Toyota updates the GR Corolla, GR Yaris, plus offer GR 86 Hakone Edition

Toyota NZ GR Corolla, GR Yaris GR 86 Hakone Edition

Toyota’s Gazoo Racing (GR) division continues to push the boundaries of performance and innovation, with recent updates to its high-performance lineup reaffirming its dedication to motorsport excellence. The refreshed GR Corolla, the rally-bred GR Yaris, and the stylish ‘limited edition’ GR 86 Hakone showcase Toyota’s relentless engineering and the blending of track-ready technology with real-world […]

Max Verstappen $1.2 Billion F1 deal

Max Verstappen $1.2 Billion F1 deal

Breaking news from the F1 circus: Max Verstappen, the reigning king of the grid and four-time world champion, may be jumping ship from his throne at Red Bull, and into a jaw-dropping £1 billion Aston Martin deal. Yes, you read that right. It looks like Lawrence Stroll, Aston Martin’s billionaire boss, has decided to throw […]

Kia Rolls Out the Bold New K4 for 2025

Kia K4 NZ

Kia Australia officially unveiled the all-new Kia K4. This highly anticipated vehicle takes over from the much-loved Cerato and ushers in a dynamic new era of design, technology, and safety, all while maintaining the brand’s hallmark affordability . Having graced Australian showrooms for 20 years, the Cerato is stepping aside after selling nearly 200,000 units […]

Modern Cars Are Turning Into Nagging Backseat Drivers

ADAS Systems

In a world teeming with automotive innovation, something as menial as incessant warning beeps has managed to unite us all in frustration. Whether it’s Hyundai vehicles dinging about speeding you’re not doing, or Volvo obsessively checking your eyelids like an overbearing mother-in-law, carmakers have dialed up the noise, and drivers have had enough. Volvo’s Martin […]

Study Reveals which brand Drivers Are Worst Parkers 

New research by Scrap Car Comparison has revealed that BMW drivers are most likely to have poor parking skills.  Based on how many motorists feel they need more parking training or assistance, the study found that 48% of all drivers aren’t fully confident when it comes parking their car.  However, at a whopping 20% over the average, owners of German manufacturer BMW top the list as the motorists most in need of some parking […]

ANCAP Safety’s ‘Best of 2024’

ANCAP Safety

ANCAP has just unveiled the crème de la crème of car safety for 2024, and much like dessert at a fancy restaurant, these cars are worth savoring. Taking the spotlight is the Toyota Camry—a veteran of the “safe and steady” awards circuit. This medium hybrid sedan didn’t just secure a five-star ANCAP safety rating; it […]

Winners are Grinners – Nissan Ariya

Nissan NZ Ariya Wins

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 […]

The Best Car Games Coming in 2025 – A Gearhead’s Paradise

Best Car video games 2025

It’s time to polish your steering wheels, bolt into your favorite racing seat, and prepare for a year of jaw-dropping car games that promise to redefine the genre. Whether you’re a hardcore sim racing aficionado, an open-world explorer, or someone who just craves speed like coffee in the morning, 2025’s lineup of car games has […]

Acura (Honda) RSX reborn as an EV

Acura RSX Prototype Camo 2

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

Aston Martin 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 […]

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