Taking a Swing – LDV T60 MAX Plus review
Growing up in my home country, I always associated pickup trucks with the countryside and hard work. Back there, they are workhorses, built for practicality rather than comfort. But in New Zealand, the lines are far more blurred. Here, utes (I even had to learn to call them that) are a staple of the Kiwi […]
Cupra Re-Born – Revisiting Cupra’s Efficient EV
For a brand that has been around for this long, I find it interesting how often I have to explain to people what Cupra is. Established as its own thing in 2018, the newest arm of the VAG group branched off from SEAT to focus on sporty offerings, honoring the Cup Racing origins of its […]
Loving the 80s: Mazda CX-80 SP Hybrid Review
Mazda certainly seem to have all their bases covered these days for those in the market for a premium feeling SUV. The current CX range have been instrumental in this and what started with the CX-30 and grew to include the CX-60 and flagship CX-90, now includes the CX-80. The new CX-80 presents itself as […]
Digital Legend: Casio F-91W Review
The Rolex Submariner, Omega Speedmaster and Seamaster, Patek Philipe Nautilus, Cartier Tank and the Audemars Piguet Royal Oak are some of the most coveted watches in existence and undisputed trailblazing icons of horology. However, when it comes to mass-market appeal and creating incredible watches at a price just about everyone can afford, its hard to […]
Watt a Ride! BMW’s Take on Electric Mobility, pt II
You join me after a rather electrifying week to close off the BMW Electric Mobility story! It’s been a busy week with many driven and ridden kms, so kick back and get comfortable, because this is a long one! My daily journey is a 25km round trip that starts in suburbia and goes right to the […]
Watt a Ride! BMW’s Take on Electric Mobility, pt I
It can sometimes seem that there is very little nuance when the topic is driving an EV. Some people are big fans and see ICE as a thing of the past, while others are more bearish and think this is a fad due to crash and burn a fire that’s very hard to put out. […]
Take the Leap of Faith – Leapmotor C10 Review
We are going through a very interesting period for the auto industry. Some brands are trying to reinvent themselves, others trying to remain viable and, at the same time, this EV revolution is allowing for new players to enter the field seemingly out of nowhere, with great first albums. And while Leapmotor are not exactly […]
More of everything but petrol – MG ZS Hybrid+ Review
Look who it is, if it isn’t Mr. MG coming for another review of the newest addition to their lineup! This time, we have the all-new ZS, which brings another round of MG’s learnings to a small SUV that has experienced quite a bit of success on our roads, judging by how many of them […]
Rush hour champion – BMW M135 Review
The hot hatch segment is one with a rabid legion of fans cultivated back in its golden era, and one that seems to have been relegated to more premium offerings as of late. Those that subscribe to the idea of driving something with a smaller footprint that an SUV while not letting go of driving […]
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 […]