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The 2016 Ford Focus RS is making waves
With the death of the Mitsubishi Evolution, Subaru has been crying out for a new challenger. Has the 2016 Ford Focus RS responded to this
Buckle yourself in for a weekend filled with Goodwood Festival, streaming live here
The running of the annual Goodwood Festival of Speed, on until June 28, looks to be one of the most diverse yet. Every cornerstone of
Alfa Romeo unveil 2016 Giulia Quadrifoglio M3-Fighter
Alfa Romeo have revealed their latest entry to the four-door super-saloon battle — the Giulia Quadrifoglio. Expected to face off against the likes of the BMW M3 and
Welcome to the off season: part three
Continuing on from part one of the post-season report by ‘MGN’, outlining the Demon Energy D1NZ Pro class (check it out here), the drivers in positions 14–7 of
Rattle Guns and Lipstick: Skyline with a pink heart
“Yep, $1500 will be plenty to build my RB25DE+T.” Uttering those famous last words I dove head first into my first-ever engine build. At the
Weekly Motor Fix: Toyota Aristo — the gentleman’s Supra
After the successful launch of Toyota’s first-generation (S140) Aristo, the brand knew they were onto something with their original premium sedan, which was packed with
We’ve got the gallery of 10 years of our hottest photo shoots
Even after the first gallery of our previous cover girls went live, we’re still getting plenty of messages stating that you want more. So here’s the next
Welcome to the off season: part two
You know when you start someone of an older generation on a rant and they just keep going and going like Abe Simpson? Well, that’s what
LS V8 conversions: is the grass really greener? We talk to the experts
“We speak to those in the know to resolve the LS V8 versus force-fed Japanese feud once and for all” View fullsize You’ve
Who knew you could front flip a monster truck? See the evidence here
Anyone with a basic understanding of the laws of physics will know that a 4.5-ton monster truck should not easily be front flipping through the air.
California drifting: the American way of grass-roots drifting
“Ashleigh Monaghan takes a first-hand look at the American way of grass-roots drifting” If you’re lucky enough to live in close vicinity to a
Garage Life: building ourselves a new place to call home — part one
For those of you that have followed my editorials and Garage Life column in NZ Performance Car over the years, you’ll know that I have always had
Weekly Motor Fix: Mercedes-Benz C350 AMG — how the Germans do it
It’s not often I get to shoot something German and late-model, but the chance came up over the weekend of June 13–14 to shoot this
Automotive industry helps raise $200,000 for Camp Quality
The sixth annual Camp Quality Dinner and Auction held on Wednesday, June 10, was hosted by John Andrew Ford and Mazda, and saw the more
Saving the planet one beer at a time
Us Kiwis love a cold one, and we could soon be saving the planet every time we pop the top off a beer. DB Export
