Your definitive guide and source for electric mobility in Aotearoa New Zealand.
EV, BEV, PHEV and all the other abbreviations covered from charging to incentives. Tarmac Life is your guide to knowing what is the best EV for you (if any). All our Electric Car Reviews are written here in New Zealand by driving New Zealand specification cars on New Zealand roads.
Admittedly, hooning down the autobahn in Germany at nigh-on 250km/h wasn’t exactly how I imagined I’d be reviewing Mini’s new trio of uniquely designed ‘go-karts’,
Game Changer. How many times have you heard that? To me, it is a rather overused cliché, which nine times out of ten seldom accurately
PRESS RELEASE “It is no exaggeration to state that Spectre is the most anticipated Rolls-Royce ever. Free from the restrictions connected to the internal combustion
MINI has unveiled the future of the driving pleasure with today’s world premiere of the MINI Concept Aceman, the brand’s first fully-electric crossover model –
Why’s everyone talking about BYD ATTO 3? There’s been so much chat about the BYD ATTO 3 recently it’s just wild. There are many new
PRESS RELEASE Ford Continues the Charge into Electric Era: Mustang Mach-E Confirmed to Join New Zealand Line-Up in Early 2023. The Mustang Mach-E will join
PRESS RELEASE For most of us, filling a car with fuel, or charging an electric vehicle is a simple task. But for disabled drivers, people
PRESS RELEASE The all-new generation of Kia’s Niro range has launched with a wide-ranging suite of significant updates, including a specific focus on safety, aesthetics,
New Zealanders have been buying more of the Volvo XC40 compact luxury SUVs than anything else in the segment by a country mile for the
PRESS RELEASE Peugeot New Zealand is expanding its offering in the van market, announcing details of a newinternational award-winning model which offers best-in-class features and
More details emerge about the brand’s electrified streamline.
Many Kiwi EV enthusiasts will be happy today with the news of the first shipment of the BYD Atto 3 having arrived at the Port
PRESS RELEASE ChargeNet has become New Zealand’s first public electric vehicle charging network to partner with a loyalty programme. Through its exclusive partnership with AA
Launched over 50 years ago and originally with a four-cylinder petrol engine, the Manta A (whose name was derived from the Manta Ray) was a
In the world of comic book villains, Lex Luthor is a formidable foe. His supreme intellect, wealth and access to a barrage of technical weapons
PRESS RELEASE The wait is over and pricing for New Zealand’s first electric Ute, the LDV eT60 has been announced. With the pending arrival of
PRESS RELEASE The ubiquitous Toyota Corolla has been at the forefront of automotive innovation since it first appeared in 1966 with a world first debut
The brand are calling it the “tech it easy” lifestyle.
The Swedish brand takes another step towards their goal of full electrification by 2030.
PRESS RELEASE Kiwi rally stars Hayden Paddon and John Kennard were delighted to secure first place in the Tour European Rally (TER) Championship category at
PRESS RELEASE Dynamic, powerful and with pure aerodynamics: with today’s world premiere of the ID. AERO concept car in China, Volkswagen is providing a foretaste of the
We heard that the new Lexus NX heralds fresh directions in exterior and interior design, hybrid powertrains, next generation multimedia and connectivity and the use
PRESS RELEASE Ford opens the first electrified chapter in its legendary Supervan series with the global unveiling of the ultra-high-performance Ford Pro Electric SuperVan at the 2022
PRESS RELEASE The Volkswagen brand is looking into the future and releasing exclusive design sketches of the ID. AERO, the first fully-electric limousine for the
Most of you would already be aware that when it comes to EVs, the battery weight is down low and therefore so is the centre
A couple of weeks ago we got a quick taste of Volkswagen New Zealand’s new PHEV Multivan. It boasts virtually all the features of its
PRESS RELEASE Lunaz unveils world’s first electric classic Jaguar made with ocean clean-up textiles “Furthering the legacies of the most celebrated cars in the world
