China has cracked cars. Motorcycles may be a harder battle
Here at Tarmac, the recent onslaught of Chinese cars coming to our market is a constant topic of discussion, and the disruption that this brings to the whole industry – not just the products themselves. When it comes down to motorcycles, we are seeing something similar happen, albeit under a different lens. For years, “Chinese […]
InterContinental Zhengzhou, China review
Thanks to BYD, I recently found myself in Zhengzhou, China and as part of the brand immersion experience, we we spent a few nights at the InterContinental in Zhengzhou – and I highly recommend it. In its simplest from, the Intercontinental is where luxury gets a plush new meaning— despite its mildly confusing entrance, that’s […]
Sleeping with the fishes – Intercontinental Shanghai Wonderland
Welcome to the InterContinental Shanghai Wonderland, a hotel so ambitious, even James Bond villains would say, “Bit much, isn’t it?” If you’ve ever fantasized about sleeping with the fishes (in a good way), or felt that sleeping in a converted quarry was your thing – this is your subterranean Shangri-La. And thanks to GWM, we […]
Chery announces (re)launch in New Zealand, with bold plans and a hybrid future
2025 marks the arrival of another brand to our Kiwi shores! Chery, a brand known for innovation and affordability, has officially arrived in New Zealand. The brand’s entry into our market is a major step in its international growth strategy, bringing a new range of vehicles that aim to bring smart technology and advanced safety […]
Cannon Fire: 2021 GWM Cannon Ute Review
If any new car segment is bursting at the seams, it would hands down have to the Ute. It seems just about every car maker, new or old, offers, or has offered at some point, their take on a rugged go- anywhere workhorse. That said, with such competition existing between the Japanese and recently European […]