New Cars
Capturing the Icon
One of the great myths about movie sets, photo shoots, four-star restaurants and backstage passes is that going “behind the scenes” is deliciously cool. Generally, it isn’t. Read more…
The New 3 Series – Bar, raised. Bench, marked.
Broader, sleeker, sportier – the all-new 3 Series isn’t just an elegant athlete. It’s also a world champion in EfficientDynamics. The 3 Series combination of performance and fuel efficiency is unmatched. Read more…
Ford Focus ST – Getting Warmer
Strange how car and colour become inextricably linked in the public psyche. Just as the Ford GT40 will wear Gulf-orange on blue for eternity and the Impreza STi will never escape its rally-spec blue. Read more…
Subaru Impreza WRX STi V3
Brororroorrroorrr! “Oh, what was that?” “Just another Subaru WRX…” Well make no mistake here folks, a WRX STI is in no way just another Subaru WRX, and this is a foolish mistake which too many people make. Although the WRX STI might look similar to an ordinary WRX, those three little letters put together, S, T and I, make a whole world of difference. Read more…
In The Mix – Toyota Altezza RS Qualitat TRD Version 2000
Since high-performance imports started rolling into the country back when the ’80s turned to the ’90s Gavin S, now a prominent Auckland House and Breaks DJ, has had an infatuation. Read more…
Project-D – Suspension Built
With our four struts and springs removed, Project-D has been sitting very, very low of date. In fact it’s so damn low we’ll make sure we get a photo in the mag next month, so you can see just how slammed our Silvia was! Read more…
8th Wonder – Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution VIII
It’s been said before, but could this be the end of the road for the Lancer Evolution series? Rumour had it that the driveline and engine for the successor to the Evo VIII… Read more…
Mazda RX-4 Sedan 1973
These days old school-flavoured RXs (and especially super-clean examples) are becoming fewer and further between. Therefore it’s always good to see the minters come out to play – minters like Scott West’s 73 Mazda RX-4 sedan. Read more…
EP3 Honda Civic Type R 2002
Scan your eyes across the bold tines of the new Type R Honda Civic, and one thing becomes very; apparent. No, not the scantily clad hottie waiting at the bus stop beside the car yard well, sort off but not as much as the complete evolution the car has obviously been through since the last generation. Read more…
Nissan Pulsar GTi Sedan 1991
Some people are just so naive. They spend thousands upon thousands of dollars on a factory fast car, thinking they’re going to go out and destroy everything on four wheels. Sure, it may be quick and all, but to make it really quick you’ve got to go and lay even more cash on the table. Read more…