We recently took delivery of a Ford Territory Dark Edition, which was our first encounter with the smaller (since the Puma has now left the SA listings) of the Blue Oval’s SUV offerings. Ford used to be the brand of family cars. From Escorts and Cortinas to Sierras and Sapphires, Mondeos and Falcons. There always […]
If you can believe it, the world’s fastest Toyota Hilux tops 400 km/h at the recent Bonneville Speed Week speed trial held on the famous salt pan in Utah. In South Africa we have that old adage, nothing’s faster than a Mk1 Golf, but this Hilux has just taken that claim away, giving endless bragging […]
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 […]
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 […]
The 2024 Dakar Rally is over. After 5 000 km of racing over 13 days, the dust has settled as the race ended with 2024 Dakar stage 12. This was a rather short, 174 km loop that started and ended in the town of Yanbu. The stage seemed to be a fast one without too […]
The 2024 Dakar Rally marks the 46th edition of the famous off-road race. For the fifth time in succession the event will take place entirely within the borders of Saudi Arabia. We bring you a 2024 Dakar Rally preview as the race starts later this week. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we […]
Suzuki Auto South Africa has introduced a new model into its local line-up. The Suzuki Fronx is a small crossover that will, undoubtedly, be appealing to a large segment of new-car buyers. We attended the local ride-and-drive event to learn more. The small crossover segment is a lucrative one as many new-car buyers are stepping […]
It’s odd to think that Lamborghini has never been involved in top-flight motorsport in a works capacity. The brand has built its reputation on speed and power. However, it has not raced in Formula One or at the pinnacle of endurance racing. That will soon change as the House of the Raging Bull pulled the […]
GT racing is enjoying a surge in popularity at the moment. Several car makers are producing custom machinery to compete in GT-based categories around the world. Lotus, of course, is no stranger to racing and the UK-based firm has just finalised the Emira GT4 for delivery to customers. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook […]
To say that we are motorsport mad here at Double Apex, is a bit of an understatement. If we aren’t writing about racing, we are trackside watching or, best of all, behind the wheel. Now we face a new challenge as we are racing at the 2023 Simola Hillclimb. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and […]
Earlier this year Audi announced that it would enter the world of Formula 1 as an engine supplier. Of course, that left the question: which team would they be supplying engines to? Today that question has been answered as Audi partners with Sauber. Naturally, this means that the current Sauber Alfa Romeo partnership will dissolve. […]
It was just a matter of days ago when BMW pulled the wraps off the all-new M2. This is the second generation of the small performance coupe that heads up the 2 Series range. Now a German tuning house has taken the halo derivative and ramped it up to 11. Say hello to the Manhart […]
Our managing editor gets behind the wheel of an old-school supercar, the Lamborghini Murcielago LP640 Roadster, and relives a memorable introduction to the world of high-performance motoring. It’s been nearly sixteen years, but I remember it like it was a few weeks ago. As the new recruit to one of SA’s (then) leading motoring titles, […]
One of SA’s most popular car brands is looking forward to a bumper 2022. Volkswagen South Africa announced today the new models that are scheduled to be introduced to the local market during the 2022 calendar year. Read up on all the electric Audis heading to SA next year at this link. Follow Double Apex […]
Multiple SA circuit-racing champion, Claudio Piazza Musso, has raced against Max Verstappen’s parents. In his latest submission, Formula One Father Figures, he delves into the behaviour of F1 drivers by looking at their parental influences. Drivers in F1 are constantly being scrutinised, criticised, idolised and often compared to each other. But what about the people […]
Buying a car – although a massive privilege – is a pivotal point in your life that speaks to your independence, passion, and goals. A car purchase may even be the largest you ever make, so it’s even more crucial that the entire experience is positive and memorable. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, […]
Our regular F1 correspondent outlines the recent Mexican Formula One Grand Prix F1 Review Mexico 2021. Mexico is no stranger to the world of Formula 1, having hosted its first event at Mexico City in 1962. Regular Grands Prix were held throughout the 1960s until its cancellation after 1970, when officials struggled to control 200 […]
The worldwide semiconductor chip shortage continues and the auto industry is one of the hardest hit. But why is there a shortage and how will it affect car buyers in South Africa? Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we share more car content. Covid intervenes At the height of the worldwide pandemic in […]
In this series titled Most Memorable Motoring Moments we highlight those memories that are etched into the minds of some famous names in the South African automotive arena. In Most Memorable Motoring Moments Part 4 we hear from Clare Vale. Ms Vale is considered the first lady of SA motorsport with a long and distinguished […]
I Own A Classic… is presented by Mastercraft proud supporters of classic motoring. Owner: Jared Kahn Car: 1971 BMW 2002 Bought in: 2017 Mileage when purchased/now: 118 000/125 000 km Current value: R350 000 Why I bought this car: Some cars are just perfect. The proportions, the stance, the way each line joins another. The […]
We don’t usually cover bakkies on this site, but we thought we’d make an exception this time. The Dodge Ram TRX is the most extreme version of a bakkie ever made for public use. And the very first example just touched down in SA a matter of days ago. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and […]
Not too long ago we featured an unlikely racecar in the shape of a Chrysler PT Cruiser ‘Escudont’. The story attracted loads of attention locally and abroad. That car was built for a race series in the US called the 24 Hours of Lemons. It isn’t the first racer from that series we’ve featured either, […]
The recent worldwide pandemic has led to us making some adjustments as to how we live our lives. Among these is the wearing of masks or face coverings to prevent the further spread of Covid-19. When we meet someone in public or professionally wearing a mask we can’t help but wonder what this says about […]
Subarus are no strangers to the world of modification. Since the very day owners started to see cars similar to their own being flung around rally tracks the bug must’ve bitten. Regardless of what manner of conversion or modification you’ve seen on a Scooby before, the SubViper is probably the maddest of the lot. Follow […]
American-based small-scale manufacturer Scuderia Cameron Glickenhaus has been making headlines for many years with its interesting race-derived products. Company founder James Glickenhaus has never masked the fact that he would like to return the US to glory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans. This week the company took one step closer to that reality […]
