Toyota’s Land Cruiser FJ Brings the Legend to South Africa’s Urban Explorers
Toyota’s new Land Cruiser FJ redefines the iconic off-roader for urban South African life, blending its legendary ruggedness with city practicality for a new.
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Chery’s iCaur V23 dodged Apple and a South African Identity Crisis
Chery’s iCAUR V23, a distinctive EV, launched in SA after a dramatic journey involving trademark disputes and a brand identity shift.
Maturo Restomods the Ferrari 308 into a Rally Machine
Ferrari has been making world headlines this week, and not for the right reasons. The company’s first-ever electric vehicle, the Luce, has been universally derided for its lack lustre appearance. So it would seem the timing of the Maturo Ferrari 308 restomod was right on the money. Dutch specialist Maturo Competition Cars landed its name […]
Toyota Introduces New Electric bZ4X, rugged Land Cruiser FJ and RAV4
Toyota’s Matsuri event showcased a diverse range of vehicles, from new electric models to rugged off-roaders, designed to meet the varied demands of South.
Renault 4 JP4X4 — Rugged Concept Revives SA Overlanding Icon [w/video]
On a gravel road north of Cape Town, or somewhere deeper into the Karoo where the tar ends and the wind starts talking back, the original Renault 4 always
Anniversary Ariel Atom 4RR Is Most Extreme Version to Date
Ariel is one of those brands that car enthusiasts know about, but few have probably seen any of its products. Well, it’s latest creation is going to be even more rare than any other model produced by the company. Say hello to the extreme the Ariel Atom 4RR. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook […]
Wild Genesis X Skorpio Concept Car Unveiled [w/video]
Genesis recently unveiled a wild X Skorpio off-road concept vehicle. It was designed to perform across demanding terrain including deserts. The X Skorpio Concept, inspired by a black scorpion, is Genesis’ first extreme off-road vehicle. Fittingly, a working prototype was shown to potential clients at a dynamic launched event held in the harsh ‘Empty Quarter’ […]
5 Exciting Cars Heading to SA in 2026 [w/videos]
The year has just begun and already the SA new car market is starting to announce and plan new-model rollouts. There are many new models coming to our shores throughout this year. Quite a few of these will come from the far east and the myriad Chinese OEMs now present in SA. However, we know […]
The Allure of the Dakar
It was a comment from a former racing driver, an ex-SA champ, on social media: Dakar is so exciting. Love it. That got me thinking, what is the allure of the Dakar? Dakar, of course, refers to the famous off-road race, the Dakar Rally and not the capital city of Senegal from which it takes […]
Kuhl Outroad GR86 is Everyman’s Safari Sportscar
The Porsche 911 Dakar and Lamborghini Huracan Sterrato are pretty cool. They allow the wealthy to venture off road in sportscar to enjoy powerful machines where there is no tar. However, both are horrendously expensive and were produced in limited numbers. Enter the Kuhl Outroad GR86 for those who want the thrills but have a […]
Top 5 New-car Reviews of 2025
We have published countless articles during the year. We brought you several car reviews of test units we’ve driven or new car launch events attended. The new-car review was once the staple of automotive titles. But that has since been overtaken by, whatever the latest social media trend is hot. We still review cars as […]
2026 Dakar Rally Preview [w/video]
The 2026 motorsport season starts with its traditional season opener, the Dakar Rally in just a few days. We take a closer look at what fans can expect from the most popular ‘car’ category in our 2026 Dakar Rally Preview. Motorsport fans have finally started to re-engage with their families, seen how their kids have […]
10 New Chinese SUVs Shaking Up The South African Market
The South African new-car market is in the midst of a seismic shift. The initial wave of budget-focused Chinese crossovers, led by best-sellers like the Chery Tiggo 4 Pro and Haval Jolion, has established a firm beachhead. Now, we are witnessing the ‘second wave’: a coordinated, multi-brand offensive targeting every single segment, from rugged 4x4s […]
Land Rover Defender Dakar D7X-R Ready Competition
Land Rover made the bold decision to enter the 2026 Dakar Rally, which takes place early in the new year. The company decided to compete in the ‘stock’ class, for near production vehicles. The Defender Dakar D7X-R has already been testing for some time ahead of its competition debut. Land Rover has now shown that […]
All-new Full Electric Porsche Cayenne Makes World Debut [w/video]
The all-new full electric Porsche Cayenne has just been shown to the world. The latest-gen of the brand’s top-selling SUV will be offered alongside hybrid and ICE variants. This is a bit of a turnaround as it seemed that Porsche was committing both of its SUVs to battery powere only going forward, as it is […]
Lexus GX550 SE Driven
A brand new model was added the local Lexus line-up earlier this year. We got our hands on the Lexus GX550 SE to learn more about this luxury SUV. If you mention the name ‘Lexus’ most people will probably conjure up a luxury sedan as a representation of the brand. It was this segment that […]
Volvo EX30 Cross Country Becomes First Full EV to Ascend Sani Pass
A Volvo EX30 Cross Country has become the first full EV to ascend Sani Pass. The mountain road is a rite of passage for many South African off-road enthusiasts. In fact, people from around the world have learned about the treacherous terrain through the Drakensberg Mountains. As a result it has become something of a […]
6 Things We Learned Driving the Isuzu M-UX 3,0TD LSE 4×4 AT
We were recently presented with an opportunity to drive the recently refreshed Isuzu M-UX 3,0 Ddi LSE 4×4 AT. This was our first encounter with the rugged family SUV and we walked away with mixed feelings. We share seven things we learned during our review period. SUVs are all the rage in this day and […]
Renault Duster Zen 4×4 Driven
A few weeks after the all-new model made its South African debut, we got a hold of a Renault Duster Zen 4×4 to drive for a few days for a more in-depth driving experience. Previous generations of the Renault Duster, were quite well received by local buyers. Just over 26 000 units found homes in […]
BorromeodeSilva’s 912 Barca Combines La Dolce Vita and German Engineering
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 […]
Mercedes-Benz G580 EQ – Large and On Charge
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 […]
Jaecoo J7 1,6T FWD Driven
We finally got to spend some time with the Jaecoo J7 1,6T in front-wheel-drive, or Glacier, guise, on local soil years after first experiencing the model in China. Jaecoo is one of the newer brands to enter the SA market. It is one half of Chery sub-brands O&J that were introduced last year. Chery Automobile, […]
Toyota Fortuner GR-S Driven – A Swiss Army Knife
A range-leading Toyota Fortuner GR-S, or GR-Sport, was added to the line-up earlier this year. We slid behind the wheel of the newcomer for an extended period over a wide range of conditions to bring you this review. Toyota is taking the sporting bull by the horns. While some brands are shying away from their […]
Ford Everest Platinum Driven
A few weeks after experiencing an Everest for the very first time, we took delivery of the range-leading Ford Everest Platinum to bring you this review. We’d not had the pleasure of driving any Ford product for years. We therefore graciously accepted an offer to drive the Everest Sport a few weeks ago. That derivative […]
Land Rover Defender D7X-R Prototype Starts Testing
Early this year Land Rover announced that it will enter the 2026 Dakar Rally. The British firm has now unveiled the Land Rover Defender D7X-R Prototype. The production-based machine will compete in the 2025 W2RC, which has implemented new regulations to make the ‘Stock’ category more competitive overall. Land Rover figured that this would be […]