Top 5 Stories of 2025

As the year draws to a close we bring you our traditional list of top 5 stories. Double Apex attracted an ace writer/commentator this year in the form of Graham Duxbury, whose F1 columns can be read at this link, and plenty classic car content. The top 5 stories of 2025 as enjoyed by our loyal readers, featured two of SA’s favourite brands and an interesting locally built restomod. Which was your favourite article on our site in 2025? Let us know on our Facebook page.

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A Year in Review

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. We’ve written hundreds of news stories, carried news on the Formula One Championship, as well as exclusive image galleries, and even shot a few bespoke videos. Our social media channels Instagram, LinkedIn and Facebook have gained many new followers and attracted lots of engagement during the last year. Below, in no particular order, are the top 5 most popular stories of 2025 as viewed on our site. Wishing you all a prosperous and safe 2026.

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Top 5 Stories of 2025

Limited Edition VW Golfs in SA

There’s probably no single model of car that is more popular in SA than the VW Golf. Over the years VW SA has released limited-edition versions of this top-selling model. We outlined some of the more rare editions and the article was the most read on our website all year. Click through to have a read.

Mercedes-AMG Ponton Restomod Bakkie

Classic cars get more popular by the day. Restomodding is a trend that is growing as older cars become more sought after. This locally built Mercedes-Benz Ponton restomod is extremely well made and features a proper AMG-sourced powertrain. The unique build attracted thousands of new reader to our website. Learn more about this custom creation by clicking here.

Lando Norris’ Car Collection

Lando Norris clinched the 2025 Formula One driver’s title a few weeks ago. The British driver triumphed in a close-fought affair over his rivals that went down to the final race of the season. Norris is a proper petrolhead, which isn’t necessarily true for all F1 pilots. You can check some of the exotica in his collection by clicking here.

F1 in SA, Ticket Price and Bid Process

At the very end of 2024, a few days before Christmas, the Minister of Sport, Art and Culture set F1 fans’ hearts racing. He made several comments relating to the formation of an F1 committee that would be responsible for deciding which promoter would be chosen to bid for a race here in SA. Original article here. The minster even went so far as confirming ticket prices for an SA round of the F1 world championship. While this article was extremely well read, the message it carried has since seemed to have dissolved into the wind as the entire story has gone quiet from an official point of view.

BMW 325iS and 333i Homage Editions

We know BMWs are wildly popular in SA. There are no models more popular than the limited 325iS and 333i. BMW SA took advantage of the continued popularity of these two classics to create modern-day homages to both. The news article relating to the launch announcement was extremely well read.