Kiwis Go Bonkers for Bigfoot – Hot Wheels Smashes Global Records at Eden Park
Remember the sheer joy of tearing open the packaging of a new Hot Wheels car? That little die-cast model held the promise of imaginary burnouts and epic tabletop jumps. Well, it seems New Zealand hasn’t forgotten that feeling, and they’re upgrading from the tabletop to the stadium in record-breaking numbers. In what organisers are calling […]
The New CLA Shooting Brake – Mercedes’ Electric Estate
Mercedes-Benz has just pulled the covers off what might be the most stylish electric wagon yet. Meet the all-new CLA Shooting Brake with EQ Technology, the brand’s first-ever all-electric estate. Following the debut of its saloon sibling, this new model takes the sleek, coupé-like design that made the Shooting Brake a cult favourite and injects […]
Škoda’s Enyaq Cargo – The Sensible SUV That’s Ready to Clock In
Ever looked at your neighbour’s sleek, silent electric SUV and thought, “I wish I could fill that with tools, plasterboard, and a week’s worth of invoices?” Well, it seems someone at Škoda UK had a similar thought, because they’ve just pulled the covers off the Enyaq Cargo, a commercial version of their award-winning electric family-hauler. […]
Hyundai’s Sat-Nav Just Got a PhD From Google
Let’s be honest, arguing with your car’s satellite navigation can be a special kind of torture. It sends you down dead-end streets, confidently proclaims the existence of roundabouts that were demolished a decade ago, and its idea of a “Point of Interest” is often a mysteriously abandoned warehouse. It’s a relationship built on mistrust and […]
From Belgian Tarmac to Aussie Dust, Paddon’s Wins Keep Coming
Is there anyone busier in motorsport right now than Hayden Paddon? Fresh off a plane from a hardcore European tarmac campaign, the Kiwi rally legend has just swapped his passport for a helmet and promptly dominated Rally Queensland, asserting his authority over the Australian Rally Championship. The fast and technical gravel roads of Gympie were […]
Hyundai Unleashes The IONIQ 6 N
Just when we thought the electric performance scene couldn’t get any more exciting, Hyundai has pulled the covers off its second high-performance EV, the IONIQ 6 N, at the iconic Goodwood Festival of Speed. Following the globally praised, boxy-but-brilliant IONIQ 5 N, this new, aerodynamically slick sedan proves Hyundai isn’t just a one-hit wonder in […]
Alfa Romeo’s New Junior is Coming to Play, and it’s Bringing the Voltage
Alfa Romeo, the brand that has long injected a dose of passione into even the most mundane of family saloons, is shrinking things down and plugging things in. Say ciao to the all-new Alfa Romeo Junior, a compact SUV that marks the brand’s re-entry into the small car game and its first serious step into […]
Kale Smoothies and Crypto Cults, Škoda’s New EV Push
Let’s be honest. You see someone glide silently past in a new electric vehicle, and your brain’s stereotype-generator kicks into high gear. Are they a tech bro with a Bluetooth-enabled bellybutton? A “hipster smoothie lover” who barters exclusively in crypto? Or perhaps a card-carrying member of an eco-warrior cult that meets on Tuesdays to hug […]
Tarmac Life, NZ’s Premier Automotive Hub, Launches Prime-Time TV Show
AUCKLAND, NZ – Start your engines and set your DVRs. Tarmac Life, New Zealand’s leading automotive/lifestyle voice, is roaring from the web to the telly, announcing the launch of the brand-new Tarmac Life TV Show. Yes, you read that right. After years of delivering top-tier digital content, the much-needed dose of local, expert, and witty […]
The King Gets A Crown – 2025 Nissan Patrol Lands in NZ
The Nissan Patrol has long been hailed as the undisputed king of the Kiwi backcountry, a rugged and dependable beast capable of conquering just about any terrain you throw at it. For 2025, the legend continues, but this time, the king has been fitted for a thoroughly modern crown. Nissan New Zealand has officially launched […]