Here at Tarmac, the recent onslaught of Chinese cars coming to our market is a constant topic of discussion, and the disruption that
Imagine a future where your car doesn’t just take you from A to B, but actively assists, anticipates, and even learns your driving
Toyota New Zealand has added a focused, motorsport-derived option to the GR Yaris line-up: the Aero Performance Package, a limited-run set of aerodynamic
BMW’s iX has always been a polarising statement-piece, and the updated xDrive45 M Sport only amplifies that opinion: more power, more range, a
Honda has officially brought back the Prelude to New Zealand showrooms on 1 May 2026, reviving a celebrated coupe nameplate with a modern
Toyota has just secured the top spot in Reader’s Digest New Zealand’s Most Trusted Car Brand for the 21st year in a row,
After years of teasing affordable electric cars, Volkswagen has finally pulled the covers off something that I was personally very keen on seeing:
MG Motor NZ launches the MG4 EV Urban at $38,990 with test drives from 1 May. Same badge, different car and a sharper EV value proposition than most.
The Freelander name is back, reimagined as a premium, technology-forward SUV aimed at global markets, and the production‑intent Freelander 8 has just made
There’s a tendency for anniversary editions to lean heavily on nostalgia and little else. Vespa’s 80 year milestone avoids that trap by introducing
Following its prominent display at AutoChina 2026, GWM hosted a media briefing at its R&D Centre in Baoding, China, to further explain the
At Auto China 2026 Nissan ripped the covers off two electrified SUV concepts, the Urban SUV PHEV Concept and the returning Terrano PHEV
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Cardle of the Day — Tuesday 7 July 2026
Zenith Releases DEFY Extreme Lapis Lazuli II in Carbon and Titanium, Limited to 25 Pieces
Over 2 Million Volvo’s To Get Apple Music Integration
Goodyear Racing Retains FIA’s Top Environmental Accreditation for Second Time
Mazda CX-60 Gets a Sleek Refresh
MG’s Strategic Shift and the All-New MGS6 SUV First Drive NZ
