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Sim racing has evolved far beyond gaming into a serious way to learn and train at home; we sat down with Harry from Speednation to explain why more drivers are turning to it and how to build a setup from first rig to full simulator

Toyota New Zealand has announced that its Gazoo Racing (GR) performance arm is now a standalone brand, promising an exciting future for Kiwi car enthusiasts

We take a look inside Fraser Cars, the Auckland workshop building bespoke lightweight sports cars, kit builds, and custom restorations for almost 40 years.

We catch up with TPD owner Jon-Paul (‘JP’) Ferguson to uncover the story behind NZ’s first Mugen-tuned Civic Type R, exploring the collaboration behind the build and how TPD is pushing the latest Honda performance platforms forward

Since 2004, Fenix Cooling has been keeping performance builds running at peak operating temp. We caught up with the Kiwi team behind the brand to find out how a local operation became a go-to name for performance cooling worldwide, get a peek behind the scenes at their product development, and learn why a proper cooling setup is crucial when you start pushing big power.

Pour the oil built for a stock Corolla into a built RB26 running 15 psi on a Saturday track day, and you’re gambling with a very expensive engine. JDM performance engines were designed decades ago around specific oil chemistries, bearing clearances and rev ranges, and the moment you start modifying boost, cams or redline, the factory recommendation stops being the full story. This guide walks through what RB, JZ, SR20, K-series, rotary, EJ/FA and 4G63T engines actually need from their oil, and why.

Go behind the scenes at Harrys Euro, a leading New Zealand European performance workshop behind some of the country’s fastest and most well-known Euro builds. From ECU tuning and dyno testing to full engine builds, performance parts, and servicing, we take a look at how Harrys Euro has become a key player in the NZ Euro scene.

Frankton Tyre & Alignment breaks down wheel alignment setups for street and track use, covering camber, tyre choice, and performance tuning from Rhys’ street-driven Toyota Levin race car.

Discover UltraTube RS, a New Zealand-made high-strength dual-phase steel tube designed for motorsport fabrication. Learn how it compares to chromoly, its Motorsport NZ recognition, and why fabricators are adopting it for roll cages, chassis builds, and race car construction.

Turbo engines run hotter, harder and demand more from your oil. Find out what viscosity to run, when to change it, and what’s actually happening inside your engine with Oil Hub.

We caught up with Drew Blewett, owner of Custom Wiring Solutions, to talk shop about his specialised wiring services and the high-spec work he put into Rhys Knauf’s street-legal track car AE101 Levin

Right oil, right quantity, right to your door — we talk to the man behind OilHub

The Golf R project returns! This time, the engine’s coming out — but don’t worry, it’s not blown. We’ve got something special lined up: a build we’ve been itching to do for ages, and it’s nothing like your average street Golf.

We caught up with Pro Series newcomer Dan Edwards to get the lowdown on his 2JZ-powered 180SX, and how he landed on the podium in his very first round at Gizzy.

In the New Zealand performance scene, we’re quick to drop thousands on a set of wheels or an aftermarket ECU, yet many of us overlook the two biggest threats to our builds: the brutal Southern Hemisphere sun and the abrasive reality of Kiwi roads.