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Bad Habits: Frank and Maree’s Shed
Frank and Maree Wilson’s collection of stuff isn’t just amazing; it’s every car lover’s fantasy come to life! View fullsize I don’t find

Concept Corner: Petty Pickup
Bic Anderson has built some of the coolest cars in the country for customers, including this issue’s cover car. here’s what’s brewing in

American Invasion: Trentham American Vehicle Day 2018
View fullsize Wellington had the summer of its life earlier this year with high temperatures, calm — yes, calm — conditions with not

The Golden Ticket: NZBC Grand Final at Masterton
Earlier this year, the local burnout scene was rocked with the news that the New Zealand Burnout Championship (NZBC) had received the local

Turning Back Time: Nostalgia Drags 2018
Warning: subjective statement ahead. As far as drag racing in New Zealand is concerned, there are few events that can hold a candle

Repco Beach Hop 18: day one (Waihi)
Those of you who stayed away from Repco Beach Hop 18 because of the dodgy-looking weather forecast, shame on you — the meteorologists

National Fever: 50th New Zealand Nationals at Masterton
The 50th New Zealand Nationals was contested over March 17–18 at Masterton Motorplex, drawing competitors from all over the country. With a total

Concept Corner: Anglia Management
the blown and injected XW cruiser on this issue’s cover is one sweet machine, so it may come as a surprise to learn

Kruz On In: the NZV8 team visit Kruzin Kustoms
Kruzin Kustoms is certainly no stranger to our pages, and the team has been up to a fair bit, so we decided to

Legendary: The 4Guys Autobarn Legends of Bathurst Festival
Any true Kiwi car lover will have fond memories of their hero cars and drivers lapping Bathurst, but never did any ever imagine

Enthusiast Essentials: WD-40 EZ Reach
We don’t need to sit here and convince you how essential having WD-40 in your tool box is, as chances are it’s saved

Through the traps: dropping numbers at the IHRA Nationals 2018
On the competition calendar of New Zealand drag racing, the annual IHRA Nationals meeting at Meremere Dragway would have to rate as among

Pursuit of perfection: crafting the ultimate street rod
In the internet age, it’s surprisingly easy to become ensnared in the hyperbole and bluster that surrounds just about anything that people may

V8 Killer: Inside the next-gen Holden Supercar powerplant
V8 Supercars will finally enter the 21st century next year with the introduction of the Gen2 rules, which allow non-V8 engines to enter

Concept Corner: Pro-Street Premier
View fullsize We’ve seen what Tony Witinitara can do with an HZ Premier, chipping away bit by bit as time and money allow.