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2026 Audi RS5 Avant Review: 470kW Track Test

When twin-turbo V6 power meets electric punch, you get 470kW and 825Nm of hybrid muscle — we took Audi’s all-new RS5 to Hampton Downs to see if it lives up to the iconic RS badge

Looking Back at NZ’s 2000s Show Cars & Car Audio Scene

Long before social media became the place to showcase builds, New Zealand’s custom scene came alive at events like Auto Salon and 4 & Rotary Nationals. Brendon Gilbert looks back at the 2000’s show era, where outrageous audio systems, fabrication, and attention to detail created some of the most memorable show cars of the time.

Fenix Cooling: Behind the Scenes with NZ’s Performance Cooling Experts

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.

The Ultimate JDM Engine Oil Guide: Choosing the Right Oil for RB, JZ, SR20, K-Series & Rotaries

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.

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