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Taupo Thunder Drags canceled

We’ve just been informed that the entire 2014–’15 race season planned for Taupo Thunder Dragway has been canceled. Promoter Ken Galvin stated in his release that only 11 racers had pre-entered for the

Focus on Howden Ganley for NZFMR 2015

There is nowhere else in the world where you will be able to see such a fine collection of Formula 5000 cars running and on display The New Zealand Festival

Mini Cooper crushed in the name of the law

In a bid to crush the illegal trade of vehicles between the UK and the US, the US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has been doing some crushing of their own. The images

Want to add Pope Francis’ Harley to your collection?

In a special countdown to Harley Davidson’s 110th anniversary celebrations, two commemorative motorcycle petrol tanks were presented to Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI — they were signed, and returned to Harley Davidson’s

Get familiar with the law this summer

This summer, over the holiday season, there are two things Kiwi drivers should look out for on the road. The speed limit tolerance has changed and the drink-driving limit has also

Larry Larson dips into the fives

Following up on his street-legal Chevrolet S10’s overwhelming success during the 2014 Hot Rod Drag Week, where he ran a 6.16 at 219.61mph, beating Andy Frost’s 6.403 at 229.31mph, Larry Larson

Iconic Porsche 911 models driving into the sky

  View fullsize Three Porsche 911 vehicles are planned to tower above traffic with Porsche AG looking into erecting a new landmark at its Stuttgart headquarters in Germany. The sculpture,

Hot rods rescue St Johns

  “Getting the hot rods out of the garage and out on the road for a Sunday cruise is great, but getting them out for a great cause is even

Team Tander and Quinn win

  View fullsize Tony Quinn and Garth Tander win the Highlands 101 endurance race Tony Quinn achieved one of the objectives he’d set himself for last weekend’s Highlands 101 race