When twin-turbo V6 power meets electric punch, you get 470kW and 825Nm of hybrid muscle — we took Audi’s all-new RS5 to Hampton Downs to see if it lives up to the iconic RS badge
Sim racing has evolved far beyond gaming into a serious way to learn and train at home; we sat down with Harry from Speednation to explain why more drivers are turning to it and how to build a setup from first rig to full simulator
Long before social media became the place to showcase builds, New Zealand’s custom scene came alive at events like Auto Salon and 4 & Rotary Nationals. Brendon Gilbert looks back at the 2000’s show era, where outrageous audio systems, fabrication, and attention to detail created some of the most memorable show cars of the time.
From a small shed in Coatesville to conquering Final Bout USA and touring Europe. We look back at 20 years of C’s Garage, their Japanese-inspired style, and the full build specs behind the fleet.
Toyota New Zealand has announced that its Gazoo Racing (GR) performance arm is now a standalone brand, promising an exciting future for Kiwi car enthusiasts
Seven years of setbacks, sacrifices and stubborn persistence created this jet-black RX-2, and Jason Steiner still drives it like it was meant to be driven.
We take a look inside Fraser Cars, the Auckland workshop building bespoke lightweight sports cars, kit builds, and custom restorations for almost 40 years.
We catch up with TPD owner Jon-Paul (‘JP’) Ferguson to uncover the story behind NZ’s first Mugen-tuned Civic Type R, exploring the collaboration behind the build and how TPD is pushing the latest Honda performance platforms forward
Take a look at the featured highlights from Issue 322!
Since 2004, Fenix Cooling has been keeping performance builds running at peak operating temp. We caught up with the Kiwi team behind the brand to find out how a local operation became a go-to name for performance cooling worldwide, get a peek behind the scenes at their product development, and learn why a proper cooling setup is crucial when you start pushing big power.
We sit down with Audi New Zealand to discuss the importance of maintaining older Audi models, what goes into a genuine European vehicle service, and how the Audi Essential Service programme helps owners keep their cars running at their best.
Honda has taken the humble Kei car formula and dragged it into the electric age. With JDM-inspired styling, a BOOST mode, simulated gearbox, and genuine driver focus, the Super-ONE might just prove EVs don’t have to be boring.
Pour the oil built for a stock Corolla into a built RB26 running 15 psi on a Saturday track day, and you’re gambling with a very expensive engine. JDM performance engines were designed decades ago around specific oil chemistries, bearing clearances and rev ranges, and the moment you start modifying boost, cams or redline, the factory recommendation stops being the full story. This guide walks through what RB, JZ, SR20, K-series, rotary, EJ/FA and 4G63T engines actually need from their oil, and why.
From a smashed-up daily to the world stage at Summernats, Naz Poshklidi’s Supra is more than a 1200hp smoke machine. It’s a promise kept to his boy, a nod to his roots, and proof that Kiwis do it better at 8,000rpm.
Haden Wasley’s chopped tubbed and blown RX-7 mixes the best of street rodding style with a whole lot of brap!
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