From Belgian Tarmac to Aussie Dust, Paddon’s Wins Keep Coming
Is there anyone busier in motorsport right now than Hayden Paddon? Fresh off a plane from a hardcore European tarmac campaign, the Kiwi rally legend has just swapped his passport for a helmet and promptly dominated Rally Queensland, asserting his authority over the Australian Rally Championship. The fast and technical gravel roads of Gympie were […]
Hyundai’s New X-ble Exoskeleton – robocop for the workforce
Ever spent a Saturday under your car wrestling with a stubborn exhaust bolt? You know the feeling. That deep, burning sensation in your shoulders that suggests they’re about to secede from the rest of your body. Well, it seems the boffins at Hyundai and Kia’s Robotics LAB have heard the collective groans of mechanics and […]
Hyundai Unleashes The IONIQ 6 N
Just when we thought the electric performance scene couldn’t get any more exciting, Hyundai has pulled the covers off its second high-performance EV, the IONIQ 6 N, at the iconic Goodwood Festival of Speed. Following the globally praised, boxy-but-brilliant IONIQ 5 N, this new, aerodynamically slick sedan proves Hyundai isn’t just a one-hit wonder in […]
Alfa Romeo’s New Junior is Coming to Play, and it’s Bringing the Voltage
Alfa Romeo, the brand that has long injected a dose of passione into even the most mundane of family saloons, is shrinking things down and plugging things in. Say ciao to the all-new Alfa Romeo Junior, a compact SUV that marks the brand’s re-entry into the small car game and its first serious step into […]
Kale Smoothies and Crypto Cults, Škoda’s New EV Push
Let’s be honest. You see someone glide silently past in a new electric vehicle, and your brain’s stereotype-generator kicks into high gear. Are they a tech bro with a Bluetooth-enabled bellybutton? A “hipster smoothie lover” who barters exclusively in crypto? Or perhaps a card-carrying member of an eco-warrior cult that meets on Tuesdays to hug […]
Tarmac Life, NZ’s Premier Automotive Hub, Launches Prime-Time TV Show
AUCKLAND, NZ – Start your engines and set your DVRs. Tarmac Life, New Zealand’s leading automotive/lifestyle voice, is roaring from the web to the telly, announcing the launch of the brand-new Tarmac Life TV Show. Yes, you read that right. After years of delivering top-tier digital content, the much-needed dose of local, expert, and witty […]
The King Gets A Crown – 2025 Nissan Patrol Lands in NZ
The Nissan Patrol has long been hailed as the undisputed king of the Kiwi backcountry, a rugged and dependable beast capable of conquering just about any terrain you throw at it. For 2025, the legend continues, but this time, the king has been fitted for a thoroughly modern crown. Nissan New Zealand has officially launched […]
More Product, More Voice, More Volume – Nissan Gets Serious About NZ
Nissan is a brand with a deep-rooted legacy in New Zealand, spanning over 70 years. However, according to the new Managing Director for Nissan Oceania, Andrew Humberstone, (along with Nissan NZ General Manager Jenni Martin), the company is now embarking on a mission to “revive” its presence and fulfil its true potential in the Kiwi […]
Rimac Nevera R Obliterates 24 World Records
Remember the Rimac Nevera? The all-electric hypercar that arrived and basically told every petrol-powered supercar to go sit in the corner? The one that set a mind-boggling 23 performance records in a single day back in 2023? Well, it turns out that was just the warm-up act. Meet the Nevera R, a machine so fast […]
Smooth Operator – BYD Sealion 7 Performance Review
It’s not often that a car manages to fly under the radar while also being one of the most complete offerings in its segment, but today you join me for a review of one that does just that. You’d be forgiven for walking right past the BYD Sealion 7 Performance without noticing it’s the fast […]