The SA Petrolhead’s Guide to Budget Porsche 911 Thrills
Discover the best budget Porsche 911 alternatives for South African petrolheads under R300,000. Experience driving thrills without the hefty price tag.
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1969 Bertone Runabout Reimagined as a Neo-Retro Sportscar
The name Bertone should need no introduction to motoring enthusiasts. The stylistic work carried out from the famed Italian atelier has graced roads for several decades. Its handiwork includes the likes of the Lamborghini Miura and Espada, Lancia Stratos, Citroen BX, Alfa Montreal and the Fiat X1/9 among many others. In more recent times the […]
No More Manual Ferraris Says Company Exec
Automakers don’t trust drivers. You know how we know? They are constantly removing control from the hands of the person behind the wheel. Auto transmissions, traction control, ESC, etc all take away from the skill/enjoyment of driving for pleasure. The ultimate aim to make cars self-driving. And there will be no more manual Ferraris, according […]
Double Apex Makes Endurance Racing Debut [w/video]
Double Apex makes endurance racing debut in an extremely fun series competing with the most unlikely racecar, a Jaguar S-Type. Our managing editor jumped into the hot seat again and is already looking at the calendar for future events. A few days ago I reported that we would be participating in an endurance event that […]
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 […]
Mazda CX-5 Dynamic Driven
We recently got our hands on the Mazda CX-5 Dynamic, which we drove for an extended period in Gauteng, to bring you this review. Mazda, like most other automakers, has moved its focus towards offering a raft of SUV/crossover models. Its local range consists largely of these high-riding options. The most popular, according to recent […]
11-Car Battle for MX-5 Cup Win [video]
One of the biggest forms of car racing in the US involves the Mazda MX-5. There are various series around the country that are made up exclusively of these little racecars. MX-5 Cup is the pinnacle of these one-make categories. No fewer than 11 cars entered the final straight with a shot at the MX-5 […]
I Own A Classic… 1991 Toyota MR2 (SW20)
Owner: Josh Vetter Car: 1991 Toyota MR2 (SW20) G-Limited T-Top Bought in: 2018 Mileage when purchased/now: 69 000/110 000 km Current value: approx U$10 000 – there aren’t many around so it’s not easy to estimate a current local value. Why I bought this car: I used to play Gran Turismo as a kid. The […]
Dakar Ready: Street Cars Reimagined as Off-Road Machines
There are fewer and fewer places for sportscar owners to enjoy their machines. This probably explains why some automakers have been giving their cars a bit of a safari treatment, getting ‘Dakar ready’ as it were. Two prime examples are the Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato and Porsche 911 Dakar. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more […]
Should Provenance Matter In Car Sales?
Should provenance matter when it comes to car sales? It’s a question that has crossed our minds many times over the years and a few more times in recent months. This occurred mostly while reading mainstream automotive websites and/or advertisements for classic or sportscars. Provenance is defined as the history of ownership of a valued […]
Mazda Iconic SP Points Towards A Rotary Future [w/video]
We’ve made no secret of the fact that we are fans of the Mazda MX-5. The best-selling roadster of all time is high on our list of ‘most fun cars to drive’. That is why we were eager to check out the Mazda Iconic SP that made its public debut at the 2023 Japan Mobility […]
Spec Miata Race Ended In A Dead Heat [w/video]
Say what you will about US motorsport, but it does create some of the most entertaining and close racing in the world of motorised sport. But history was made recently when a Spec Miata race ended in a dead heat. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Buy now […]
Toyota GR Supra Manual Driven
We laid our hands on the recently launched Toyota GR Supra manual, which we drove for a few days to bring you this review. When the Supra was launched locally in 2019, we were impressed by the latest of its name. Of course, there were countless folks (mostly keyboard warriors) complaining about its BMW-based underpinnings. […]
UPDATED: One-off Ferrari 244 GTK [w/video]
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 […]
Wild Audi R8 Hillclimb Monster [video]
The Audi R8 had become a firm favourite among tuners. The V10 powerplant, borrowed from stablemate Lamborghini, and all-wheel-drive makes it formidable on the drag strip. Bolt on a pair of turbochargers and they can make oodles of power. But this wild Audi R8 has been built as a hillclimb machine like no other. Follow […]
V8 Powered Safari Mazda MX-5 [w/video]
Earlier today we brought you an article relating to a Lamborghini off-roader called the Sterrato (link here). It is the second sportscar that has an off-road bias after the Porsche 911 Dakar. But what if you have champagne tastes with a beer budget? Then this safari Mazda MX-5 could be just the thing. Follow Double […]
Gorgona Cars Mazda MX-5 NM Concept [w/video]
We’ve made no secret of the fact that we are fans of the Mazda MX-5. The little roadster, in its many forms, is the ideal driving machine: lightweight, rear-wheel-drive and (mostly) fitted with a manual transmission. Over one million units sold across four generations would be enough to let you know that Mazda nailed the […]
Lightweight Caterham Seven 420 Cup Unveiled [w/video]
We adore lightweight cars here at Double Apex. There’s a simple purity in making progress with minimal power and low mass. This is why we have an MX-5 track car of our own (click here to read more). However, road cars aren’t much more lightweight and basic than the recently unveiled Caterham Seven 420 Cup. […]
Steampunk MX-5 Is A V8-powered One-off [video]
We are big fans of the Mazda MX-5 here at Double Apex. We have our own MX-5 track car, which you can read about here. And you can see countless articles where we have covered the little Japanese roadster in many different forms. However, we can assure you that this steampunk MX-5 is the most […]
This Porsche Boxster Racecar Is A Track Weapon
Many purists believe that the Porsche Boxster is not a ‘real Porsche’. The open-top model came with a small engine, mounted behind two seats; it was a far cry from 911. However, cars such as this Porsche Boxster Racecar will make even the most cynical take a second look. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and […]
Morgan Super 3 Is As Quirky As The Come [w/video]
You get quirky cars, then you get cars from Morgan, and the all-new Morgan Super 3 is about as quirky as any car you are likely to see. The Super 3 is the latest three-wheel creation in the company’s 113-year history of building cars with this novel layout. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, […]
Gordon Murray Unveils the GMA T.33 V12 GT [w/video]
Gordon Murray should need no introduction. Not only has the South African designer penned some of the most influential Formula One cars of an era, but he was also the driving force behind the proto-hypercar: the McLaren F1. Last year fans of supercars sat up and took notice when Murray unveiled the spiritual successor to […]
KTM X-Bow GT2-Based Road Car On Its Way
KTM is well known for its two-wheel creations. Many years of competition on the Dakar Rally cemented its position in the adventure bike market. More recently we’ve become aware of its performance credentials thanks to SA’s very own Brad Binder claiming his maiden MotoGP victory on a KTM. Few people, however, know that the Austrian […]
Take Virtual Car Museum Tours With Google Maps
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 […]
Bizarre Bakkies From Around the World
A few days ago we brought you a story on homemade BMW pick-ups. You can read that article by clicking on this link: Best BMW Bakkies. Well, it seems that BMW isn’t the only brand to come in for the home-built bakkie treatment. While looking for pick-ups for our BMW story we came across several, […]