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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
McLaren P1 touches down for Big Boys Toys event
View fullsize McLaren P1 supercar arrives at Auckland International Airport It’s here! The star attraction at this year’s Big Boys Toys event at the ASB
Leadfoot returns in 2015
Leadfoot Festival is one of the country’s most anticipated motorsport events, and it only happens every second year. Hosted at Rod Millen’s iconic ranch in
Lamborghini Huracan crashes during Targa South Island
We didn’t quite want to believe it, but the film footage proves it’s true. Five-time event winner Tony Quinn and Naomi Tillett’s 2014 Lamborghini Huracan
Lowndes scores Camaro drive
“The Highlands 101November 8–9, 2014Highlands Motorsport ParkCromwell, Central Otago” View fullsize It’s looking like November’s Highlands 101 endurance race is set for a shake
Bugs and butterflies sorted during Targa South Island’s prologue stages
Yesterday’s two prologue stages in and around Christchurch were a great way to start the 20th annual Targa tarmac motor rally, according to top prospect
Big Boys Toys: The Makita Motorhood line-up
The Big Boys Toys event takes over Auckland’s ASB Showgrounds from November 7–9, and we’ve organized some of the coolest rides we’ve featured to show
Targa ‘King’ faces tough fight to regain crown
Words by Ross MacKay Targa tarmac rally ‘King’ Tony Quinn and co-driver Naomi Tillett face a tough battle next week as the five-time winner attempts
Greg Goudie’s 1969 Ford Escort RS1600 MkI
In the lead-up to Targa South Island, running October 27 to November 2, 2014, Greg Goudie dropped by our studio with his 1969 Ford Escort
Ford set to quit V8 Supercars?
In a shock announcement to Ford, and V8 Supercars fans alike, reports surfaced over Bathurst weekend that Ford Australia were set to quit V8
1964–2014: 50 years of Mustang
1964–1966 On March 9, 1964, the very first Mustang rolled off Ford’s production line — and by the time of the car’s official on-sale date,
Top 11 cars featured in New Zealand Classic Car magazine
Coming up with our top 10 featured cars in New Zealand Classic Car magazine over the years proved to be just too difficult. So instead of arguing
New name for BNT V8 SuperTourers
The series formerly known as ‘BNT V8 SuperTourers’ has been officially rebranded as ‘BNT NZ SuperTourers’. “The series needed a much stronger identity so