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Top 5 New-car Reviews of 2025

By Staff Writer Manufacturer News

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 […]

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Renault Duster Zen 4×4 Driven

By Banzai Matai 4x4, Car Reviews, Renault

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 […]

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Ford Everest Platinum Driven

By Banzai Matai Car Reviews, Ford

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 […]

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Ford Everest Sport 4×4 Driven

By Banzai Matai 4x4, Car Reviews, Ford

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 […]

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All-new Renault Duster Finally in SA

By Banzai Matai Manufacturer News, Renault

Double Apex was invited to try out the all-new Renault Duster at its South African media ride-and-drive event in the Western Cape. About two years ago the Renault Group unveiled the third generation Duster. We thought that the model would make its way to SA some time in 2024. But the all-new Renault Duster it […]

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Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor Driven

By Banzai Matai Car Reviews, Electric Vehicles, Volvo

Double Apex recently got opportunity to drive the Volvo C40 Recharge Twin Motor. This model is another arrow of Volvo’s electrified arsenal in South Africa. Remember when Volvo was known for its boxy stationwagons with turbocharged engines? Well, those days are long gone. Under its new (Chinese) parent company and more flamboyant design team, the […]

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All Chinese Car Brands Available in SA – Part 1

By Staff Writer BYD, Manufacturer News

There are several Chinese car brands presently on offer in South Africa. The original foray of brands from China started well over 15 years ago. However, that was mostly carried out by wholesalers and importers. As a result of, then, iffy quality and poor after-sales service, most disappeared. However, those that still exist have returned, mostly, […]

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Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster Launch [video]

By Staff Writer Car Reviews, Videos

Double Apex was invited to attend the national ride-and-drive event of the newly launched Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster.  We don’t usually cover commercial vehicles on Double Apex. But the Ineos Grenadier Quartermaster less commercial and more lifestyle orientated. We could not resist when the invited arrived and we saw that the event would take place largely […]

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Petrolhead Gift Guide 2023

By Karunesh Matadin Opinion

The festive season is upon us, and with it comes the annual challenge of finding the perfect gift for loved ones. But for the petrolhead in your life, the quest can be particularly daunting. Fear not. This year, ditch the mundane and embrace the spirit of the season with gifts that truly appeal to the […]

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All-new Duster Unveiled

By Staff Writer Manufacturer News, Renault

The Renault Duster has been a staple of the French brand’s sales volume since it was launched locally over a decade ago. An all-new Duster has just been unveiled, which should be introduced locally in time. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Sister Act The all-new Duster you […]

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Eneos Jaguar E-Type Debuts at Sema

By Banzai Matai Jaguar, Manufacturer News

Rare classic cars and collectibles are usually spared from wild customisation. That rule, however, does not apply to the Sema Show. The Eneos Jaguar E-Type is a perfect example of the madness usually seen at the annual showcase. Follow Double Apex on Instagram and Facebook where we share more car content. Buy now and take […]

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Suzuki Grand Vitara reaches South Africa

By Nikesh Kooverjee Manufacturer News, Suzuki

Double Apex was given the opportunity to experience Suzuki’s new Grand Vitara which enters the world of electrification with a new mild-hybrid option. The Suzuki Vitara returns to South African soil but this time around it repossessed the Grand moniker as found on the JT-generation launched globally in 2005. The previous-generation LY Vitara was available […]

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Facelifted Hyundai Venue Now In SA

By Staff Writer Hyundai, Manufacturer News

Hyundai SA introduced the small Venue SUV into the local market towards the tail end of 2019. We attended the national media introduction and wrote about it here. This week the local subsidiary of the Korean automaker introduced the facelifted Hyundai Venue. Follow Double Apex on Facebook and Instagram, where we share more car content. […]

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5 Things To Know About the VW Taigo

By Staff Writer Manufacturer News, VW

With the compact SUV market growing rapidly, Volkswagen has doubled downed and launched its third mini-SUV. The all-new Taigo is positioned between the T-Cross and T-Roc, spoiling the South African consumers for choice. For those who are a bit confused, there are now five VW SUVs on sale locally. In ascending order of size they […]

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Audi Q5 Sportback 45 TFSI Driven

By Banzai Matai Audi, Car Reviews

The Audi Q5 Sportback range made its debut locally towards the end of 2021. We finally got our hands on a test unit in Audi Q5 Sportback 45 TFSI guise, which we recently drove for a few days. Audi was a bit late to the swoopy SUV party. BMW’s X4 and Mercedes-Benz’s GLC have been […]

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