The Hat Game: 2024 Lotus Emeya S Review

Is the hyper-GT the logical next step for the brand?
Porsche Brews Up Partnership with La Marzocco

And it’s limited to 911 pieces.
Hyundai Teases Upcoming IONIQ 9

New EV set to bring seven seater motoring to the masses.
Half Century Full Throttle – 50 Years of Alfa Romeo Owners Club New Zealand Book Review

To the casual observer, you would think the largest single-make car owners club in New Zealand would be something like Holden, Ford or Toyota, but no. What if I told you, it was Alfa Romeo? Yes, the Milanese marque responsible for some of the most beautiful and coveted cars ever made has a considerable following […]
An Unexpected Shift – BMW G310 GS Review

What is this weird looking thing on Tarmac’s home page that doesn’t have four wheels, you might ask? Your eyes don’t deceive you, we have indeed started covering motorcycles as well! And just in case this seems out of the blue, here’s a bit of context: I’ve been riding motorcycles since I was 18 years […]
Jaguar Celebrates 50 years of E-type

They did so by building two new ones!
Unsung Hero: 2024 Lotus Emira i4 Turbo Review

Lotus’ sportscar gets a new powertrain but is it flawed or fantastic?
Working the way up – New MG HS Review

Alongside the hobbies I usually talk about (incessantly) here at TarmacLife, I have yet another one: gaming. And when playing a game that captivates me, I am something the community calls “a completionist”. I won’t put the game down until I’ve explored every single dungeon of an RPG, or bought every last car of a […]
Growth Spurt – MG3 Essence Hybrid+Review

Looking back, the first MG3 was something of an anomaly in the marketplace. Sure, it wasn’t quite as polished around the edges as some of its contemporaries, but it had one major element in its favour, the price. For a long time, it was New Zealand’s most affordable new car and with a hefty warranty […]
Nissan Bringing Affordable Vehicle to Grid Charging in 2026

Nissan continues their journey towards a zero emission future.