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NISMO announces Heritage Parts program for BNR32 (GT-R)
“If things go well … we want to expand the models that we cover through this program.” For any lover of
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In this month’s issue we take a look at two of New Zealand’s top RX-2s, both built with different approaches, but to the same high
The Z factor: the last genuine Group 5 Zakspeed Escort in the world
This genuine ’70s race car is believed to be the only genuine Group 5 Zakspeed car competing anywhere in the world today,
Daily driven: Harry Clark’s BMW E30
View fullsize Owner: Harry Clark Location: Whenuapai, AucklandOccupation: Marketing / Graphic Designer View fullsize NZ Performance Car: Hey, Harry. The popularity of the E30s
New Honda Civic Type R turbo the world’s fastest production FWD
View fullsize Honda aficionados get your loud speakers ready to chuck it in the everyone’s faces — the latest Civic Type R is the
A new king is crowned after conquering the Puke Monster
View fullsize It’s a corner that strikes fear into the hearts of many drifters, with entry speeds often in excess of 200kph meaning drivers
History lesson: the humble Subaru WRX
“The name itself is an acronym for ‘World Rally eXperimental’.” Las year [2016] was a big one for Subaru, as November marked the
Five minutes and six seconds with Kei Miura
Great art is an outward expression of an artist’s perception of the world, while the inner workings of a tuner’s mind — at times
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WRX fans can rejoice, as this month we finally have an STi gracing the cover following a long hiatus for the brand. And what a
Seeing double: the Briggs twins’ 10 second Evos
The Briggs twins are keeping high-powered Evolutions alive, despite breaking more than their fair share of parts as they battle each other to
Pop your hood, bro
“If there is one thing that divides the fans of the Demon Energy D1NZ National Drifting Championship more than any other, it’s the engine
Still rippin’ it: exclusive interview with Little Johnny
“It wasn’t actually planned like people think, I was leaving my mates place and he told me to give it a bit of
The resurrection of a legend: FURSTY lives
The name ‘Mad Mike’ Whiddett first became synonymous with the rotary engine after his Skidfest antics in a certain blue 808. That car
Champagne and caviar: Vince’s wide-body all-class 911 SC
A shining example of sophistication mixed with the rawness of Porsche’s motorsport prowess — introducing Vince’s air-cooled, flared-out, and huge-footed ’78 911 SC
Weekend warrior: Jesse’s GX61 with a naturally-aspirated 2JZ heart
“A deal was struck, and we made the two-hour trip back to our hostel carrying them [Focus Racing] on the train during peak
