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Grab the September issue of NZ Performance Car now!
The latest issue of NZ Performance Car has hit shelves in a store near you. Check out this sneak peek into what to expect from
Take the poll: tell us who your favourite JDM tuning house is
There can only be one ultimate tuning house, so, we had a think here in the office and came up with who we think
Rally rotor: not your usual gravel machine
“When rally champion Marcus van Klink heads out to classic rally events to battle his fellow competitors, most of whom are driving Ford Escorts,
Polished to perfection: Mothers Chrome Expression Session 2016
Held over the weekend of August 6–7, the Mothers Chrome Expression Session 2016 was the best yet. It was certainly the biggest, having become the
Nascar bloopers: here comes the boom!
A bizarre situation unfolded during the Nascar Xfinity series race at Watkins Glen over the weekend of August 6–7. Derrike Cope’s No. 70 Chevrolet Nascar
2015 South Island Champs Top Six: Nissan Skyline R34 widebody
“Now that the 2016 V 4&Rotary South Island Champs entries are open for the December 10–11 event, we thought we’d take a look back
Castrol Edge Performance Car of the Year: vote for round seven here!
Are you someone that’s got an opinion and wants to get their hands on a bunch of NZ Performance Car and Castrol gear? Then all you
Bio gains: ethanol fuel explained
“So you’re thinking about filling up with ethanol? Stop: there are a few things to consider first” We have all undoubtedly heard about the
Weekend Warrior: Mark Connell’s 732 A31 Cefiro
We don’t only feature fully modified vehicles in NZ Performance Car magazine — the mildly modified daily drivers get a look in too! It
Western Springs is no longer: introducing Vodafone Speedway
It has been announced that iconic Kiwi motorsport brand and venue, Western Springs, will be rebranded this summer after partnering with telecommunications company, Vodafone NZ.
When Chris Amon was reunited with his BMW CSL ‘Batmobile’
Chris Amon competed in six races during 1973 with the BMW that featured on the cover of the December 2011 cover of New Zealand
What’s your favourite Japanese import scene discipline?
With New Zealand’s Japanese import scene disciplines forever changing, it’s hard to nail down which is your favourite! In the poll below, we’ve outlined the main
RIP: Chris Amon 1943–2016
It was with heavy hearts that we learnt today of the passing of one of New Zealand motorsport’s greats — Chris Amon. Chris passed
Goodnight, sweet prince: Yoshimi Katayama’s legacy
“Yoshimi Katayama: the man, the legend, and what he meant to the automotive world” The driver best known for his legendary victories under Mazda
Ryan Tuerck makes headway with Ferrari-powered 86
Although V8 conversions are nothing new in small Japanese coupes, Ryan Tuerck is taking his V8 swap to a whole different level, with recent news
