Hyundai Teases Upcoming IONIQ 9
New EV set to bring seven seater motoring to the masses.
Former NZ PM Promotes Green Future in China
Former New Zealand Prime Minister Dame Jenny Shipley has reinforced the importance of environmental sustainability during her recent appearance at Omoda Jaecoo’s International User Summit in China. The event, which featured a charity cycling initiative, drew more than 2,000 attendees from across the automotive industry. Dame Shipley’s participation highlighted the growing emphasis on environmental responsibility […]
Kia Revolutionises Pickup Segment with All-New Tasman
Kia Corporation has unveiled its first-ever pickup truck, the Tasman, marking a bold entry into the competitive pickup segment. Set for a global launch in 2025, the Tasman promises to “dive into a new dimension” with its innovative design, advanced technology, and class-leading features. The Tasman boasts best-in-class cargo capacity of 1,173 litres and introduces […]
Summit Special – The 2024 Chery International Users Summit.
The 2024 Chery International Users Summit was an event to remember, brought to life in the vibrant city of Wuhu, China. This star-studded gathering, held at the Chery automotive headquarters, welcomed delegates, partners, press, and passionate users from across the globe. Under the unifying theme of “For Us, For Future,” the summit showcased Chery’s vision […]
Sports Tourer – BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic FWD review
Call it good luck, serendipity (or maybe a calculated manipulation), but my review date of the BYD Sealion 6 Dynamic FWD ’super hybrid’ coincided with my son’s football tournament in Taupo. So a long trip out of Auckland in a PHEV that boasts over a 1,000km of range – sometimes the pieces all fit together. […]
Boldly uplifted – 2024 Audi SQ7 review
The Audi SQ7 has long been a standout in the full-size luxury SUV segment, and the latest iteration ups the ante with an attractive blend of power, elegance, and cutting-edge technology. With its recent refresh, Audi has not only refined the SQ7’s aesthetics but has also enhanced its versatility and functionality, making it an excellent […]
Half Century Full Throttle – 50 Years of Alfa Romeo Owners Club New Zealand Book Review
To the casual observer, you would think the largest single-make car owners club in New Zealand would be something like Holden, Ford or Toyota, but no. What if I told you, it was Alfa Romeo? Yes, the Milanese marque responsible for some of the most beautiful and coveted cars ever made has a considerable following […]
An Unexpected Shift – BMW G310 GS Review
What is this weird looking thing on Tarmac’s home page that doesn’t have four wheels, you might ask? Your eyes don’t deceive you, we have indeed started covering motorcycles as well! And just in case this seems out of the blue, here’s a bit of context: I’ve been riding motorcycles since I was 18 years […]
New MINI JCW and Convertible
Exciting Performance and Individual Style: The New MINI John Cooper Works Models Unveiled MINI has officially launched its latest top-performance vehicles, the new MINI John Cooper Works and the new MINI John Cooper Works Convertible, offering a thrilling blend of sportiness, style, and advanced technology. With a remarkable output of 170 kW (231 hp) generated […]
We attended the global reveal of the Jaecoo J5 in China
In a vibrant global event showcasing innovation and design across the full range of Chery vehicles, the international car brand Omoda Jaecoo unveiled its much-anticipated Jaecoo J5, building on the momentum of the successful Jaecoo J7 launch. Although the Jaecoo J5’s entry into the New Zealand market remains unconfirmed, the company has highlighted plans for […]