry is just starting to wake from its slumber. The motorsport season has started and the first of the new-car launch events takes place this week. As one of the leading performance/premium automotive websites in SA we are taking a closer look at the performance […]
This 2023 WEC 8 Hours of Bahrain race report is proudly brought to you by Toyota Gazoo Racing. The final round of the FIA World Endurance Championship took place in the Gulf. The 2023 WEC 8 Hours of Bahrain was hosted at a track that most fans will recognise from Formula One races that take […]
Ford has a long and proud tradition of rallying around the world. They have slid and sloshed through dirt stages with cars such as the Escort, RS200, Focus, Fiesta and most recently the Puma. The one Ford we’ve not associated with rallying is the Mustang. But the Blue Oval plans to change that with the […]
The world of performance motoring is increasingly moving towards electrification, but no one seems to have mentioned that to a few engineers at Ford. The company has just unveiled the wildest pony car ever made by the factory, called Mustang GTD. The Mustang GTD was born from the concept of the Mustang GT3 race car […]
An all-new AC Cobra GT Roadster has made its global premiere in London this week. The latest version of the famous sportscar is made by the very same company that produced the original AC Cars roadster that morphed into the Cobra. Just 250 examples of the GT Roadster are expected to be built, in right- […]
Ford’s investment in Mustang keeps it ahead of the pack as the best-selling sports car over the last 10 years. Not surprisingly, it’s home market is where it sells the most, but it has gained ground in markets abroad too. The Ford Mustang has maintained its position as the world’s best-selling sports car over the […]
Mustang Touge is the latest drift video by Ford Performance driver Vaughn Gittin Jr. The self-proclaimed ‘fun-haver’ has been the star of several drifting videos (as you can see here). In his latest, he is joined by Chelsea DeNofa. The two Mustang drivers tackle the backroads of Wilkesboro, North Carolina. Follow Double Apex on Facebook […]
This must be one of the most interesting cars that made its public debut at the 2022 Sema Show. The crazy part is that this mid-engined Mustang was a rendering before it was turned into a reality by US custom shop B is for Build. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we share […]
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 countless memes and videos online poking fun at Mustangs and the ability of these musclecars to go in a straight line. So you’d think naming a Mustang ‘Code Red’ is not a good idea. Yet, here we are. Say hello to the Shelby GT500 Code Red. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, […]
The name Shelby should need no introduction to petrolheads the world over. Shelby has a long and proud tradition of tuning cars, particularly Fords. The American firm unveiled the Ford Mustang Shelby GT500KR to celebrate its 60th year of existence. A limited number of these KR or King of the Road kits will be sold […]
Haas Formula One drivers Kevin Magnussen and Mick Schumacher recently swapped their single-seater racecars for the fastest tin-tops in the world. The crossover event took place after the recent Formula One race in Miami as the F1 drivers were already in the US. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we share more car content. Buy now […]
Cohn Racers may be known to some for their custom motorcycles. But the Florida based company will soon earn fame for a four-wheel creation. Say hello to the Cohn Racers Restomod Musclecar. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we share more car content. Buy now and take advantage of free delivery in South […]
