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Level up: Repco become Supercars Official Automotive Parts Retailer
View fullsize After returning to the series in 2018, Repco has just announced they have signed a multi-year agreement with the Virgin Australia

Event calendar: Repco Takapuna Rocks Festival
The Takapuna suburb on Auckland’s North Shore has a lot to offer by way of beachfront living, good eateries and bars, and an all-year summery vibe — even if it happens to drizzle from time to time.

Reproduction body-maker Deuce Customs trades hands
View fullsize As the exclusive New Zealand dealer for Deuce Customs for nearly 25 years, Rods by Reid are pleased to announce that

Event Calendar: Kaikoura Hop 2019
The Kaikoura Hop has been going from strength to strength each year. The 2019 incarnation highlights the popularity of the event, having been bumped up to a massive five-day schedule rammed with all kinds of exciting car and entertainment offerings.

NZV8 x NZ Performance Car quickest streeters shoot-out
View fullsize We’ve long included a list of the country’s quickest street cars in each issue of NZV8 and NZ Performance Car, acting

Drag racing united by IHRA and NZDRA
View fullsize You know it’s a pretty big deal when an email hits your inbox announcing that the powers that be at the

Enthusiast essentials: HELLA LED Light Bars
View fullsize Whether you frequent the open road or simply want to make sure your entire street is lit up like it’s midday,

Right-hook C8 Corvette confirmed for NZ
View fullsize If you thought the announcement that the Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 will be sold locally was a big deal, hold onto your pants;

WIN Triple Eight Red Bull Holden Racing hot laps with Gearwrench!
Gearwrench tools is stepping up its presence in New Zealand, kicking off its relaunch with some high-speed supercar action. The premium US brand’s claim

HSV celebrates production of 1000th ZL1
Marking a significant milestone for HSV, a ‘red hot’ Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 was the honoured vehicle that rolled off the company’s production line

Caffeine and Gasoline offers exclusive club cruise session
View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize We need not lecture you on the good time that is Caffeine and Gasoline, the Caffeine and Classics spin-off event held

Team builder special: SuperThriller JetSprint
Skip doing the basic if you want exceptional from your team. For your next team-building function, give the people what they really want:

Serious thrills: Superthriller Jet Sprint thrash test!
Life in the passenger seat can be a bit boring; sometimes you’ve got to take control! View fullsize Benj Wilkinson is late, almost

WIN with Scott McLaughlin’s Road To Redemption book tour!
Scott McLaughlin, Road to Redemption View fullsize Exclusive to Repco, Kiwi Supercar champion Scott McLaughlin’s new book, Road to Redemption, is available from

Watch Teng Tools Muscle Garage Season 4, and be in to WIN!
Teng Tools Muscle Garage covers the local V8 car scene from the eyes of your average Kiwi petrolhead, with an inside look at