Kustomville: Where the real work happens in public
Every year at Cooly Rocks On, a precinct on the Gold Coast does something most car shows would never attempt — it builds cars in front of the crowd. NZV8 caught up with Joel Archard, the Australian Beatnik behind Kustomville, ahead of the 2026 event
BEACH HOP 26 PREVIEW: RAIN DIDN’T STOP THE HOP
Rain or shine, Whangamatā still came alive with five days of V8 rumble, chrome, and rock ‘n’ roll, proving that New Zealand’s car culture is officially waterproof
Stateside Parts, No Drama: Meet NZ’s American Vehicle Specialist
If you’ve ever waited three weeks for a part from the States only to find it’s the wrong one, Vincent Offenbaker would like a word
Cooly Rocks On 2026 — Gold Coast, Queensland June 3–7, 2026
Australia’s biggest nostalgia festival is back for another year, bringing five days of muscle cars, rock ’n’ roll, and nostalgic vibes to Coolangatta
Inside the March/April issue of NZV8
A look at the featured highlights from Issue 232
Rear Ended
Barry White wanted something weird. He’s got all that and more in this twin-turbo Kevlar-clad wide-body Commodore!
Inside the January/February issue of NZV8
A look at the featured highlights from issue 231
Lowriders in NZ — Old Skool Rydz 25th Anniversary Event
We asked long-standing member Josh Trybula to detail their recent celebration event and recount some of what’s happened over the past two decades.
Sunday Drive Repco Beach Hop 26 Live Auction
The Sunday Drive auction at Repco Beach Hop 25 was certainly a highlight, and after selling through the majority of inventory on the day, we caught up with Taylor from Sunday Drive for a chat about what makes the auction process at the festival so successful
NASTY9 Build Montage — One of NZ’s Best Camaros
Some may say that beauty is only skin deep, but, on this wicked ’69, it goes a whole lot further — here’s a
Chrome Still Shining — Chrome Horsepower Festival 2025
We went down to the Chrome Horsepower Festival to check out how the V8 turnout was, and we weren’t disappointed
Inside the November/December issue of NZV8
A look at the featured highlights from issue 230
Events
Four Decades of Dedication — Southern Dragways 40th Anniversary
Bonus Gallery: With a wide variety of cars attending meetings throughout the season, this event draws to a close the 40th anniversary of Southern Dragways
Molten Rubber — Muscle Car Madness 2025
Bonus Gallery: Muscle Car Madness 2025 cranked the volume, packed the burnout pad, and delivered one hell of a weekend
Three Wheeling – 2025 Lowrider Nats
Low ‘n’ slow, trick paint and 100 spoke wheels is the name of the game, this is the 2025 Lowrider Nats!
More Than a Side Show, A Way Of Life
Church Of Speed Early October saw the welcome return of the ever-evolving The Side Show – a car show produced by local club Trouble Bound
Motorsport
Dedicated circuit planned for Bathurst
View fullsize Made up of roads open to the public most of the year, Bathurst’s legendary Mount Panorama circuit is only available for
Fastest woman on wheels passes away
View fullsize Race car driver and TV personality Jessi Combs died after a fatal crash chasing a land speed record in North American
Going out with a bang: Burger King Super Saloon Pro Dirt Series final
The final round of the Burger King Super Saloon Pro Dirt Series (round 9) was held 3 February at the Robertson Holden Speedway
Dust trap: Burger King Pro Dirt Super Saloon Series round eight
Held the night after the previous round, round eight of the Burger King Pro Dirt Super Saloon Series was held 26 January at
