From Baoding with Love – Amore Hotel China Review
AMORE HOTEL, Baoding – Where Industry Meets Indulgence (and Somehow Nails Both) Baoding isn’t trying to impress you. It doesn’t have the flash of Shanghai or the polished swagger of Beijing. But that’s part of its charm. Because this city (home to nearly 12 million people and sitting a casual 90 miles southwest of the […]
BMW & MINI Make EV Charging Effortless in NZ with ‘Plug & Charge’
BMW Group New Zealand has partnered with ChargeNet to introduce Plug & Charge, a first-of-its-kind charging solution for BMW and MINI EV drivers in New Zealand, designed to eliminate the fiddly bits of public charging and get you back on the road faster. What Plug & Charge actually does for drivers The core promise is […]
All-New Toyota RAV4 – NZ Launch and First Drive Review
Here at Tarmac Life, we go out of our way to bring you reviews. Case in point is the all-new Toyota RAV4 NZ launch and first review. Not only did I have to give up my weekend (and leave my loving family at home), but also travel over many kms of Kiwi road surfaces (some […]
GWM offers a future for Diesels and Two Homes for their V8
If you were expecting Great Wall Motor to toe the industry line (full EV, minimal noise, maximum compliance) GWM Chairman Jack Wei clearly didn’t get that memo. Because sitting down with him for an intimate interview at Auto China 2026, he laid out something far more interesting, a strategy that zigzags where others go straight. […]
GWM to Rewire the Global Auto Game (Without Losing Its Soul – or Souo)
Here’s the funny thing about car shows, beneath the flashing lights, concept cars, and the occasional questionable outfit choice, there’s always a deeper story trying to break through the noise. At the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, that story came from GWM. Instead of shouting louder than everyone else or bragging about what’s new and ultra-innovative, […]
Citroen Readies for Formula E Charge
The ‘double chevron’ is getting ready for its second season in Formula E!