An electric Ferrari is a massive leap for a brand that has stayed true to its roots, offering powerful ICE-based sportscar for almost 80 years. But it has to change with the times and an EV beckoned. The arrival of the Ferrari Luce has been promised for some time. The Italian sportscar brand has been […]
We reacquaint ourselves with the Toyota GR Yaris automatic after the hot hatch has undergone a massive revision. The Toyota GR Yaris was universally praised when it was launched to the world a few years ago. The product of Toyota’s in-house speed division, Gazoo Racing, was no warmed-over econobox. Instead, it was a properly engineered […]
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 […]
Audi’s five-cylinder is finally heading for the exit. And unlike the usual industry theatre around “new eras” and “exciting transitions”. Audi has confirmed that its turbocharged 2.5-litre inline-five will disappear from its European line-up by mid-2027 because it will not meet incoming Euro 7 emissions rules. That puts an end date on one of the […]
Fresh comments from Nissan nerds have made it clear that the long-awaited R36 will not go fully electric. It will, however, be electrified in some form. In plain English, that means hybrid. And given where emissions rules now sit in major markets, that was always the most realistic outcome. That will disappoint the portion of […]
Not every car giveaway lands with people who actually care about cars. The BMW M240i does. It sits in a very specific sweet spot in BMW’s line-up: quick enough to feel properly special, premium enough to feel aspirational, and still usable enough to make sense in the real world. In South Africa, that matters, because […]
We read about them, we ogle them and lust after them; but only a few get to enjoy and experience supercar ownership first hand. Secret Supercar Owner, Mr S, is one of those fortunate people. He has agreed to share his journey with us through all the joy and pitfalls. In Secret Supercar Owner – […]
Our managing editor recently met with President of Nissan Europe and Africa, Jordi Vila and posed a question that make be on many people’s/customer’s minds: Nissan in South Africa – What Next? Nissan South Africa made headlines locally for—some may say—less-than-ideal reasons. It announced that it had reached an agreement to sell its production facility […]
The Changan Uni-S is the latest model from the Chinese automaker, which grows the local line-up. Changan is a returning brand to the SA fold. The parent company’s LCV products, under the Chana label, had a brief stint locally about 20 years ago. Some of the earlier products were sub-par, but the brand has developed […]
Double Apex attended round six of the FIA Formula E world championship. We were guests of the Nissan Formula E team to learn more about the team, its ambitions and relevance of the series. The formation of Formula E, over a decade ago, was a big swing by Alberto Longo. He somehow predicted the rise […]
Mercedes-Benz’s in-house performance arm releases a Black Series model as the halo to a particular range, and that doesn’t happen too often. Well, the time has come for a new AMG GT Black Series. The car was previewed by Mercedes this week, along with its racetrack sibling that will attack the GT3 world. “We are […]
Toyota South Africa offers some of the most exciting drivers cars on the local at the moment. That is not a sentence many would have considered a few years ago. The brand’s GR performance portfolio includes the GR Yaris, GR86 and GR Corolla. Soon, a halo sportscar will take its place at the top of […]
The 2026 Formula One season is already in for surprises. And this season is not because of performance, not because of weather swings or technical changes, but because the calendar prepared some surprises. A few races have been dropped out, and that’s enough to change how the season feels before you even get into who’s […]
We take a closer look at some of the key differences between the first Porsche 911 Turbo and the most recent, in a new series called Then and Now. The Porsche 911 Turbo is an evergreen prospect on the world of sportscars. With an unmistakable silhouette and force-fed motor, the 911 Turbo has been the […]
BMW AG has just pulled the wraps off the Neue Klasse BMW i3, which is the latest model in the brand’s ever-expanding EV portfolio. The battery powered sedan is the second of BMW’s Neue Klasse, which heralds a new design direction and new technologies for the German automaker. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, […]
Suzuki Auto South Africa has a new range-leader to its local line-up. Double Apex attended the national ride and drive media event held in the Western Cape. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. The Suzuki Across is an all-new offering in the SA range. The Across takes over […]
F1 analyst and racing legend Graham Duxbury outlines the rise of Kimi Antonelli to F1 stardom. Andrea Kimi Antonelli’s journey to Formula One has been meteoric. The young Italian, born on 25 August 2006, has been a standout talent in junior categories, displaying exceptional skill in karting before swiftly climbing the single-seater ladder. In only […]
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 […]
Our managing editor recalls his first ever experience blasting down the Autobahn, and being made to feel very slow. 2007 was a particularly good year for me. I attended my first-ever Formula One race. Drove many special cars in beautiful locations. Celebrated a milestone birthday. And, I got to drive on a German Autobahn for […]
There is currently no shortage of Chinese brands on the new car market. And that list expanded today with the addition of the Lepas L4 into the local listings. The name Lepas blends leap and passion. It is the latest in a number of brands that have been introduced by the Chery Automobile group. As […]
They say you can’t hear a photograph, but we’ll bet that loads of motorsport fans can hear the turbo wastegate flutter from the moment they clicked on this link. Now one lucky race enthusiast will get the chance to own the iconic Audi S4 Wesbank Modified racer. This piece of South African racing history is […]
Dacia ducks out of Dakar defense as parent company, the Renault Group pulls the plug on the World Rally Raid Championship (W2RC). This news, which has been kept rather quiet, comes off the back of the announcement that Alpine will leave the World Endurance Championship (WEC). Alpine has confirmed that it will continue its Formula […]
A new Audi RS5 Avant (stationwagon) and four-door sibling have just been introduced to the world. The performance machines are the first in a line of RS cars that will feature some form of hybridised drivetrain. Yep, you read that correctly, the RS5 is now a hybrid. The company’s boss explains. The A5 model series’ […]
F1 analyst and racing legend Graham Duxbury outlines Ferrari’s Challenge for 2026 and the years ahead. In the world of Formula One, few names shine brighter – or flicker more unpredictably – than Ferrari. When it was announced that Lewis Hamilton would don red overalls in 2025, a new level of excitement began to surround […]
Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) is a leading player in the local automotive landscape. The Japanese brand dominates the passenger car and commercial sectors, as well as the burgeoning new-energy vehicle (NEV) sub-segment. In 2025, TSAM sold 148 124 units which represents a market share of almost 25 per cent. The brand has, and continues […]
