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Equip yourself with our Mazda3 MPS tuning guide
It’s been a long time since a modern car has entered the realms of affordability for tuning enthusiasts. The clean early-model Evos, GTXs and
Leadfoot Festival 2016: a quick look at some of the monsters
Rod Millen’s Leadfoot Festival 2016 held on his Hahei Estate — this year over February 6–7 — sees an odd mix of machinery assembled unlike any
Live-stream: watch round four of Demon Energy D1NZ right here for free!
Round four of the Demon Energy D1NZ National Drifting Championship has hit Hampton Downs Motorsport Park for the weekend of February 27–28 as we move
Weekend Warrior: track-spec Euro R
We don’t only feature fully modified vehicles in NZ Performance Car magazine — the mildly modified daily drivers get a look in too! It
Godzilla of grip: Aaron Mai explores 2008 R35 Super GT machine
Filling the big — scratch that — enormous shoes of famous forefathers would be enough to scare any new kid on the block. But
NZGT destroyer: the Corolla that could
“Eric Budd proved it doesn’t take huge power, piles of cash or the latest technology to kick ass at NZGT — one of New
Stroked aspiration: Matt Kotsifakis’ Toda-spec DC2R
“Matt Kotsifakis may have hit the holy grail with his Honda when he built a rapid yet affordable and reliable car. But getting it
Hard men reduced to tears at Enzed Superstocks Teams Champs
Thirty-five years. That’s how long the men from the Hawke’s Bay had waited to get their hands on the Enzed Superstock Teams Champs trophy, and
Enthusiast Essentials: Turbosmart has your Mk7 Golf covered!
“If you’re a serious Volkswagen enthusiast, you’ll know that the factory diverter valves are no good for performance applications. So, who ya gonna call?”
Ken Block changes colours for Gymkhana Eight
If you can still come up with something rad after seven extremely viral Youtube videos, then you’re seriously onto something. We can now confirm that
Wizard of Oz: René says goodbye with a close-knit car meet
“It’s always tough saying goodbye to your mates before a trip away, but it can be made better by the addition of numerous high-powered
Enthusiast Essentials: avoid destruction with a WAGS DK1 straight-cut dog-engagement gear set
Gearbox destruction is a phenomenon we’re all well aware of. From flogged synchros through to all-out grenading of gears, it’s a distinct possibility whether you’re
Power Haus: Daynom Templeman’s 1150hp-plus E46 drifter
“Hey, we aren’t here to fu#k spiders,” exclaims Daynom Templeman, as we sit around examining his ‘Oh, so close to being finished’ BMW E46 —
Fast and furious: New Zealand’s most iconic R34 GT-R
“With one of the most recognizable and iconic number plates of our generation, you’d hope this Bayside blue R34 GT-R is packin’ serious heat
