2027 Volvo EX60 P6 and P10 Ultra – World First Drive Review
Being invited to a world-first drive of a brand new Swedish EV in the Catalonia-land of Flamenco’s, Bull fighting, Tapas and Antoni Gaudí’s whimsical, nature-inspired masterpieces, may sound like an odd choice, but with its exceptional roads, epic backdrops and ‘central’ geographical location, Barcelona proved to be the perfect place for 300 motoring journalists (yes […]
Landmark Arrival: 2026 Volvo EX90 New Zealand Launch & First Drive
Volvo’s latest flagship has landed and it marks the start of something new for the fabled Swedish brand.
Volvo Confirms EX90 NZ Arrival and Global EX60 Reveal
Volvo is kicking off 2026 with serious momentum, confirming not one but two all-new fully electric SUVs headed for New Zealand, and both are set to make a major impact on the premium EV landscape. The brand has locked in arrival timing, specs and pricing for the flagship EX90, while also revealing that the hotly […]
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.