Everything Electric Show – What we found out
Imagine a bustling Sydney Olympic Park transformed into an electrified wonderland, alive with the hum of innovation and the electric dreams of a cleaner future. From March 7 to March 9, 2025, the Everything Electric show did more than just live up to its tagline as the world’s number one home energy and electric vehicle […]
Aussies to get Hyundai N-Club Track Days
Calling all Hyundai “N-thusiasts”! Hyundai Australia has unleashed an adrenaline-pumping initiative in 2025: the N Club Track Days. This exclusive event promises to have owners of Hyundai’s high-performance N models living their racing dreams, burning rubber at some of Australia’s most iconic racetracks. The program is a natural extension of Hyundai’s efforts to build a […]
It’s Bulli’s birthday – VW Kombi turns 75
Seventy-five years ago, the Volkswagen Bus, affectionately known as the “Bulli,” began its journey from a blank sheet of paper to a global icon, with its first model, the T1, rolling off the production line on March 8, 1950. Today, it’s not just a vehicle but a symbol of versatility, nostalgia, and freedom, woven into […]
Driver’s Brand Lotus Ups Their Autonomous Driving Program
In a kind of ‘what the’ moment, Lotus, the iconic driver-focused automaker, is diving headfirst into the world of autonomous driving. Yes, the same company that for decades has proclaimed the joys of “lightweight and nimble sports cars” is now rolling out an all-encompassing self-driving solution. Irony or evolution? You decide. Regardless, the thrust of […]
Delivering more than just stuff – LDV Deliver 7 Review
Be it intentionally or not, it seems I have become TarmacLife’s official van reviewer. While Matt’s out there with the new Golf R and Dave is enjoying the Mazda CX-80, I’m spending my week behind the wheel of the LDV Deliver 7. It’s honest work that someone’s gotta do, right? This time, that means a […]
Nissan’s Autonomous Driving ambition gets a bold upgrade
Picture this: a minivan, gracefully cruising through the twisting urban labyrinth of Yokohama’s Minato Mirai, with no one at the wheel. This isn’t a scene from a sci-fi flick; it’s Nissan’s audacious leap into the fully autonomous era. A first in Japan’s history, Nissan Motor Co., Ltd. has unveiled its latest autonomous-drive (AD) technology, designed […]
Porsche’s ‘Paschinger’ passage prompts pandemonium
Wolfgang Porsche, 81, chairman of Porsche’s supervisory board, has driven himself directly into the crossfire of local fury and political mud-wrestling with his audacious plan to build a 500-metre tunnel under Salzburg’s historic Kapuzinerberg. Dubbed as a solution to navigate the cramped, tourist-packed trails to his €8.4 million estate, this subterranean scheme has raised eyebrows, […]
Ford to lose Focus
In a poignant farewell to an automotive icon, Ford has announced the discontinuation of its once-revered Focus model, marking the end of a 27-year legacy that revolutionised the family hatchback market. Production will officially cease in November 2025 at Ford’s Saarlouis plant in Germany, closing the chapter on a car that has been a household […]
Auckland FC 1 – 1 Newcastle Jets Match report
Match Report brought to you by Cupra (Official motor vehicle partner of Auckland FC) Watching the final third of Auckland FC’s gritty 1-1 draw with the Newcastle Jets was like watching a high-powered vehicle missing one of its gears, painful yet proud of them persevering through a tough journey. Despite the setbacks faced during the match (damn I […]
Urban Chic: 2025 smart #3 Premium Review
Following the brand’s New Zealand launch, we get up close with smart’s #3 flagship.