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Mash the gas: 2019 Chrome Expression Session
When you boil down this massive love affair with all things automotive that we share, it’s a few simple factors that make it so damn addictive.

Tech dive: power-to-weight
What is it, how do you work it out, and what does it mean? View fullsize Some people say that there are two

Speed & Custom: the BurgerFuel fleet
With burgers named things like ‘Ford Freakout’, ‘Bacon Backfire’, ‘American Muscle’, and even ‘Bambina’, it doesn’t take a genius to figure out that long-running

Straight talk with Tony Johnson: The Guru
View fullsize Paul Knight. The Guru. One of the cleverest blokes around cars I’ve ever known, and as decent and dependable a guy

60 years of street hoonage: 2019 Waimate 50
View fullsize Clocking up a whopping 60 years, the Waimate 50 has become one of the most iconic motorsport events in the country. Each

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



