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The power: a lesson in Aussie-style engine bays
Those Aussies are good at some things, and car building happens to be one. And not just the build in earnest, but the finishing touches,
No more Lexus V8?
Amidst the hype of Lexus unveiling its newest flagship sedan — the 2018 LS 500 — General Manager Jeff Bracken dropped a bombshell at the
Smoke and limiters: scenes from the Summernats burnout pad
Forget about rugby — and do the same for cricket if you haven’t already — Australia’s national sport may as well be burnouts, and the
Flying the flag: Kiwi Carnage hits Summernats
What can I tell you about Street Machine Summernats that hasn’t been said before? Nothing much, really, and since this year marked the event’s 30th
Quick Fix: initial ignition timing
The ability to check your engine’s initial ignition timing is one of the most important ‘basic’ abilities to possess when it comes to troubleshooting,
Straight Talk: a funny thing happened at Palmy
Some funny stuff goes on at hot rod events. Well, I think so. That’s because hot rodders can be colourful characters. I guess they
The people behind the New Zealand V8 scene: Alan Lee Group
NZV8: Hey Alan, looks like you guys are pretty much a one-stop automotive shop!Alan: Correct, we are. I started the business in 1982, doing
Pirtek race diary: the joy of nitro
Sometimes in life you don’t want to pinch yourself, in case what’s happening is, in fact, just a dream! I have been lucky enough
The cars of hit TV show Westside
“Outrageous Fortune was a smash hit, and its prequel, Westside, has gained even more fans thanks to its use of iconic Westie wheels. With
Where is Dave Green’s 1976 Chev Corvette now?
In the drag racing world, where things are won or lost on hundredths of a second, 10 years is a lifetime. When Dave Green’s
Daily Grind: take it back to the ’40s!
We want to see your cool daily drivers! If you’re passionate about it, and you drive it to work every day, we can showcase
Rattling Cages: Rattla Motorsport’s Shelby GT500
“Meet ‘RATTLM’, the Rattla team’s latest weapon, a Shelby Mustang that stings far worse than the Falcon ever did” When the Rattla Motorsport team
Tuning Italy: Rally legend
“Letting the monsters of group b loose once more” “This car reacts faster than I can think; it is impossible to keep up with it!”
Daily Driven: 1G-GE-powered TA22 Celica
View fullsize Owner: Sam McGillLocation: AucklandOccupation: Navy able marine technician (electrical) NZPC: Hey, Sam. You don’t see many people daily driving an old-school Japanese
Daily Grind: Pete’s immaculately restored F100
NZV8 magazine are always on the lookout for cool daily drivers. If you’re passionate about it, and you drive it to work every day,