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We’ve taken the hard yards out of Christmas shopping
We all get bombarded with the, “What do you want for Christmas?” and the, “You’re so hard to buy for” comments. Well we’ve found a
Checking out the behind-the-scenes action at CMC
We’ve all read the race reports before and have all seen the cars (or photos of cars) out on the track, but there’s a whole
Ultimate barn find: Ferrari 250 GT and countless classics
In this era, where mankind has access to nearly every corner of the globe, it is inevitable that the classic barn find is dying —
A 26-day journey from Perth to Sydney in your classic car
There’s those road trips that regularly feature on ‘things to do before you die’ lists, around Europe and across America for example. Closer to home, the
Got room for a 1936 Ford Sedan in your garage?
If you’ve ever wanted to own a hot rod, but never had the cash, then this may be your chance. The New Zealand Hot Rod
A classic car blast from the past: January 1915, 1940, 1965, 1990
Once again, Graeme Rice looks back on the motoring worlds of 100, 75, 50, and 25 years ago January 1915 View fullsize Chevrolet’s Model T
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,
Highlands Festival of Speed teams up with Aussie Racing Cars
It’s been confirmed that the two-day Highlands Festival of Speed — Muscle Car Battle, to be held over the weekend of January 30–February 1, 2015, has been paired
Win a Scalextric Lotus Exige
Most would normally link Colin Chapman’s legendary Lotus marque to Formula One and sports car racing rather than rallying, although those who remember the legendary
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
St Heliers fills with classics, customs, and kids toys
The first Monday of December may mean different things for different people, but for us it’s always the day of the annual ‘Toy Run’. The Toy
A Sunday morning dose of Caffeine and Classics
It hasn’t even been two years yet since the inception of the monthly Caffeine and Classics event, but in that time it has become quite possibly
Will this weekend see New Zealand’s first four-second pass?
This weekend (November 29–30) is going be a big one — the second round of the IHRA NZ National series will be hitting Meremere Dragway following the
Big rigs and V8s ready to rumble
The BNT NZ SuperTourers are set to hit the Fuchs 500 event at Pukekohe Park Raceway this weekend, over November 28–30. Their brute V8 power will
Summer, beaches, and 1969 HK Holden Premier station wagons
With Christmas just around the corner and summer finally making an appearance, it’s time to start thinking about how to spend those lazy days ahead.
Lake Karapiro brimming with Stragglers
“Held every year in support of Waikato-based kids’ charities, the Stragglers Car Club charity show is growing every year, and this year Kevin Shaw
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
Vintage treasures on the side of the motorway
If vintage cars are your thing, then the North Shore Vintage Car Club’s annual swap meet was the place to be on Sunday, November 23.
Rolling in Rolls-Royce luxury
Getting to travel in ultimate luxury isn’t something we get to do very often. Thanks to Team McMillan Limited we got to sample the latest Rolls-Royce
Jewels amongst the jumble at Southwards’ swap meet
One of the country’s must-see automotive attractions, the Southward Car Museum, held its annual Auto Jumble on November 16. Back in 1956 the late Sir Len Southward started
23,000 auto parts, what would you grab?
“Win one of ten Repco gift cards worth $50 by telling us what you’d use it for” If you want to feel totally immersed
A crash course in the slippery stuff
We all know engine oil as that stuff you (or your mechanic) pour into your engine every service interval, but there’s a lot of science
What car would you put this subwoofer in?
We’ve been cleaning up the office and we’ve found a couple of Sony subwoofers, which we’re keen to rehome. All you need to do
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
How two buckets will change your life
If you’re anything like us you’ll hate the small swirly scratches in your car’s paintwork that are seemingly unavoidable. Unavoidable, until you hear a tip
$100K and seven years on, Stragglers back for more
“ Stragglers Cambridge Charity Car Show Sunday, November 23, 2014 10am–3pm Lake Karapiro Domain, Cambridge ” The annual Stragglers Cambridge Charity Car Show always
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
Targa’s confirmed 2015 dates — check them out now
Targa New Zealand has announced the first details of their 2015 events, following the unprecedented interest in the successful 20th anniversary Targa event in the
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
Mike Lowe’s trusty steed heads into retirement
After finishing 20 years’ of Targa, Mike Lowe’s Fiat Abarth will be retired to the New Zealand National Motorsport Museum All racers have to
A classic car blast from the past: December 1914–1989
“Once again, Graeme Rice looks back on the motoring worlds of 100, 75, 50, and 25 years ago” View fullsize Jesse G Vincent –
Restore British vehicles from the couch
There are not many instances where you can ‘settle down’ to an evening of car restoration. But on Saturday, November 8 at 7.30pm, all
Win a battery-powered–bike prize pack worth up to $1500
View fullsize Want a chance to win this Makita BBY180Z 18V Cordless Motor Assisted Bicycle, and a free 12-month subscription to either NZ Performance Car,
GT Radial Thunder in the Park roaring towards Pukekohe
If you’re anything like us, 11 racing classes being showcased over one weekend sounds right up our alley, and this year’s GT Radial Thunder in
Speculation surrounding John Force sponsor peaks
Speculation and anticipation surrounding the sponsorship of one of the world’s most well-known drag racers, John Force, has now been put to rest. John Force
Get your entire car club to Leadfoot Festival 2015
We’re fast approaching the Leadfoot Festival, held over February 6–8, 2015 at Leadfoot Ranch in Hahei, and you can get your car club invited to
Inkster and Winn take out Targa South Island
View fullsize Glenn Inkster and Spencer Winn win the 20th anniversary Targa South Island / Photo: Fast Company/ProShotz After winning their class in a staggering
Quinn aims for two Highlands 101 victories with Tander
With this year’s Highlands 101 endurance race meeting being held this weekend, November 8–9, at Highlands Motorsport Park in Cromwell, Tony Quinn has paired up
Targa South Island leg three and injured drivers named
We’ve just been informed that the contestants who were involved in a serious accident during Special Stage 14 of Targa South Island, near Oamaru, were