History lesson: the humble Subaru WRX
24 April 2017
“The name itself is an acronym for ‘World Rally eXperimental’.” Las year [2016] was a big one for Subaru, as November marked the
“The name itself is an acronym for ‘World Rally eXperimental’.” Las year [2016] was a big one for Subaru, as November marked the
Great art is an outward expression of an artist’s perception of the world, while the inner workings of a tuner’s mind — at times
WRX fans can rejoice, as this month we finally have an STi gracing the cover following a long hiatus for the brand. And what a
The Briggs twins are keeping high-powered Evolutions alive, despite breaking more than their fair share of parts as they battle each other to
“If there is one thing that divides the fans of the Demon Energy D1NZ National Drifting Championship more than any other, it’s the engine
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The name ‘Mad Mike’ Whiddett first became synonymous with the rotary engine after his Skidfest antics in a certain blue 808. That car
A shining example of sophistication mixed with the rawness of Porsche’s motorsport prowess — introducing Vince’s air-cooled, flared-out, and huge-footed ’78 911 SC
“A deal was struck, and we made the two-hour trip back to our hostel carrying them [Focus Racing] on the train during peak
We take a walk back into Toyota’s history, to a time before it became the automotive giant we know today View fullsize It
Steve Ellicott’s 808 was never built for shows or to look nice; it was built to thrash — built to kill tyres
Rising from the ashes of a stacked AE86, and on a mission to spank some Escorts on the stages, meet the Millington-powered
Grant Munro from Rotorsport Racing & Engine Balancing shows us exactly what goes on when balancing the internals of the rotary engine View
“It was only ever owned by two people: the original owner, and the guy I bought it off. They would sell it to
View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Your car’s interior may see more wear and tear than its exterior, depending on how you treat it,
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