Ford NZ Celebrates Ranger’s Decade at the Top
The Ford Ranger has been New Zealand’s number one best seller for the past 10 years, and we were invited to Kauri Bay to help celebrate. Not only did we test out the capabilities of the Ranger and find out what made it so great, but were also treated to a digger competition, lamb on […]
Tarmac Life Car of the Year 2024
Wow, what a year it’s been for both the automotive industry and your team at Tarmac Life, and it’s fair to say that although it’s been a wild ride, we’re all looking forward to the break. That said, we still have one major thing to take care of, and that’s our Tarmac Life Car of […]
Great Escape – Ford Escape PHEV review
Alright, so I can hear the sighs and imagine the rolling of eyes at the headline, and can only assume that it’s been used a couple of times before, however, in my defence, the new Ford Escape PHEV IS really great – so shut up! Anywho, the new Ford Escape has arrived in New Zealand, […]
Shake it up – Ford Ranger Tremor review
NZ’s top-seller, the Ford Ranger, has added another string to their bow. It’s called the Tremor and it’s out to shake things up in the ute market. The Tremor is the middle child in the Ranger family, bridging the gap between the dutiful daily grind of the regular Rangers and the more flamboyant, performance-driven antics […]
Safari-so goody – Ford Everest’s African Adventure
“For over a century, Ford has been cruising alongside South Africa on its thrilling journey, and we couldn’t be prouder to host the Ford Everest African Experience here in the heart of the wild,” was the opening gambit from Neale Hill, President – Ford Motor Company: Africa. He continued, “with landscapes as diverse as a […]
Talking Transit with Ford Engineer Alistair Hunt
Ford’s Global Transit and Tourneo Custom vehicle engineering manager Alistair Hunt was in town for the 2024 Fieldays event, so we grabbed a few moments of his time to discuss all things Transit. Alistair is originally from the UK, (his accent gives him away), but is now based at the Ford Transit manufacturing plant in […]
Tame it ain’t – 2024 Ford Puma ST review
The Ford Puma ST is a standout SUV that demands attention from the moment you set your eyes on it. The dual grill, reminiscent of the ST design, not only looks impressive but also ensures optimal airflow to the exhilarating (albeit small) engine. With its performance splitter and larger headlights, the front exudes confidence and […]
Blue Zoom – testing out Ford’s BlueCruise hands free tech
‘Look no hands!’ I exclaimed, as I let go of the steering wheel of the Ford Mustang Mach-E and rushed along the M4 motorway in England at 70mph (112.6km/h) in the dark. Admittedly, both my father and son were less than confident in what I was doing, and it wasn’t the first time in my […]
Treasure Trove: 2023 Ford Ranger Wildtrak X Review
Ford has added an X to the new Ranger Wildtrak but does it mark the treasure?
First-ever EV (PHEV) Ford Ranger due here in 2025
Ford NZ will expand its Ranger and EV Family with first-ever Ranger PHEV (Plug-in Hybrid), and it even has ‘Pro Power onboard’. The Ranger PHEV will introduce Plug-in Hybrid technology to the mid-sized pick-up segment, offering zero-tailpipe emission driving to the truck’s towing, off-road, and payload capabilities, all while delivering more torque than any other […]