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End of an era: last Holden Commodore off the assembly lines
After nearly a century of making vehicles in Australia, parent company GM has pulled the pin on Holden’s last remaining production plant in

American Dream: rolling diary of Kiwis in the big country (part one)
Ever wanted to jump in a plane and head to America, taking in all the sights and sounds, and — more importantly — all

Meeanee magic: Hawke’s Bay Champs season opener
View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize What better way to put the long weekend away than at the dirt? That’s the logic taken

Nostalgia Horsepower: Pukekohe Hot Rod & Horsepower Show
Who, reading this, remembers the 1960s — a time when the majority of the vehicles featured in this magazine were the latest and

Levin the dream: Chrome N Custom Auto Festival
If you’ve not heard of Levin before, fear not, it’s not normally a town known for its car culture. An hour and a

Concept corner: runnin’ on empty
Every now and again, we get a Concept Corner submission that isn’t so much a dream as a reality waiting to happen. Here’s

Featured product: Gulf Western Comp-R is the good stuff
View fullsize Whether it’s driven on the road, or out on the track, the Gulf Western Comp-R range is developed to protect your high-output

Perfect match: flawless XB GT
The relationship between owner and builder can make or break a car — thankfully the team behind this GT Falcon was a perfect

Change of pace: Neil Robertson’s Model A hot rod
For Wellington’s Neil Robertson, stepping out of the limelight was the plan. However, the end result was stepping right back into it View

Something special: V8 Supercar hidden inside an XY Falcon
Take one classic ’70s Australian icon, add a healthy dose of late-model V8 supercar parts, and you end up with something pretty special!

Know your crates: what’s the deal with crate motors?
With a huge selection available on the market — both from retailers and specialist builders — it’s not always easy shopping for a

Smoothing the ride: the mysteries of suspension explained
It’s a simple subject that becomes increasingly complex the further you look into it. We delve into the world of suspension and how

To Helensville and back: here’s some Helensville burnout action
Spring is a busy time of year, as stores dust off the ‘sale’ banners, homemakers prepare for a caffeine-fuelled cleaning spree, and the automotive calendar

Beach Hop crowned New Zealand’s favourite event
For the last 17 years, Noddy Watts and the team behind the hugely successful Beach Hop festival have brightened up the calendars of Kiwi car

Hampton Downs Fast and Furious Racing
There’ll be something new at Mad Mike’s Summer Bash when the second round of the all-new Fast and Furious race format joins the party. It’s