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75 things every Kiwi car person should do before they die: part three
“For a small country, we’ve got not only an amazing number of cars, but also an amazing amount of things we can do with
We drive Audi’s supercar-killing station wagon
Let’s just establish this up front: putting a pair of turbos on top of a 5.0-litre V10 engine is ridiculous. It’s absurd and excessive, and
Moore wins on Touring Cars return
Auckland driver Richard Moore has starred in his debut of the BNT NZ Touring Cars at Hampton Downs Motorsport Park over the weekend of November
Weekly Motor Fix: best of British
In an effort to reinvigorate the Daimler marque after acquiring the company in the early ’60s, Jaguar slotted Daimler’s 2.5-litre V8 into their Mk2 body
Highlands 101: entire race production live!
If you didn’t catch the Highlands 101, which was held on November 15 at Highlands Motorsport Park, you can now watch the entire episode here.
Americarna going full throttle!
After looking like it wasn’t going to happen, the team behind Americarna recently confirmed that not only will Americarna proceed in 2016, but also 2017
First shipment of new Mustangs lands in New Zealand
The most anticipated new cars of 2015 have finally landed in New Zealand — the all-new, 2015 Ford Mustang. The first ship from the USA
World’s first Porsche Classic Centre
More than 70 per cent of the vehicles ever produced by Porsche are still running today. Following the lead set by organizations such as Ferrari
Get your classic car restoration sorted with our restoration guide
We all know that there’s always something that needs attending to, whether it’s simply tidying up interior carpets and upholstery, fixing that scratched windscreen, touching
Enthusiast Essentials: British sporting cars in miniature
Here’s some good news for all model-car enthusiasts: well-known collector David Wright — acclaimed author of A History of White Metal Transport Modelling and The
Emission update: Volkswagen find the answer
Volkswagen have been working as hard as possible to find the solution to put the emissions scandal that they’ve been embroiled in to rest, and
McMillin turns to nitro!
NZV8 columnist, and well-known drag racer, Morice McMillin has driven some fast cars during his drag racing career, but last Sunday the Hamilton-based driver
Scott Dixon to pilot Darracq at 2016 Leadfoot Festival
Leadfoot Festival is, without a doubt, one of New Zealand’s most highly regarded motorsport events. The reason why is simple, and it all began
Black Friday: two Zs, a mall, and a pair of Hoonigans
Every time we get sent something from the crowd at Hoonigan, we’re never disappointed. It’s always something wild, loud, and outright Hoon-ish. This time around,
Big guns head to Hampton Downs
“The new-look motor-racing season in New Zealand got off to a great start with the first Premier Motorsport event at Taupo Motorsport Park in
The tail ‘wagon’ the dog
Don’t tell your copier rep, but Mercedes-Benz’s latest version of the C63 AMG has arrived. Moneyed Kiwis fell in love with the first-generation C63 thanks
The Route 66 experience, part two: follow a bunch of Kiwis down Route 66
“Long-time hot rodder and NZV8 contributor, Kevin Shaw, embarked upon a month-long trek across the North American mecca of motoring — Route 66. Here’s
75 things every Kiwi car person should do before they die: part two
“For a small country, we’ve got not only an amazing number of cars, but also an amazing amount of things we can do with
Roadster wars: the Fiat 124 Spider returns
Almost 50 years since the original was introduced, an Italian-classic favourite makes a welcome return — albeit in thoroughly modern form. Yes, the Fiat 124 Spider
Get an ex-Moss C-Type in your garage
In 2016, specialist auction house Bonhams will return to Monaco to present an exclusive sale of 40 exceptional cars in a sale timed to
BMW M3: an E30 dream becomes reality
Most of us can remember when we first became passionate about cars — and certain makes at that. For me, I remember getting a ride
RIP Big Man: Jonah Lomu passes away aged 40
Sad news came across our desk today that New Zealand rugby icon Jonah Lomu passed away at the age of 40. While almost every Kiwi
Concept Corner: Pro Mod power
“Every month we ask the cover car owner for the concept they’d most like to build, or see built” As you’ll know, if you read
Get your paintwork looking on point
“Looking at getting paintwork done? Here are a few tips and businesses to check out” Aesthetically, the paint finish on your car is its
Shane Van Gisbergen wins Highlands 101 enduro
Driving a McLaren 650S GT3, the Kiwi team of Shane Van Gisbergen and Klark Quinn, who is the son of venue owner Tony Quinn, battled
The Route 66 experience, part one: follow a bunch of Kiwis down Route 66
“Long-time hot rodder and NZV8 contributor, Kevin Shaw, embarked upon a month-long trek across the North American mecca of motoring — Route 66. Here’s
Seeing red: the 2014 Ferrari 458 Speciale
“When the opportunity came along to get behind the wheel of this Ferrari supercar, Ashley didn’t need to be asked twice” Our plan was
Who’s running the numbers? New Zealand’s quickest street and drag cars
In every issue of NZV8 magazine we feature a list titled New Zealand’s Quickest Drag Racers (as seen below). The list isn’t so much
Old Stig approves of the new Mustang
The all-new Ford Mustang has been singled out as being the ultimate stunt car by Ben Collins — best remembered for his role as Stig
Fiat 500 hits a 1.5 million milestone
Fiat produced just over 3.4 million of their classic 500 ‘Bambina’ cars between 1957 and 1975, and on November 10, the 1.5 millionth example of
Be in to win a Scalextric Ford Escort MkI
Win a Scalextric Ford Escort MkI
Weekly Motor Fix: the car with a cult following — the Mini Moke
Mini designer Alec Issigonis laid down his blueprints for a utilitarian Mini in the early ’60s, and his idea became reality with the Mini Moke’s
Cut-price cat: a history lesson on the Jaguar XJ6 SI–SIII (1968–1987)
With its well-proportioned styling, supple suspension, luxurious interior, and silky XK power, the XJ6 represented an important advance for the Jaguar. Initially available at a
We’ve found eight ultimate ways to fit-out your garage
If you’re anything like us you spend every spare second in the garage — so why not make it a place of comfort and fit
Quick Quiz: how well do you know your classic Volkswagen?
Volkswagen have been in the media eye recently for all the wrong reasons — but at least we can all be safe in the knowledge that
Getting the facts straight: Spitfires at Le Mans
“Well of course, we’re past and present winners at Le Mans,” said the Porsche owner — he was deep in conversation with a Triumph owner
Enthusiast Essentials: have a good read of the history of microcars
Microcars at Large by Adam Quellin, examines a period in motoring history following World War II when raw materials were in short supply and many
Stitched up: the ultimate New Zealand upholstery guide
“It’s the final piece of the puzzle that completes the build of any car — we take a look at some of our favourite