Ford Everest Tremor Review – The Factory-Fresh Adventurer
The Ford Everest has long been the darling of the school run and the weekend getaway, a capable and comfortable seven-seat SUV. But what if your weekends involve less tarmac and more… well, tremors? What if you want to take the family further off the beaten track without spending a fortune on aftermarket gear? Ford […]
Fronx and Centre – 2025 Suzuki Fronx Review
It isn’t every day we get an entirely new model from Suzuki, so when we do, its kind of a big deal. The Swift, Ignis, Jimny and Vitara have been Suzuki namesakes for a generation, so to have a something like “Fronx” join the party, we all sit up and take notice. The name Fronx […]
Review – Giving the Subaru WRX 2.4T tS Spec B Manual Some Stick
There are few nameplates in motoring that get the pulse racing quite like WRX. For Kiwis, the letters themselves conjure up gravel-strewn backroads, turbo whistle, and a bonnet scoop that could inhale small wildlife. It’s a cult, a legacy, and – let’s be honest – a slightly unhinged obsession for those who remember when Subaru […]
2026 Kia Sportage HEV AWD Light review – A Family Favourite, Recharged
For more than three decades, the Kia Sportage has been parked in Kiwi driveways, carting kids to Saturday sport and hauling Bunnings runs like a loyal mate. It’s built its reputation on practicality, comfort, and sharp pricing. Now though, the facelifted 2026 model throws a hybrid powertrain and AWD into the mix. Efficiency meets capability, […]
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.