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Nascar bloopers: here comes the boom!
A bizarre situation unfolded during the Nascar Xfinity series race at Watkins Glen over the weekend of August 6–7. Derrike Cope’s No. 70 Chevrolet Nascar
It’s 1973: which car would you park in your one-car garage?
It’s not often we’ll torture you with such a small garage, but here it is. Which of the following vehicles would you prefer to store
Stephen Mitchell’s incredibly rare 1965 Chrysler Valiant V8
“Whilst travelling through the South Island, we dropped by to check out Stephen Mitchell’s incredibly original and rare 1965 Chrysler Valiant V8” Once we’d
How do you celebrate rallying in New Zealand’s 50th birthday?
Fifty years of rallying in New Zealand will be marked in 2017 with a tour of the nation’s most celebrated rally stages. The week-long tours
Western Springs is no longer: introducing Vodafone Speedway
It has been announced that iconic Kiwi motorsport brand and venue, Western Springs, will be rebranded this summer after partnering with telecommunications company, Vodafone NZ.
When Chris Amon was reunited with his BMW CSL ‘Batmobile’
Chris Amon competed in six races during 1973 with the BMW that featured on the cover of the December 2011 cover of New Zealand
New Zealand, the Aston Martin DB11 has landed
Following the driving debut of the Aston Martin DB11 at the 2016 Goodwood Festival of Speed in late July, luxury British brand Aston Martin has
RIP: Chris Amon 1943–2016
It was with heavy hearts that we learnt today of the passing of one of New Zealand motorsport’s greats — Chris Amon. Chris passed
Would you pay $420K for an Acura NSX?
Whoa, never in my life did I think that a Honda, or Acura in this instance, would sell for close to half a million dollars
Settle the quarrel: which is the best V8?
Purists, now is your time to hit that voting button. We know that all of these engines are favourites of most of you, so get
Lamborghini gets a facelift: good, or bad?
For me, the later-model Lamborghinis aren’t the most attractive supercars out there. For some, their fighter jet–like appearance has them drooling, but for me, I
Weekly Motor Fix: 1949 Humber Super Snipe ambulance
“This truly unique and original Humber Super Snipe ambulance is believed to be one of two left in the world” View fullsize Owner Trevor
Twelve of the best: a closer look at a 1932 Packard Sport Phaeton Model 905
Back in 2015, we spent a week in the Queenstown area. We got to meet some wonderful and very friendly classic car owners keen
Enthusiast Essentials: Rain eXcellence
You’d be hard-pressed to find a true car lover who hasn’t heard of Rain-X, but just because a product has been around for decades
Enthusiast Essentials: have you got all of these in your shed?
With the diverse range of vehicles covered by our motoring titles, New Zealand Classic Car, NZV8, and NZ Performance Car, it’s clear that the car
Petrolicious Pick: Lancia Delta S4 Group B
When a new video drops on the Petrolicious YouTube channel, we’re always excited to see what it’s all about. Recently we wrote an article on
Are you installing your car audio wrong?
Think about it for a minute. When you go to a concert, even if you’re sitting too far away to see who’s on stage, you
Mahindra North Island Endurance Series ends with a tie
A series of unfortunate events. It may be the title of a Hollywood movie, but for the Mahindra North Island Endurance Series competitors, it has
The power club: HSV Clubsport LSA R8 powerhouse
It’s hard to write something about the Holden Special Vehicles (HSV) range that’s not been said before. Terms like ‘bang for buck’, ‘value for
Club Corner: Porsche Club of New Zealand
The Porsche Club of New Zealand was established in December 1975 and had its 40th-anniversary celebrations in 2015. The club is number 54 of
Bangers and Ash: modern dilemma
I’m sure you’ve all heard the adage ‘you can’t beat modern technology’ — after all, technology’s something that permeates our daily lives, whether we like it or not.
Showcase of speed: why you should be at CRC Speedshow 2016
It’s not every day that you get to experience something like CRC Speedshow. A dream expo for those with a love of all things
Which is the best Mustang generation?
We know this is going to spark riots like you’ve never seen before, but what Mustang is the most popular? Lets settle this once and
CRC Speedshow: a weekend built for speed and adrenalin
Year after year, the CRC Speedshow never fails to disappoint. It’s a motorsport enthusiast’s dream event in which they can get up close and personal
Pimp my ride, Canterbury style
“No matter what has been thrown at Cantabs over the past five years, generosity in the south is still strong!” Many of us have
Do you know about the abandoned Packard Automotive Plant?
Founded in 1899, Packard was an American automotive marque that produced a suite of luxury automobiles, including the Packard 120, Packard Clipper, Packard Hawk, and
Sixties street scorcher: 426 Hemi-powered Coronet
“Some cars need no introduction, and a 1966 Dodge Coronet with factory-optioned 426-Hemi and four-speed manual is quite safely one such car” Chrysler’s Hemi
Win a Ford GT40 Le Mans 1966 Jochen Neerpasch / Jacky Ickx
Win a Ford GT40 Le Mans 1966 Jochen Neerpasch / Jacky Ickx
Weekly Motor Fix: a rare Corvette Collector Edition
Being a bit of a Corvette fan — and owner of several over the years — I was pleasantly surprised when a reader recently sent
Daily Driven: a Japan-based McLaren P1 commuter
If I were to say to you that you have one choice of car to make your daily commute in, in a city as congested
Buller’s 25th All Ford Day
What better way to celebrate 25 years of the popular event that is the All Ford Day, than with a record number of cars! And
Car lover’s dream job up for grabs
We all know working at an insurance company is boring, right? You’d be just another nameless employee stuck wearing a suit in an ivory tower
Pick up the July issue for some classic entertainment
Defining a classicWhen an old friend asked me recently, “When does a car become a classic?”, it started me thinking. To be perfectly honest,
Win the experience of a lifetime with Century Yuasa Batteries
Century Yuasa Batteries is giving battery purchasers the chance to win an unforgettable experience of a lifetime, and it couldn’t be easier to enter.
When the boat comes in: a classic boat and car combo
If you ask anyone who knows me reasonably well, they’ll more than likely tell you I have a real passion for originality when it
Enthusiast Essentials: get your hands on our must-have products
With the diverse range of vehicles covered by our motoring titles, New Zealand Classic Car, NZV8, and NZ Performance Car, it’s clear that the car
Chris Evans quits Top Gear amidst tumbling ratings
You remember Jeremy Clarkson’s fire and brimstone departure from BBC, and Top Gear, last year? Well, this is not about that, but it does concern
At the sign of the trident: taking in the classic sights in Italy
“Jacqui travels to Italy to take in the sights, visit a few auto museums and, of course, to drive a handful of classic Maseratis”
A flock of Fords: the remarkable classic British collection
“We stopped off in Motueka to check out Richard Horrell’s collection of classic Fords” As a young Motueka lad growing up on a tobacco