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Lifting the cover off the TRS FT50
This summer the Toyota Racing Series celebrates its 10th championship season here in New Zealand, and believe it or not, the FT40 chassis has been
A crash course in the slippery stuff
We all know engine oil as that stuff you (or your mechanic) pour into your engine every service interval, but there’s a lot of science
Unexpected sights at Powerplay
Having the opportunity to get their cars out onto a purpose-built race track was a unique experience for many who got along to the first running
Searching for the perfect cover shot — Joel Patterson’s AE86
Here at NZ Performance Car magazine, we’re always searching for that perfect cover shot. We need that one shot to pop out on the shelves
Stragglers doing it for charity
“They say not to change something that isn’t broken … but sometimes you don’t have a choice. Kevin Shaw was at the annual Stragglers
Old beat-up Nissan Maxima gets a second life
In late 2013, Nissan Maxima owner Luke Aker made the best effort we have ever seen to sell his well-used car. Luke made a short one-minute
What car would you put this subwoofer in?
We’ve been cleaning up the office and we’ve found a couple of Sony subwoofers, which we’re keen to rehome. All you need to do
Fulfilling the need for a hyper wagon
“Volkswagen has been on a turbocharged war path lately and their soon to be released 2015 Volkswagen Estate R is no different. ” Many
A first look at the Red Bull Drift Shifters driver line-up in action
The return of Red Bull Drift Shifters is all set to take on the larger Quay Street, Auckland location on Saturday, December 6, 2014, at
How two buckets will change your life
If you’re anything like us you’ll hate the small swirly scratches in your car’s paintwork that are seemingly unavoidable. Unavoidable, until you hear a tip
Ken Block’s Gymkhana Seven — the car that killed LA
View fullsize Photo: Hoonigan With spy footage (which you’ll find just below) being released over the past month of Ken Block driving a new custom Mustang on
Powercruise goes up in smoke
“Powercruise 52November 8–9, 2014Ricoh Taupo Motorsport Park” View fullsize The catchphrase for the Australian-run Powercruise series of events is ‘Powercruise rocks’, and as cheesy
Hot rods rescue St Johns
“Getting the hot rods out of the garage and out on the road for a Sunday cruise is great, but getting them out for
More boost for Volkswagen TDi
“NZ Performance Car’s Rene Vermeer heard that Volkswagen had released a 2000cc four-cylinder turbo, featuring electronic supercharging, extremely high fuel pressures, and twin turbos,
Found the page number to win a RIG Gaming Headset?
It’s pretty frustrating when your game gets interrupted by a phone call or text message, but you don’t have to fumble between the two
