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Win a Mega Master MM/AF Tool Kit, plus heaps more, thanks to Teng Tools!
Win a Teng Tools tool kit This Mega Master kit is designed with tools to suit the wide variety of vehicles on New Zealand roads.

Chrome of the crop: 2016 Mothers Chrome Expression Session award winners
While the Mothers Chrome Expression Session 2016 was the perfect event for Kiwi car enthusiasts of all persuasions to do all the things we’re not

Subtle refinement: Edvin Prasad’s HKS-influenced Evo VII
“Not all builds are about huge and outlandish modifications; some guys like to keep things simple” The Mitsubishi Evolution has been a Kiwi favourite

New tech meets old in Jason Sellars’ 1420hp Ford XY ute
Tradition and technology are usually considered bitter enemies; however, when they coexist, the results can be spectacular — just look at Jason Sellars’ twin-turbo

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