Latest news and features
PAC 13B RX-3 double act headed for the 2016 V 4&Rotary Nationals
The 2016 V 4&Rotary Nationals, scheduled for January 30–31, is fast becoming rotary nirvana, with two more PAC Performance Mazda RX-3 coupes announced for the
Weekly Motor Fix: Samoasuras Rex
“When embarking on a journey away from home to a tropical island in the middle of the Pacific, you don’t expect to stumble upon
Does your car need a blow-off valve? We talk to the experts
Blow-off valves (BOVs) are a very common upgrade for most turbocharged engines, but are they actually needed? BOVs have been labelled essential for a turbo
A versatile touge-spec RX-7 nightcrawler
“Built for both drifting and circuit work, Jack’s RE Amemiya-influenced RX-7 is the perfect hybrid” View fullsize There are some cars — much like
What you need to know before buying a second-hand rotary engine
“We tap into the wealth of knowledge that PPRE’s head honcho Warren Overton has accumulated; in his 20 years of working within the rotary
What it’s like to hand build a Group 5 BMW
When looking to build a track-day car for his sons and himself, Richard Pykett went about it in a way that most others would not
Daily Driven: an icognito Evo streeter
We don’t only feature fully modified vehicles in NZ Performance Car magazine — the mildly modified get a look in too! It doesn’t matter what
The GODFATHER is coming to the Nationals
The 2016 V 4&Rotary Nationals will celebrate its 20th anniversary in January 2016, and it would seem they plan on doing so in style, with
Overboost: blown, 703hp work hack
“After destroying his original engine with too much boost, Scott Allen was left with two choices: scrap the project or build it better. Guess
Weekend Warrior: a Supra that serves up a clinic in clean
We don’t only feature fully modified vehicles in NZ Performance Car magazine — the mildly modified get a look in too! It doesn’t matter what
Six of New Zealand’s finest 4G63 bangers
Mitsubishi Evos have a heritage in New Zealand that is so strong that the Aussies are thinking of claiming it as their own. We’ve been
Forza 6 takes you through the evolution of racing games in this awesome video
Unless you live an extremely sheltered life, you’ll know that nostalgia is an ‘in’ thing for 2015. In an age of Chat Roulette, MyFaceTube, and
Toyota tough: a raised and boosted V8 Hilux to remember
“Chopped, raised, and boosted — what’s not to like about Joel Oswald’s Hilux” View fullsize Joel Oswald has always owned four-wheel drives, having had a
The screaming KE70 Corolla of the South
“Dan Yeoman’s Beams-powered KE70 is a testament to just how good a project can be if you stick to your guns and see it
What you need to know before buying second-hand brakes
“No one knows stoppers better than the guys at Race Brakes. Steve Currie and the team talk us through things you should be aware
