7 Seats, 1 Job, 0 Fuss – Honda CR-V Long Term Review
Here at Tarmac, we usually have our review cars for a few days, and sometimes we have to fast-track our impressions. So when we get to have a car for a longer period of time, it’s a rare treat to truly analyze how well it fits into the intended customer’s lifestyle. Honda has risen to […]
TAG Heuer are back to being the Official Timekeepers of Formula 1
TAG Heuer and Formula 1 — two names that have been intertwined since the sport’s golden age — are set to reunite in a partnership that’s as exciting as it is historic. Back in the 1970s, Heuer watches were as much a part of the paddock as roaring engines and champagne celebrations. By the early […]
Nissan showcases College Students Concepts at Tokyo Car Salon
Designing a car and having it be shown at the Tokyo Auto Salon might just every designer’s dream, and now a few technical college students from Aichi and Kyoto will do be able to add that feather to their hats. Nissan has 5 Automobile Technical College across Japan and, in addition to offering standard courses […]
The catalogue for the 2025 Mecum Kissimmee Auction might just be my Santa Wishlist
Yesterday, Dave posted about the Shaguar, a historically significant E-Type that is going to the block in a couple of weeks. Being the auction aficionado I am, I couldn’t help but investing a handful of hours looking at every single lot of the 4,500 cars (yes, you read that right) being auctioned during that event. […]
City Street Smarts – BMW CE 02 Review
Electrified commuting comes in all shapes and sizes. And while there are brands out there trying to grasp this market with one form factor or another, not many can say they have offerings on two and four wheels. So, enter BMW, who are using their know-how in building bikes and electrified vehicles to offer not […]
Rexton Rewind – KGM Rexton Ultimate Review
Not too long ago, I had a go at a KGM Rexton for a review, and it was a fun way to explore the big and bold 7 seater, ladder frame dinosaur. And given the saying goes “you only have one chance to make a first impression”, I must say I was interested in revisiting […]
Harley-Davidson’s Race-Ready Road Glide Has its Europe Debut
Motorcycles come in different shapes and sizes, and the Harley-Davidson Road Glide might not be the first one to come to your mind when you think about track records and knee scraping bends. All the more reason for HD’s Factory Racing team to go for a new showcase of its race-ready 2024 Road Glide bike, […]
An Unexpected Shift – BMW G310 GS Review
What is this weird looking thing on Tarmac’s home page that doesn’t have four wheels, you might ask? Your eyes don’t deceive you, we have indeed started covering motorcycles as well! And just in case this seems out of the blue, here’s a bit of context: I’ve been riding motorcycles since I was 18 years […]
The power of the people(‘s car) – Golf R Line MK8.5 Review
The Golf is one of the definitive hatchbacks in the industry, so whenever a new one hits the roads, everyone pays attention. Volkswagen has recently unveiled the facelifted version of the eight generation of the Golf, or MK8.5 in VW nerd talk (which I’m fluent in), and given the MK8 was appreciated for some things […]
Eco Roar, pt II – Peugeot 208 GT Hybrid Review
I’m a sucker for small cars. They present brands with interesting challenges in terms of where to focus their efforts, how to work within the boundaries set by the dimensions, and very often they are recipes for very fun runabouts. So it should surprise no-one that I was happy to keep it French by going […]