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A new car culture was born when the first wave of Japanese performance vehicles arrived in New Zealand in the late 1960s and early 1970s. Forty years on and it's still going strong. With over 450 photos, Revolution takes a look at the people, the cars and the events that helped shape this exciting and diverse Japanese automotive lifestyle.

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For the petrolheads at "Top Gear Magazine", car photography is about more than just a car on a stretch of tarmac. It's about ultimate escapism. For "Top Gear", a truly great photograph should instantly transport you to the location and behind the wheel, delivering the speed, power and atmosphere of the moment in one shot. In this collection of "Top Gear's" finest car photography, we get up close and personal with the hottest cars of recent years in some of the most stunning locations. You'll see the world reflected in gleaming body... read more

The Bugatti Veyron's statistics are mind-boggling: 0-60mph in 2.5 seconds; a top speed of 253 mph; tyres that cost œ20,000 a set and an engine with ten radiators and four turbos; a launch control system taken from F1 and even windscreen wipers that create sizeable downforce . all delivered complete with a high-end stereo system, luxurious leather seats and air-conditioning. It was a feat of engineering grandiosity that, in automotive terms, rivals the achievements of the great 19th Century industrialists. In A Quest for Perfecti... read more

James Toseland is one of the hottest properties in motorsport. Two times World Superbike Champion, James is ready to take on the best riders in the world in his first season in MotoGP. As the only British rider in the 2008 competition, the country's hopes rest firmly on James' shoulders. James gives a unique insight into what it's like to compete at the very top level. What are his hopes and fears as he enters his first season? What does he think about the competition, including current champion Casey Stoner and the legendary Valen... read more

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In the venerable tradition of the "AA Members' Handbook", "Top Gear" provides its own essential almanac for today's motorists, with information on everything from buying cars and car maintenance to taking your car on holiday in Great Britain or 'not Great Britain'. You'll find a mileage chart and new routes across the country that you might have previously thought impossible. There's key guidance on motorists' etiquette; what to do in the event of a breakdown, puncture, or breakdance; a guide to Top Gear Motoringists' Association-r... read more

ABC Local Radio's hugely successful podcast series The Great Train Show unearthed thousands of train enthusiasts across the country. Hosted by former deputy PM and renowned train obsessive Tim Fischer, the series covered such topics as the restoration of locomotives, childhood train memories, the importance of rail during wartime, and travel on the Trans-Siberian railway. Trains Unlimited continues this entertaining and illuminating journey along the world's railways. It is about the history, excitement and romance of rail, includi... read more

A fascinating selection of images from the Getty Images collection documents the pioneers of transportation by rail and by road.

Liners - The Golden Age chronicles the great era of ocean liner travel from the close of the nineteenth century to the launch of the QE2 and beyond. 

A fascinating selection of images from the Getty Images collection documents the pioneers of transportation by rail and by road.

192 pages This book is the first to offer an up-close view of the process of building the Chevrolet Corvette, America's only sports car. From the rudimentary hand-formed fibreglass bodies in St Louis in the 1950's, to the state-of-the-art production on the modern line today in Bowling Green, the reader is taken through Corvette's evolution as the world's performance benchmark. Detailed archive photography and the latest colour images provide a never-before-seen look at Corvette's throughout their history.

Examines the changes in the Titanic since its original discovery in 1985 and how it has been damaged over the past two decades, calling for the preservation of such wrecks as historical monuments.

When introduced in New Zealand in 1954, Volkswagen took the motoring public by storm and quickly became the best selling non-British make of car in New Zealand. Today it is the best-selling European brand in NZ. This book looks at the history of the cars, the people who were involved with assembling and distributing them, those who have been involved as restorers and enthusiasts, and the various types and models of VW that have been used in NZ from 1954 to the present. A book full of history, nostalgia and fun.

In the galaxy of automobile makers, the star in Stuttgart shines brightly. Arising from the accumulation of technology, design, and sports, a firm was created in 1886 whose economic force has made it a player of international significance.The concise and compelling texts shed light on manifold aspects of Mercedes history, from engineering to the economic-political power exerted by this world-wide concern - richly illustrated with a variety of historical documents. Throughout the 600-page book, naturally, one thing stands out: the v... read more

This book portrays both Porsche's unique success stories in both the motor sports arena and the development of boldly innovative style and design. The plentiful high quality illustrations by renowned photographer Rainer W. Schlegelmilch and the informative texts by Harmut Lehbrink will fascinate any fan of cars and motor sports.

During its more than 50-year history, the Corvette has developed into much more than an automotive nameplate--it has become one of the world's most recognized automobiles. How the Chevrolet Corvette came to be one of the most popular sports cars in the world--and the longest-running automotive nameplate in Chevrolet history--is a rich and compelling story that combines politics, passion, performance, design, and popular culture. This uniquely sleek and sexy American car has become a worldwide icon much like the Coca-Cola symbol, Mc... read more

Between 1863 and 1971 the steam locomotive was the best known part of railways, and these steel kings of the steel road touched everyone’s lives. Stories abound regarding the steam locomotive and what made them special. This is a history of the steam locomotives owned by New Zealand’s national railway system. Numbering more than a thousand, they were enormously varied – ranging from little over five tons to almost 148 tons in weight, and from the occasional failure to trend-setting designs of international sign... read more

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