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We examine Mazda’s bloodlines to find the history of the 808
The Mazda Grand Familia, as it was known in Japan, was sold as the Mazda 808 in some export markets including Asia, Australia, and New
Weekend Warrior: Todd Bradley’s mean green-eyed Subaru WRX
We don’t only feature fully modified vehicles in NZ Performance Car magazine — the mildly modified daily drivers get a look in too! It doesn’t
Think you’ve seen it all? Well, here’s an LS1-powered Nissan Navara
“Whether you’re a fan of the humble Nissan Navara or not, you’ve got to love what Zac Wilkinson’s created from his” There must be
Is ‘Godzilla’ going to be terrorizing New Zealand in 2017?
After a 23-year hiatus from top-tier Australian competition, a factory-supported Nissan GT-R might find itself returning to racetracks we know and love via the Australian
Get in dad’s good books; win him a $10,000 holiday for Father’s Day
Although he tries not to show it, your dad’s tired of receiving socks and shaving cream for Father’s Day every year. So why not treat
Japan endeavours to beat Europe at their own game with Honda NSX GT racer
With GT3 and sports car competition growing worldwide faster than VTEC hits the proverbial redline, it should come as no surprise that Honda are considering
The sights and sounds: A car nerd’s reflections on Chrome
View fullsize I’ve been looking forward to the 2015 Mothers Chrome Expression Session for a long time now, for several different reasons. One reason
Freedom of expression: what we found at the 2015 Chrome Expression Session
“We’ve waited all year for the 2015 Mothers Chrome Expression Session, as last year surprised many with a two-day action-filled event. This year was no
Guns, cops, and automobiles: check out this wicked Drift Allstars mash-up
Are you looking for a different take on the event coverage of round three of the 2015 Drift Allstars series in Latvia? Well look no further, here
Timeslip grabber: Tony Gera’s 1970 Ford Mustang
“It may be one of the most popular colours amongst Mustang restorers, but make no mistake: this Grabber Orange ’70 fastback is not your
All-original ’70s survivor: 1974 Mazda 808 coupé
“Keeping it in the family, Greg writes about the all-original Japanese coupe owned by his son and daughter-in-law, Jonny and Jo Price” View fullsize
Meet Daniel, and his K-series–powered Honda Integra DC5
“With K24A swaps becoming more common in DC5s nowadays, Daniel Tok wanted to go one step further, by adding a very large turbo into
What everybody needs to know about the 2015 Chrome Expression Session
Over the weekend of August 8–9, the Mothers Chrome Expression Session event returns to Hampton Downs Motorsport Park, and the 4&Rotary team have ensured that
Heading to WTAC? Here’s how to win a VIP upgrade
The Yokohama World Time Attack Challenge (WTAC), being held on October 16–17 is shaping up to be one of the best yet, with more international teams
Ride shotgun around Hampton Downs in NZ Performance Car’s cover car with Mark Gibson
View fullsize NZ Performance Car magazine’s current cover car, Gary Morgan’s Possum Bourne Motorsport–built Subaru BRZ, is definitely an immaculately presented machine — but how