Honda CR-V Turns 30
A significant milestone for one of Honda’s best sellers!
Honda e:N1 Review – Honda’s EVolution Has Arrived
For years, we in New Zealand have known Honda as the masters of hybrid efficiency and pragmatic engineering. Cars like the Jazz and HR-V have been staples on our roads, celebrated for their clever packaging and fuel-sipping powertrains. But the electric tide is rising, and with it comes a question we’ve all been asking: when […]
Honda N-One E – The Pint-Sized Electric with a Mighty Punch
Honda has just pulled the covers off its latest creation, and it’s a brilliant little box of electric charm. Meet the Honda N-One E, a compact EV built specifically to tackle the urban jungle. Based on the famous ‘Kei’ car platform, this is Honda’s compelling new answer to city mobility, perfectly blending retro-cool with next-gen […]
Honda Confirms The Prelude Is Coming Back To NZ!
Cast your mind back to the golden era of Japanese performance cars. It was a time of VTEC screams, razor-sharp handling, and designs that made you look back every single time you parked. Right at the heart of that movement was a Honda icon: the Prelude. For years, it was the stylish, tech-forward coupe that […]
Honda’s Hydrogen CR-V e:FCEV is Taking on Pikes Peak
Because Why Not Drive a Science Experiment Up a Mountain? Honda is about to do something wonderfully bonkers. They’re sending their 2025 CR-V e:FCEV – a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle, no less – to tackle the legendary Pikes Peak International Hill Climb . That’s right, the family-friendly CUV, known more for soccer practice runs […]
Practically Perfect: 2025 Honda Civic Hatch SR e:HEV Review
Honda’s crowd pleasing Civic Hybrid steps into a new generation but it’s been tasked with big shoes to fill.
From Teen Fave to Blue Rinse Brigade – Honda Civic Appeals to All
Honda: the brand where Gen Z gets their first keys and retirees park at the country club – all without skipping a beat. Whether you’re a nervous teen driver, a multitasking parent, or a silver-haired road trip veteran, Honda makes sure you’re in the driver’s seat of something both cool and comforting. Here’s how Honda’s […]
The e:N1: All Electric, All Honda, is now All here in NZ
Honda has officially launched the e:N1, marking its debut as the brand’s first fully electric vehicle in New Zealand. This launch represents a significant milestone for Honda, blending innovation with the company’s longstanding commitment to crafting engaging and enjoyable driving experiences. The e:N1 is the inaugural model in Honda’s e:N series, designed for drivers seeking […]
The No Brainer: 2024 Honda CR-V RS e:HEV Long Term Review
Our long-term reviews of the Honda CR-V range culminated with the RS e:HEV.
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 […]