Chery Plugs In – The Tiggo 4 Hybrid Arrives to Shake Up the SUV Game
Well, well, well. It seems Chery isn’t content with just having a popular small SUV; now they’ve gone and given it a dose of electrification. Fresh off a victory lap where the petrol-powered Tiggo 4 scooped up awards like they were free samples at Costco, the brand has just pulled the covers off the Tiggo […]
For the buzzy bees out there – VW ID. Buzz Cargo Review
Here comes Tarmac Life’s resident van guy — back behind the wheel of something that’s equal parts workhorse and show pony. The ID. Buzz Cargo capitalises on all the talk that the “regular” ID. Buzz managed to created since its unveiling, all while offering a work van package that will make for the most stylish […]
Ford’s Dropping US$5 billion on a $30k Electric Ute
Ford has just pulled the covers off a plan that’s either pure genius or utter madness: a $5 billion bet on a brand-new, affordable electric ute aimed squarely at the masses. And when we say affordable, we mean a targeted starting price of around $30,000. Yes, you read that right. This isn’t another six-figure electric […]
Ford’s latest ‘Model T Moment’ – A $30k Electric Ute is Coming to Shake Up the Game
The Blue Oval is betting the farm on a radical new plan to make electric vehicles affordable for the masses, and it all starts with a brand-new, mid-sized electric ute slated for a 2027 release with a target price of just $30,000. In what Ford is calling its “Model T moment,” the company is throwing […]
Charged Up Go-Kart: 2025 Mini Cooper Electric JCW Review
One could say I am a bit of a Mini fan. Back to the early days of inception from the notebook of Alec Issigonis, the Mini changed mainstream motoring forever. Having been given the chance to drive many Minis over the years, new and old, I have loved almost every single one. That said, I […]
Toyota NZ’s “Let’s Go Places” Campaign Evolves From Vision to Action
Look around next time you’re stopped at the lights. Chances are, the car in front, the one beside you, and the ute in your rearview mirror are all Toyotas. It’s no secret that the brand is deeply woven into the fabric of New Zealand’s motoring landscape, and now, Toyota is doubling down on that reality […]
Honda Cleans Up at Design Awards, Promises Electric Fun and See-Through Delivery Pods
It seems the folks at Honda have been busy polishing more than just their new models; they’ve been polishing the trophy cabinet, too. The company has just walked away from the prestigious Red Dot Design Awards with a haul of accolades for everything from a silent sportbike to a trick new engine concept. The Best […]
Jeep’s Pint-Sized Avenger Goes Gorpcore, Hits 200,000 Sales
Well, it seems Jeep has well and truly cracked the European code. While we Kiwis might be more familiar with its bigger, mud-plugging siblings, the compact Jeep Avenger has quietly gone on a rampage across the old continent, racking up a staggering 200,000 orders in just two years. That’s not just a sales figure; that’s […]
Bugatti’s Latest One-Off is Named After a Horse, and It’s Gloriously Insane
Right, so you’ve finally managed to scrape together enough for a “standard” Bugatti. You’ve been through the Sur Mesure program, picked your own unique carbon weave, maybe got your family crest stitched into the headrests. You feel pretty special, right? Well, sorry to burst your bubble, but Bugatti has just unveiled a new level of […]
The Garagisti GP1 is a £2.45m V12 Middle Finger to the Digital Age
In an age where hypercars are becoming terrifyingly quiet, bewilderingly complex, and heavier than a small moon, you’d be forgiven for thinking the soul of the supercar had been traded for a mess of pottage and a faster lap time algorithm. We’re told that paddle shifters are faster, hybrid systems are smarter, and that what […]