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RX Baby – Mazda MX-5
MX meets RX in this mighty Miata Sports Coupe. Let’s look at an iconic performance car and switch it up with some true Kiwi rotor
Raw Appeal
Not complex in design but extremely effective in function, this RX-7 is proof that ‘Keep it simple, stupid’ works – and works well Words: Marcus
Killa Zilla – 1995 Nissan Skyline GT-R V-Spec
Words and Photos: Rene Vermeer It’s crazy to think these days that the affordable Japanese performance machines we grew up with have skyrocketed into the
NZCC, NZPC, and NZV8 T-shirts are available now — here’s how to get yours
New Zealand Classic Car, NZ Performance car, and NZV8 T-shirts are available now — these are quality, classic-fit T-shirts produced here in New Zealand by
Powered magazine issue three out now!
Powered is back with issue number three, a celebration of the most powerful, rare, and just damn cool cars from across New Zealand, as featured
ATOTO S8 — head unit performance redefined
We’ve been waiting a long time for this: that’s right, there’s a new head unit king in town, with ATOTO’s release of the S8 —
Powered magazine issue two out now!
Powered is back with issue number two, a celebration of the most powerful, rare, and just damn cool cars from across New Zealand, as featured
Scarce Metal
Everyone knows a Mazda Familia was never blessed with strong drivetrain — and you think after owning 15 Tony would know better, but this time
Powered magazine out now!
Meet Powered, a celebration of the most powerful, rare, and just damn cool cars from across New Zealand, as featured in NZV8, NZ Performance Car,
Mangatainoka Motors — any excuse for a roadie
Winter on State Highway 2 near Pahiatua is usually a quiet affair, the cold, crisp air and long, dark shadows don’t see too much traffic
Inside Llama Engineering
We take a look around the new premises of one of Wellington’s top performance shops One-stop performance shop Llama Engineering recently held an open day
The History of HAVAL: Redefining the Specialist SUV Market
GWM HAVAL is a specialist manufacturer of SUVs and recorded over 1 million units in global sales to become a deserving SUV expert in 2013.
Shaun shares his lifelong passion for JDM cars
Shaun Moses is one of those people who has got it right. He has managed the trick of ‘never working a day in your life’
Simple Dimples
Speed holes are an age-old technique used by fabricators to lighten components or allow airflow, but they can also add strength if dimples are punched.
Spinning True
What to look out for when buying second-hand wheels Words and photos: NZ Performance Car Switching up the wheels that your car sits over is
