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See what’s inside our 1000hp garages
You’ve got 1000hp and an unlimited budget to play with. You can buy as many or as few cars as you like. One custom R32

Metal mastery: behind the scenes of a bare-metal masterpiece
If you’ve been to any car events in the upper North Island over the last few years, there’s a damn good chance that you’ve seen

Heirloom Hemi: a genuine piece of automotive history
“Not only is it beautiful to look at, this Chrysler New Yorker is also a genuine piece of automotive history” As Chrysler’s flagship model,

The Little Red Wagon that was destined for stardom
“While the original Little Red Wagon may have become an accidental hero, Roger Lang’s version was always destined for stardom” Back in 1965 Bill

Concept Corner: Liz and Ryan Gracie’s show skidder
“Liz and Ryan Gracie are no strangers to tough cars, and this concept — based on their own Holden Torana — takes tough to

Weekly Motor Fix: a black sheep amongst the crowd
One of the best things about the Mothers Chrome Expression Session — held in 2016 over the weekend of August 6–7 — is the diversity

Making the ‘best Fastback’: the Burke’s Metalworks–built Ford Mustang
“Using a brand-new body shell, years of experience, and thousands of hours of custom work, Burke’s Metalworks produced a Mustang like no other” Jason

New tech meets old in Jason Sellars’ 1420hp Ford XY ute
Tradition and technology are usually considered bitter enemies; however, when they coexist, the results can be spectacular — just look at Jason Sellars’ twin-turbo

Chip off the old block: Chip Foose to build 1935-designed Cadillac
When you hear Chip Foose’s name attached to a project, you take notice, and for good reason. Chip, of Foose Designs, is one of those

Polished to perfection: Mothers Chrome Expression Session 2016
Held over the weekend of August 6–7, the Mothers Chrome Expression Session 2016 was the best yet. It was certainly the biggest, having become the

Nascar bloopers: here comes the boom!
A bizarre situation unfolded during the Nascar Xfinity series race at Watkins Glen over the weekend of August 6–7. Derrike Cope’s No. 70 Chevrolet Nascar

Want to see what 1000-plus horsepower of twin-turbo big block power looks like?
“Seven years ago, Jason Fell’s Camaro was the cutting-edge in high-end Kiwi builds. Now, thanks to a 1000-plus horsepower, twin-turbo big block, it’s still

Stephen Mitchell’s incredibly rare 1965 Chrysler Valiant V8
“Whilst travelling through the South Island, we dropped by to check out Stephen Mitchell’s incredibly original and rare 1965 Chrysler Valiant V8” Once we’d

Reckon the Rods by Reid guys are living the dream?
“From a childhood dream to a reputation as one of the most renowned hot rod builders in the business, John Reid’s story is one

Western Springs is no longer: introducing Vodafone Speedway
It has been announced that iconic Kiwi motorsport brand and venue, Western Springs, will be rebranded this summer after partnering with telecommunications company, Vodafone NZ.