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When Electrification Meets Unbridled Performance There’s a particular kind of magic that happens when a legendary performance car gets a technological makeover. For example Bob
There are birthdays, and then there are Porsche NZ birthdays. When a brand turns 50 in New Zealand, you could probably get away with cake,
When someone hands you the keys to a Subaru Outback Wilderness, points you towards the Australian outback and says, essentially, “Follow the rally cars,” you
The Oscar winner’s new photography exhibition used the Zeekr 7X’s talents rather creatively!
There’s a specific kind of silence that exists in the Australian outback, a vast, dusty quiet that’s usually only broken by the distant hum of
There are automotive events, and then there are automotive events where someone apparently decides that looking at cars, driving cars, getting muddy in cars, visiting
A quiet corner of Central Otago is about to host what could be the most metal-clanging, diesel-fuming, heritage-packed weekend New Zealand has ever seen. The
Toyota is officially giving Gazoo Racing its own identity in New Zealand, with GR now operating as a standalone performance brand focused on motorsport, enthusiast
Where China’s Car Industry Shows Its Hand If you want to understand where the global automotive industry is heading, you could spend your time at
Zeekr gains traction while losing it too There are car launches, there are driving experiences, and then there’s Zeekr On Ice, an event where someone
There is something inherently honest about ice driving. When you strip away the safety nets, turn off the traction control, and leave only the driver
Maggie Gyllenhaal partners with Genesis to direct a star studded cast in celebration of Marilyn Monroe’s 100th birthday.
Our media drive of BMW’s Neue Klasse iX3 might have involved a beautiful afternoon in Byron Bay, but it didn’t start there. Instead, it began
There are car shows, there are motorsport events, and then there’s the Goodwood Festival of Speed. It’s the only place on Earth where a priceless
In an era where rural events are fighting for relevance (and attendance), Fieldays 2026 just dropped a mic-worthy performance that had exhibitors grinning wider than
Not all hero’s wear capes – Sylvester wears a canopy When it comes to volunteer rescue work, there are heroes, and then there’s Anton Romirer,
Volvo Construction Equipment (CE) kicked off its Volvo Days 2026 event in Eskilstuna, Sweden, welcoming 4,000 customers, dealers, partners, suppliers, and media over four weeks
There are three hobbies that have consistently competed for my attention over the years: photography, cars and video games. Usually, there is a big overlap
Tucked away in the quaint Swedish city of Eskilstuna lies a museum that tells one of industrial history’s most compelling stories. The Munktell Museum, or
To celebrate 50 years of Hilux in New Zealand, Toyota have launched a new generation and an EV but is it a lugger or a bugger?
Motorcycles come in all shapes and sizes, arguably with even more variation than cars, which we cover here more frequently. This usually helps convey their
There’s something strangely unsettling about watching a brand-new car being deliberately smashed into a wall at 60km/h. Not because it’s violent (although it really is)
The countdown is on! One Week To Go for Auckland’s Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride 2026, and I’m riding it! In our Tarmac effort to attend as
Its not every day Christchurch gets to play host to one of the most popular motorsport series in this part of the world. In fact,
The Potenza Adrenalin RE005 is Bridgestone’s latest iteration of its long-running sport tyre family, and it’s clearly been developed with Australia and New Zealand drivers
There’s something slightly surreal about seeing hundreds of motorcycles roll through a city, ridden by people dressed like they’re on their way to a black-tie
Volvo’s latest flagship has landed and it marks the start of something new for the fabled Swedish brand.
Whether you regard yourself as a keen driver or not, having a unique understanding in how a modern car can behave in extreme situations is
DENZA shipped us out to South Australia for a preview of what’s to come from its house, centering around luxury off-roaders.
An eerie silence fell over Eden Park stadium last night as the lone piper stood high up on the rooftop and belted out the bagpipe’s
I might be an IT-working couch potato, but I also enjoy the occasional multi-day hike, as you might have seen from other posts I’ve written
Bringing a new car to the market is no small feat. Even if you skip to the point where the first car has already left
If you’ve ever found yourself nodding off while trying to remember the difference between a pelican and a puffin crossing, good news: that somnolent superpower
If Playground Games ever wanted to prove they could take the world’s biggest automotive party to the other side of the planet and make it
The survivor-led documentary arrives at a moment when audiences are demanding more from the true crime genre If your social feeds have been flooded with
The 2026 Loop Tour began in Auckland with two shows, this concert review covers the latter.
Seiko have resurrected a legendary nameplate for their newest release.
The F1 Team and prestigious resort are teaming up to provide a one of a kind experience.
The Chinese automotive powerhouse has begun knocking on the door of our automotive industry with three new offerings.
The project marks a global collaboration between Volkswagen and Walt Disney Animation.
The air in Dunedin was thick with the smell of high-octane fuel and the sound of pure, unadulterated horsepower this weekend. For the first time
When you hear the name BRABUS, your mind likely conjures images of unadulterated automotive mayhem. We think of menacing, blacked-out Mercedes-Benz models tuned to within
Marking a foray into new territory for Kia, they weren’t messing around when it came to the Tasman’s local unveiling!
It’s rare for a brand-new event to achieve monumental success, but the inaugural Rik Mayall Comedy Festival has done just that, earning a finalist nomination
The third generation of New Zealand’s favourite Audi is here, we went along to the launch of the new Q5 and SQ5.
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,
Cerrone, Clara Luciani, Kavinsky and more headlined the French music festival!
And is NZ next? Ah, the Great British Pub. An institution, a sanctuary, the place where rain-sodden afternoons are whiled away, life’s triumphs are toasted,
Picture this: 27 spirited Westlake boys swapping their textbooks for football boots, embarking on the ultimate tour—a 20-day odyssey through the hallowed pitches of the
The second half of the Run takes us through New Zealand’s scenic South Island.
Over the course of a week, a group of 50 Minis (and us) would retrace the steps of the classic Kiwi film, all in the name of charity.
Don’t worry, be happy. In a world where news can often feel heavy and relentless, Universal Destinations & Experiences has announced a project set to
If there’s one thing New Zealanders love more than a good pork pie, it’s giving back for a great cause—so what better way to combine
Described as “not just another EV brand”, we drive New Zealand’s smart range for the first time.
New Zealand is renowned for many things, but its natural beauty is definitely a podium finish. After moving here, it didn’t take long for my
The Canadian rocker turned back the clock on stage at Auckland’s Spark Arena as part of his ‘So Happy It Hurts’ 2025 Tour.
Mark your calendars, thrill-seekers and magic enthusiasts! Universal Orlando Resort is making history with the grand opening of its largest expansion yet: Universal Epic Universe.
You join me after a rather electrifying week to close off the BMW Electric Mobility story! It’s been a busy week with many driven and
Toyota’s roadgoing race cars, aka GR’s have been updated for 2025, and along with telling us all about them, they thought it would be best
The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2025 promises to be a landmark automotive event in India, showcasing the most exciting developments in the industry. Here’s an
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