Mention the words ‘Ford’ and ‘touring car’, and most enthusiasts will likely think of the Falcon, Sierra or Escort. Few Kiwi fans recall the Ford Capri, the stylish coupe that some consider made Ford sexy during its tenure. It enjoyed a motorsport career that lasted the majority of its 18-year production run. Originally homologated as a (relatively disastrous) 2.0-litre Group 1 car, it would be developed into a feisty V6 battler. First...
Read moreDetailsThe Mitsubishi GTO is one of the forgotten Japanese heroes. It was a technological showpiece packing equal amounts of power...
The hot-hatch revolution never really kicked off here like it did in Europe. Nonetheless, TNZ developed the ripper little Corolla...
A brand-new motoring festival has cruised into Queenstown’s event calendar with style, as the Ayrburn Classic made a roaring debut...
As Aston Martin entered the new millennium, it had a fresh flagship offering. The V12 Vanquish was a new machine...
The MG brand began in 1924 as a dealer of Morris cars in Oxford. This is where Cecil Kimber, the...
The government is moving to ease compliance requirements for vintage vehicles and privately owned motorhomes, proposing a reduction in the...
A tiny mid-engined kei car wouldn’t be our first choice for a commuter but that doesn’t stop the owner of this Autozam AZ-1 using it on the daily. We try it on for size. In the mid-1980s, Japan was enjoying a booming economy. Confidence was high with growth being driven by strong domestic demand. This home-grown consumption spurred...
Read moreDetailsBirds flock together, and on a once rural property in South Auckland, we check out a colony of Ford Thunderbirds...
Americarna is on again, the event taking place 19-22 February 2025 in the central North Island. It kicks off in...
Nothing projects a high roller lifestyle quite like a Rolls-Royce. Here we check out an uber cool 1970 Silver Shadow,...
The AMC Javelin may be the forgotten one of the pony car era but that makes it a bit special....
The S660 channels Honda’s commitment to its sporting heritage. It’s from a long line of dynamic heroes, and is one...
The 1959 Chevrolet Impala Sport Coupe is a prime example of American chromed excess. It’s big and shiny and draws...
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