The 2026 Dakar Rally is heading for a thrilling conclusion with just a few days left to race. 2026 Dakar Stage 10 was contested over 420 km. The stage started at the overnight stop in the desert and ended near Bisha. Read our Dakar 101 article here if you are still learning about the race. […]
The term JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) evokes images of flame-spitting turbochargers, high-revving powerplants, drifting and a tuner-centric car culture that exploded in the 1980s and 1990s. During this era, a handful of Japanese performance cars achieved legendary status worldwide, inspiring countless enthusiasts. Below we highlight six JDM Legends – each a cult hero in its […]
The Gymkhana series of videos were popularised by Ken Block. However, with the untimely passing of the chief hoonigan, the torch has been passed to Travis Pastrana. The latest in the series is called Gymkhana 2025: Aussie Shred. As with many of the previous videos the car is this star. In this case it’s called […]
Earlier this week, we jokingly said that new hypercars are launched at a rate of one a week. (Original article here.) Well, make that two a week as another new player has entered the market. Say hello to the Capricorn 01 Zagato. This is the end result of a joint effort between leading motorsport outfit […]
VW’s small hatch is a firm SA favourite. However, few may guess that the Golf’s little brother turns 50 this year. And the company has created Polo Project Drift to celebrate. This Ken Block-style video features memorable Polo racecars and a look into the future of the brand. Oh, and the best part is that […]
It was just a few months ago that Hyundai announced it would be entering the world of endurance racing with its luxury arm Genesis. Read our original article by clicking here. The GMR-001 Hypercar project is racing ahead with the first shakedown of the car already complete. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car […]
People are prepared to spend inordinate sums of money for some classic cars. That seems to be the case with this Ford Escort RS1800. The Mk2 Escort was recently auctioned by Historics Auctioneers, in the UK, for £278 848 or a shade over R6,6m using today’s forex rate. Incidentally, that price is over 100 times […]
The FIA World Motor Sport Council recently met in Macau and made a few vital decisions regarding the top echelons of the sport. Among the decisions that were ratified include 2025 calendars for all the FIA World Championship events. Sadly, there will be no No F1, Formula E or W2RC for SA in 2026. Follow […]
We take a closer look at what fans can expect in our 2025 Simola Hillclimb Preview. The annual Simola Hillclimb has become one of the premier motorsport events on the SA motorsport calendar. The 2025 event takes place this coming weekend, from 1-4 May at the Simola Golf Estate in Knysna. The event is loaded […]
Kalle Rovenpera rips up Japanese mountain pass, known as Mount Iwaki. In the process the two-time WRC champion encounters several Japanese motoring legends of the four-wheel and two-wheel variety. Mount Iwaki in Aomori Prefecture has 69 corners from the base to the summit, but has never been drifted before. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share […]
2025 Dakar Stage 3 saw another leading player roll his race machine. You can read about and watch Sebastien Loeb’s accident at this link. The FIA deemed that the Frenchman’s Dacia Sandrider sustained too much damage to continue. As a result Loeb was forced to retire ahead of 2025 Dakar Stage 4. The nine-time WRC […]
The 2025 motorsport season will kick off in just a few weeks with traditional season opener, the Dakar Rally. We take a closer look at what fans can expect from the most popular ‘car’ category in our 2025 Dakar Rally Preview. Formula One, WRC, WEC, Nascar, Indy and so many other racing series have all […]
Genesis is going endurance racing from 2026. This news was announced in Dubai earlier today. If you don’t already know, Genesis is the premium arm of automaker Hyundai. It is the Lexus to Hyundai’s Toyota. The Korean company has been competing in the rough and tumble world of WRC where it just clinched the driver’s […]
There are plenty of companies around the world building Porsche restomods, but MST focusses its attention on classic Fords. Say hello to the latest creation from the UK-based firm, called the Mk2 Evo-X. As a reminder, MST produces cars from brand-new body shells, which is probably why you won’t see the name ‘Ford’ in the […]
Low-volume UK carmaker Ariel is well known for the Atom. This is a pared back, no frills performance machine built in the mould of the original Lotus 7. The Atom has a sibling, which has just made it to a second generation. Say hello to the Ariel Nomad 2, the Atom’s mucky brother. Follow Double […]
Many people consider rally drivers to be the best and bravest of all four-wheel pilots. However, what many people don’t realise is the work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure driver can belt down a stage at maximum attack. In this video the Hyundai rally team attacks the Nürburgring Nordschleife as though they […]
A few years ago Volkswagen Germany (ie HQ) pulled the plug on all official racing duties. Touring car activities, rallycross and WRC were all confined to the history books as the brand tackled electrification. However, the attraction was too much to resist and the GTI returns to race at the 2024 Nurburgring 24 Hours. Volkswagen […]
The Pikes Peak International Hillclimb is one of the most prestigious in the world. The Race to the Clouds is a showground for the latest technology of manufacturers and the bravery of drivers. Former competitors Hyundai returns to Pikes Peak for the 2024 edition of the event. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where […]
The 2024 Dakar Rally ended just a few days ago. Already we have the first team confirmed for the 2025. Behold the Dacia Sandrider. The new prototype will compete in the 2025 Dakar Rally as well as the World Rally-Raid Championship. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Five-time […]
2024 Dakar stage 10 was a 317 km timed special in a loop around the monumental rock formations of AlUla. The stage was described as a devilish obstacle course will give the savviest competitors plenty of opportunities to capitalise on their rivals’ blunders. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Overnight Drama As […]
The first stage of the 2024 Dakar Rally had its fair share of drama. Several big name teams suffered punctures early in the stage, which ultimately cost them time. Read more about the opening stage here. 2024 Dakar stage 2 took racers into the big dunesfor the first time. The stage was a 463-km timed […]
The 2024 Dakar Rally started with a Prologue. The short timed section was used to determine the starting order of 2024 Dakar stage 1. Those times do not count towards the overall standings, so the real race started today. The first competitive stage was an all-new, 414-km route from from Al-Ula to Henakiyah. Follow Double […]
For many crews its been a year in the making, for most a lifelong dream. The 2024 Dakar prologue was the start of the 46th edition of this famous off-road race. The prologue is a short loop that is run to determine the starting order of the race proper, which takes place tomorrow. Read our […]
Zeekr is not a well-known quantity is most parts of the world. But this Geely owned brand is trying to take a place on the world stage. That intent was bolstered by the news that Zeekr signs Kimi Raikkonen, yes, that Kimi. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. […]
Preparations for the 2024 Dakar Rally are in full swing for most teams. One piece of news that we did not expect was that Nasser Al-Attiyah leaves Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) ahead of the upcoming race. The 2024 edition starts on January 5 in Saudi Arabia and will race over 5 000 km of harsh […]
