Winners are Grinners – Nissan Ariya
Nissan NZ are evidently proud winners of the Tarmac Life Medium Lifestyle Car of the Year award 2024 with their all-electric flagship model, the Nissan Ariya. This accolade underscores the brand’s commitment to delivering vehicles that combine luxury, performance, and eco-conscious design, qualities that resonate strongly with modern drivers. The Nissan Ariya, launched in New […]
Acura (Honda) RSX reborn as an EV
In a bold move signaling its electric future, Acura (AKA Honda) has officially announced the return of the iconic RSX—this time as a next-generation electric vehicle (EV). Reimagined and engineered atop Honda’s new proprietary EV platform, the RSX will carry forward its legacy of performance-packed appeal while introducing cutting-edge technology. Scheduled to be Acura’s second […]
Roof Down, Ego Up – Aston Martin’s Topless Vantage Roadster
The new Aston Martin Vantage Roadster is here, and it’s not just a car, it’s a must for anyone who believes the road is their personal catwalk. Boasting the same monstrous 665PS and 800Nm outputs from its 4.0-litre V8 twin-turbo engine as its Coupe sibling, this convertible proves that going topless doesn’t mean sacrificing power […]
Kia EV3 Electrifies the Scene at the Australian Open
Kia’s latest electric SUV, the EV3, has made a dazzling debut at the Australian Open in Melbourne. Not content with letting tennis be the sole highlight of the tournament, Kia’s Powerhouse activation has introduced this innovative EV to thousands of eager fans ahead of its (Aussie) showroom launch in Q2 2025. The EV3 is no […]
Mid-engined Toyota GR Yaris concept (future MR2?)
Toyota has unleashed a high-octane shocker at the Tokyo Auto Salon, a dazzling playground for gearheads and tuners alike. Enter the GR Yaris M Concept, a lean, mean, mid-engine machine that’s rewriting what you thought you knew about hatchbacks. This firecracker of a car takes cues from Toyota’s obsession with performance while channeling the unpredictable […]
Will NZ See the MG7 This Year?
The MG Motors MG7, one of the most talked-about sedans of 2024, has been creating significant buzz for its impressive blend of luxury, technology, and affordability. MG’s resurgence as a competitive automaker has drawn attention, and the MG7 is a prime example of their bold ambitions in the global automotive market. A Luxury Sedan Breaking […]
Subaru Powers Up the World’s Most Remote EV Charger
Subaru UK has embarked on an exciting collaboration with the Norwegian EV charger brand Easee and the St Helena Government to support a groundbreaking trial of what is being described as the world’s most remote public electric vehicle (EV) charge point. Set on the tiny volcanic island of St Helena in the South Atlantic Ocean […]
Mercedes-Benz and Google AI Turns Your GPS Into a Know-It-All Sidekick
In a groundbreaking partnership aimed at revolutionizing in-car navigation systems, Mercedes-Benz has teamed up with Google Cloud to introduce the MBUX Virtual Assistant, now with AI-powered sass and questionable culinary expertise. Built using Google’s Gemini on Vertex AI, the system will guide drivers to their destinations with conversational flair, even if those destinations include bizarre […]
Tata Nano – Back in the Game, Electrified and Ready to Shine
Tata Motors is making headlines with the (potential?) comeback of the Tata Nano—this time as the Nano Electric. First launched in 2008 with dreams of making affordable mobility accessible to the masses, the Nano will now step back into the limelight as an electric vehicle (EV), combining affordability, sustainability, and modernity. A Dream Revived with […]
India’s most expensive car – and who owns it
In a move that oozes both extravagance and automotive flair, billionaire business tycoon Yohan Poonawalla has done it yet again—this time by adding his 22nd Rolls Royce to his already jaw-dropping collection. Yes, you read that right. Twenty-two Rolls Royces (Royci?). Poonawalla, with a net worth that casually hovers north of US$27 billion (that’s roughly […]