Chris Harris Speechless Driving the McMurtry Spéirling
There’s a particular moment in automotive journalism when a car is so monumentally brilliant that words simply fail you. Chris Harris, one of the industry’s most eloquent and brutally honest automotive commentators, found himself in exactly that predicament while piloting the McMurtry Spéirling around some of the UK’s most demanding circuits. The result is pure, […]
The New 5th Gen Audi A6 Allroad is on its way to NZ
More Than Just a Station Wagon Forget everything you thought you knew about estate cars. The fifth-generation Audi A6 allroad isn’t your grandpa’s family hauler, it’s a proper adventure companion wrapped in German engineering and premium refinement. Arriving in New Zealand in early 2027, this is the wagon that proves you don’t need an SUV […]
Mercedes-Benz New S-Class Begins Its 140 Years/140 Places NZ Journey
From the world’s first automobile to the world’s most advanced luxury sedan, Mercedes-Benz marked a significant milestone in New Zealand this today, celebrating 140 years of automotive innovation while welcoming a very special visitor to our shores – the latest Mercedes-Benz S-Class. There are few automotive brands that can genuinely claim they created the industry […]
The GWM ORA 5 SUV Just Hit New Zealand and It’s Priced to Stun
The EV Revolution Just Got Affordable If you’ve been waiting for the right moment to jump into electric vehicles without breaking the bank, today’s your lucky day. GWM’s all-new ORA 5 SUV has officially landed in New Zealand, and it’s turning heads for all the right reasons, including the price tag. Let’s cut straight to […]
BMW Motorrad New Zealand Launches the All-New F 450 GS
BMW Motorrad has officially expanded its legendary GS adventure family in New Zealand with the arrival of the all-new BMW F 450 GS, a motorcycle designed to bridge the gap between lightweight accessibility and genuine adventure-bike capability. Tarmac Life joined BMW Motorrad New Zealand and Continental BMW for the local launch, getting a first-hand look […]
Škoda Peaq – Hardcore Testing Behind Your Next Electric Adventure
What happens when a Czech automaker decides to push an electric SUV to its absolute limits? Škoda’s latest flagship model, the Peaq, has just completed one of the most exhaustive development and testing regimens in the company’s history, and the results speak volumes about what drivers can expect when it hits showrooms later this month. […]
BMW M Concept Neue Klasse – The Future of M Is Electric
BMW just dropped something genuinely exciting at the 24 Hours of Le Mans: the BMW M Concept Neue Klasse, a radical reimagining of what a high-performance electric car should look like.This isn’t just another concept car destined for a museum floor. It’s a bold statement about where BMW M is heading in the all-electric era, […]
The Sun Really Shined on Fieldays 2026 – 132,000+ Visitors
In an era where rural events are fighting for relevance (and attendance), Fieldays 2026 just dropped a mic-worthy performance that had exhibitors grinning wider than a freshly tilled paddock. By the Numbers – Because Data Doesn’t Lie More than 132,000 visitors stormed the gates over four days of the 58th Fieldays – a figure that […]
GWM’s New Zealand wants to go local to grow local
I consider myself to be an untreated, unmitigated car person, but I’m also finding myself to be a car industry person as well. As much as I enjoy driving and being around cars, I always jump at the opportunity to talk to people that make, sell, market, service, or that do basically anything in this […]
The Legend of Sylvester – How a 1994 Hilux Became a Rescue Hero
Not all hero’s wear capes – Sylvester wears a canopy When it comes to volunteer rescue work, there are heroes, and then there’s Anton Romirer, a Taupō-based rescuer who’s spent the last 26 years proving that loyalty, grit, and a well-maintained Toyota Hilux can move mountains (or at least navigate through blizzards that make everyone […]