CHROME 2026

Saret Em Hits Chrome at Hampton Downs There’s no better place to soak up New Zealand’s car culture than Chrome, and this year Saret Em made the trip to Hampton Downs for one of the biggest weekends on the automotive calendar. Held from 31 July to 2 August, Chrome 2026 brought together hundreds of cars…

By@saretvision1 day ago0Comments

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WEST AKL CLASSICS

Classic American Muscle Rolls Into Westgate A quiet Sunday morning outside Mitre 10 in Westgate turned into an unexpected trip back in time, with a lineup of classic American cars drawing the attention of passersby and automotive enthusiasts alike. From gleaming chrome bumpers to rumbling V8 engines, the collection showcased a range of beautifully restored…

By@jared_donkinJuly 27, 20260Comments

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Luftgekühlt Tokyo – Part 1

Ash "I have broken this article up into two piece of work for the simple reason of distinction. Media access played an important role in my experience of Luftgekühlt as I got a chance to view over two hundred air cooled Porsches in relative peace before the main crowd entered at midday." Air cooled Porsches was…

ByPixeltoonApril 8, 20260Comments

Articles Drift Event Coverage

Adam LZ X The Choice Files hardpark, powered by Link ECU

When global drift superstar Adam LZ teamed up with Guy Maxwell, the result was always going to be something special. The Adam LZ x The Choice Files Hardpark, powered by Link ECU, brought a unique slice of international car culture to the South Island — transforming Christchurch into a hub for some of the best…

By@omegah.collectiveMarch 11, 20260Comments

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Coffee & Cars

Auckland’s love affair with cars runs deep — from classic Japanese icons and European performance machines to home-built sleepers and meticulously restored vintage cruisers. Pair that with a city obsessed with great coffee, and you get one of the country’s most enjoyable weekend rituals: Coffee & Cars. Whether it’s early Sunday mornings by the water…

By@saretvisionFebruary 23, 20260Comments

Articles JDM

FD1R – Not Just Any K-Swap

Don’t be fooled by the paint. Yes, the colour is loud and unapologetic, but the real sorcery is buried much deeper. This is New Zealand’s first road-legal FD1 chassis running a full K-swap — and not just any K-swap, but one executed with the kind of intent and restraint that separates a clever conversion from…

ByPixeltoonJanuary 29, 20260Comments

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NZ New Year Japanese & Oldschool Car Meets

19th New Year Jap Oldschool Meet – A Celebration of Classic Cars in Auckland Car lovers and automotive enthusiasts are gearing up for one of the most anticipated local meets of the summer: the 19th New Year Jap Oldschool Meet. This annual gathering brings together fans of classic vehicles — especially pre-1990s Japanese and European…

By@jared_donkinJanuary 19, 20260Comments

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MAD MIKES SUMMER BASH 25

Sun, Smoke and Smiles: Mad Mike’s Summer Bash Roars Through Hampton Downs The annual Mad Mike Summer Bash returned once again to Hampton Downs Motorsport Park last weekend, delivering another unforgettable day of sideways action, revving engines and community energy. What began as a grassroots celebration of drifting has grown into one of New Zealand’s…

By@saretvisionDecember 14, 20250Comments

Articles Euro JDM

Liberty Walk | Japan

Inside the Liberty Walk Japan Showroom: A Sanctuary for Automotive Art Tucked away in the heart of Aichi Prefecture, the Liberty Walk Japan showroom stands as a pilgrimage site for car enthusiasts from around the world. More than just a display space, it is the physical embodiment of the Liberty Walk philosophy—where automotive engineering meets…

By@omegah.collectiveNovember 25, 20250Comments

Articles Bagged Euro

V33k’s | Bagged S3

Vika’s 2019 Audi S3 – Style, Sound, and Speed For Vika May, the 2019 Audi S3 is more than a daily driver — it’s a statement of precision, performance, and personality. Having owned an S3 hatch previously, Vika always knew she’d come back to Audi. “I’ve always loved Audis,” she says. “After my last S3,…

By@jared_donkinNovember 5, 20250Comments