The Proof Is in The Pudding: 2025 Kia Tasman New Zealand First Drive
Marking a foray into new territory for Kia, they weren’t messing around when it came to the Tasman’s local unveiling!
Mahindra XUV 3XO Review – Heating up the NZ SubCompact Cross Segment
Mahindra, the automotive giant from India, is a brand on the rise in New Zealand, and its latest offering, the XUV 3XO, is here to add a little spice to the hotly contested subcompact crossover market. A comprehensive facelift of the previous XUV300, the 3XO joins the XUV700 and Scorpio in Mahindra’s local SUV lineup, […]
For the buzzy bees out there – VW ID. Buzz Cargo Review
Here comes Tarmac Life’s resident van guy — back behind the wheel of something that’s equal parts workhorse and show pony. The ID. Buzz Cargo capitalises on all the talk that the “regular” ID. Buzz managed to created since its unveiling, all while offering a work van package that will make for the most stylish […]
Charged Up Go-Kart: 2025 Mini Cooper Electric JCW Review
One could say I am a bit of a Mini fan. Back to the early days of inception from the notebook of Alec Issigonis, the Mini changed mainstream motoring forever. Having been given the chance to drive many Minis over the years, new and old, I have loved almost every single one. That said, I […]
Studying Forester-ry: 2025 Subaru Forester AWD Hybrid Review
The mid-sized SUV segment has long been chock-full of choice but one which has managed to gain a firm foothold is the Subaru Forester. As one of the offerings which prides itself of having the aptitude for devouring the rough stuff wholeheartedly better than several of its contemporaries, something which is well in keeping with […]
Steady the Ship: 2025 Nissan Patrol Ti-L V8 Review
Nissan’s titan has one last hurrah in its V8 guise.
Chery Tiggo 7 & Tiggo 8 Super Hybrids – First Drive Review
Affordable Innovation Meets Practical Efficiency As Chinese carmaker Chery strengthens its presence in New Zealand through its core brand and sub-brands Omoda and Jaecoo, two standout contenders are ready to make waves in the highly competitive hybrid SUV segment, the Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 Super Hybrids. These two models, which share the brand’s revolutionary […]
The spark of something new – MG Cyberster Review
Alright, I get it, okay? Some people just love to complain that EVs lack that extra edge of engagement and excitement and, while to a certain degree I understand where they are coming from, I don’t necessarily agree. We’ve even had a recent share of interesting, if not exciting EVs, making their way around the […]
5 Best Things About the MG ZS Hybrid+
NZ’s compact SUV market is buzzing, yet even so, the arrival of the all-new MG ZS is bound to make some serious waves. While the entire ZS range has been given a sleek redesign, it’s the introduction of the innovative HYBRID+ model that’s really got our attention. It promises efficiency, tech, and practicality without the […]
All About EV3 – Kia EV3 Light Long-Range Review
The new Kia EV3 has been making some major waves. Women’s World Car of the Year, Red Dot “Best of the Best” Award winner and even the immensely coveted “World Car of the Year” for 2025. Such adoration from the specialist press is a good indication that Kia’s newest and smallest of its all-electric EV […]