There are rare cars, then there are unicorns. The Nismo GT-R LM Road Car falls squarely in the latter category. Born in 1995 from Nissan’s Le Mans ambitions, this one-off Skyline GT-R was built purely to meet GT1 homologation rules. In Nissan’s own words it was an “official road car” created so Nismo could enter the […]
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 […]
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 […]
The venerable Golf GTI turns 50 this year, which is quite a milestone for a single model. Two and a half million Golf GTIs have been sold worldwide since the mid-1970s, an impressive feat for a car with a sporting bent. There have been ‘regular’ GTIs and many special editions over the decades. However, there […]
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 […]
Dallara is one of those firms that, although pretty unknown in the mainstream, is a central nerve in the world of motorsport and high-performance motoring. Company founder, Giampaolo Dallara, cut his teeth at the biggest name of Italian motoring. These include Ferrari, Maserati and Lamborghini where he famously engineering the Miura, which just turned 60. […]
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 – […]
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 […]
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 1970s is regarded, by many, as the golden era of long-distance endurance racing. Brands such as Dome, Courage, Huron, Matra, Shadow, Eagle and BRM fought against giants Porsche and Ford at famous circuits on both sides of the Atlantic. However, most of those small-scale race teams faded into obscurity. One has been revived and […]
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 […]
European companies such as Brabus and Mechatronik have been revitalising classic Mercedes models for many years. An American firm by the name Retro Designs has added its name to the list with the creation of this beautiful 1969 Mercedes 280SE restomod. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Contact […]
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 […]
A few months ago Ferrari introduced the replacement for its Roma GT. The newer model has now lost its roof to create a second derivative in the line-up. Say hello to the sun-seeking Ferrari Amalfi Spider. The newest addition to the Prancing Horse Stable arrives just in time for buyers to place their orders and […]
Owner: Thanersen Reddy Car: 1991 Subaru SVX Bought in: 2021 Mileage when purchased/now: 182 000/210 000 km Current value: Your guess is as good as mine. I guess it’s worth what some Subaru nut will be willing to pay for it. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Why I bought this car: […]
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 […]
Towards the latter part of last year Chery South Africa added new derivatives to the top of its popular Tiggo 7 range. The pair are formally known as the Chery Tiggo 7 CSH. We drove the range-topping Chery Tiggo 7 CSH in ‘Ultra’ guise for a few days. Chery is, undoubtedly, one of the major […]
