A Comeback Around the Corner? Toyota Teases Formula 1 Return

After years of absence, whispers of Toyota’s potential return to Formula 1 are growing louder. The Japanese automaker, which departed the championship in 2009, appears to be quietly preparing for a re-entry, leveraging its recent successes in motorsport and advancements in hybrid technology. While there’s no official confirmation yet, industry insiders suggest that Toyota is […]

Mazda Spirit Racing teases us with the Ultimate Roadster

Mazda has done it again: they crafted an MX-5 so enticing that enthusiasts worldwide are left yearning. Meet the Spirit Racing Roadster 12R, a special edition of the beloved roadster limited to just 200 units and exclusive to Japan. This isn’t just another limited-run Miata with a new badge; it’s a machine honed with motorsport […]

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 […]

BMW shares their new vision for infotainment at CES 2025

CES 2025 became the stage for BMW’s latest innovation: the Panoramic iDrive, a groundbreaking step in automotive technology for the brand. Designed to transform the way drivers and passengers interact with vehicles, this system blends futuristic design with intuitive functionality, reinforcing BMW’s reputation for pushing the boundaries of user-focused innovation in their cars. At the core […]

Toyota’s Woven City welcomes its first residents

Toyota’s Woven City, a visionary project at the base of Mount Fuji, is poised to become a living laboratory for future technologies. Announced at CES 2020, this 175-acre urban prototype is designed to integrate cutting-edge advancements in mobility, robotics, and smart home systems within a real-world environment. The city derives its name from Toyota’s origins […]

TAG Heuer celebrates Ayrton Senna’s F1 Legacy

TAG Heuer has unveiled the Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon x Senna, a limited-edition timepiece that pays tribute to the legendary Formula 1 driver Ayrton Senna. This release coincides with the 30th anniversary of Senna’s passing, underscoring the enduring legacy of a driver whose name remains synonymous with speed, precision, and excellence. The Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon x […]

7 Seats, 1 Job, 0 Fuss – Honda CR-V Long Term Review

2024 Honda CR-V NZ

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 […]

An 80-Year-Old Grandma’s Mazda RX-7 FD: A Heartwarming Farewell to a Legend

In an automotive tale that feels straight out of a feel-good movie, 80-year-old Naoko Nishimoto from Nagasaki, Japan, has made headlines for her touching connection to her 1997 Mazda RX-7 FD. After 25 years of loyal ownership, Nishimoto recently bid an emotional farewell to her beloved sports car, a silver beauty she affectionately called “Seven.” […]

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