The Toyota Gazoo Racing Festival returns to Hampton Downs for its 13th instalment. A celebration of the world’s biggest car brand past and present, and a clear “thanks” to the loyalty of Kiwi Toyota fans, it’s a solid argument for why Toyota just might be the best car maker on the planet right now if you’re into more than just going from A to B.
I told myself I’d keep it brief. I promised this would be short, sharp and sweet. But the reality is, Tokyo Auto Salon is anything but. It’s a glistening, addictive oasis that draws any automotive tragic with a pulse into its web like an immersive alternate dimension.
Mad Mike’s Summerbash hits its eighth rotation and shows just why it is now a global destination event
Chrome Showcase 2025 is a newly established event designed to bring back fond memories of early 2000s showcar culture in New Zealand
One of the most anticipated events of the year is back at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park for three days of pure mayhem — the Prowear Chrome Horsepower Festival, brought to you by the Premier Events crew.
Aotearoa’s finest go head-to-head with global drift superstars on Kiwi soil!
REunion has become the gold standard for rotary-only events in the country, likely the Southern Hemisphere and maybe even the world. It’s a uniquely Kiwi experience, and after an eight-year hiatus from covering it, roving NZPC photojournalist Richy hit up Taupo to take it all in …
What better way to kick off 2025 than with a mix of cars and community spirit? Rotationals and Downtime Entertainment join forces to bring the scene together, for a day dedicated to helping out struggling Kiwi families this Summer.
Rain? Who cares? Kiwis love their cars and they’ll show up no matter the weather. Umbrellas were scattered around the Auckland Showgrounds, but that didn’t stop the excitement and underglow from lighting up the night.
If high-octane power skids, roll racing, drifting, burnouts, and drag racing ignite your adrenaline, then you’re in for a rush at Chrome Horsepower Festival!
Join us at Sydney Motorsport Park on August 30-31st for the 2024 World Time Attack Challenge, the most thrilling automotive event of the year! Witness record-breaking racing, heart-pounding drifting, and an insane car show with vendor displays. WTAC 2024 is set to be an unforgettable experience for all car enthusiasts. Secure your tickets ASAP!
From humble street meets to taking over the NAPA Auto Parts Dragway in Meremere, Rotationals is all about keeping NZ car culture alive. With thousands of enthusiasts gathered for a good cause, Rotationals proves once again that it’s not just about the cars but the people behind the wheel
“And finds a bunch of very like-minded individuals” View fullsize If you’re reading this magazine, you’ve probably got at least some idea
What began in 2013 as a modest track day organised by the 86 Owners Club and MR2 Owners Club has now evolved into one of the biggest single-manufacturer track days of the year. It didn’t matter what was under the hood; as long as it bore the Toyota or Lexus badge, you were welcomed with open arms.
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