Volvo has invented a ‘brainy’ new Seatbelt
For more than sixty years, the humble seatbelt has been our silent, steadfast guardian on the road. It’s been a simple, mechanical piece of kit, a strong strap of webbing that locks up under force. It’s effective, but in the age of smart everything, it now feels a bit… analogue. Now, the brand that gave […]
Volvo NZ Launches Rugged EX30 Cross Country and Refreshed 2026 SUV Lineup
Kiwis with a taste for adventure and an eye on the electric future, listen up. Volvo Cars New Zealand has just pulled the covers off its refreshed 2026 SUV line-up, and the headline act is an all-new, rugged little beast: the EX30 Cross Country. Arriving to complement a range that sees stable pricing and key […]
Volvo Cars and Google – Gemini for the AI-Powered Road Ahead
Volvo Cars has never been shy about embracing radical innovation. From pioneering three-point seatbelts (you’re welcome, world) to championing electrification, Sweden’s favorite automotive export is now putting pedal to the metal with Google, accelerating toward a future where your car is not just smart—but delightfully witty and conversational. Gemini Rises: Google’s AI Co-Pilot Hits the […]
Volvo car to get 2 tech upgrades
Volvo Cars has unveiled two transformative technological updates to enhance both in-car experiences and charging convenience for its upcoming models. These upgrades will become available across a range of popular models, including the XC40, EX40, EC40, V60, and V90, and signify a strategic push towards a more seamless, responsive, and driver-focused automobile environment. Volvo Car […]
Tarmac Life Car of the Year 2024
Wow, what a year it’s been for both the automotive industry and your team at Tarmac Life, and it’s fair to say that although it’s been a wild ride, we’re all looking forward to the break. That said, we still have one major thing to take care of, and that’s our Tarmac Life Car of […]
The Elbil Twins – Volvo XC40 Recharge Twin review
Dammit. I was going to start this review with the statement that the XC40 is Volvo’s first EV, but it would appear that the Swedish brand actually had an EV (the Elbil – electric car in Swedish) as far back as 1976. Anyway, the XC40 Recharge is basically Volvo’s first introduction to their new EV […]
Volvo Unveils New NZ Flagship Store
A fitting showroom for a Swedish superstar.
EVolvolution – Volvo C40 Recharge review NZ
Already synonymous with automotive safety, Swedish car brand Volvo is evidently now focussing much of its attention on sustainability. As they journey towards having 50% of their global sales volume fully electric by 2025 (and be fully electric by 2030), Volvo cars has recently launched their second ‘zero-emissions’ vehicle to the world, the C40 Recharge, […]
Volvo Reveals More on Upcoming EX90
EX90 will be the latest addition to Volvo’s fully electric range.
Volvo Previews Upcoming EX90
It will usher in a new era of safety for Volvo.