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BMW M Concept Neue Klasse - The Future of M Is Electric | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
3+ hour, 20+ min ago (204+ words) Step inside, and you'll find an interior that's been ruthlessly stripped of anything that doesn't serve the driving experience. This is a cockpit designed for intensity, not entertainment systems or luxury padding. The powertrain sits on genuine performance hardware: 800-volt…...
The JAC T9 PHEV Ute Has Arrived - Amazing Value and Still Has That Pie Warmer | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
3+ day, 13+ hour ago (259+ words) Here's what makes the T9 PHEV different: JAC didn't bolt some electric motors onto a standard platform and call it a day. They took their proven commercial vehicle heritage, (over 60 years of truck manufacturing and EV expertise) and electrified the whole…...
The Third-Generation Audi Q7 unveiled | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (418+ words) Audi has unveiled the third generation of the Audi Q7, a vehicle that promises to redefine what a premium family SUV can achieve. After more than two decades of success, this new iteration carries forward a legacy while introducing cutting-edge technology…...
Smart #5 Has Landed in NZ " And It'll Smoke a Porsche to 100km/h | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
6+ day, 4+ hour ago (911+ words) The smart #5 has officially landed in Kiwi dealerships, joining the already-established #1 and #3 models, but make no mistake, this is the brand's biggest and most ambitious move yet. Positioned squarely in the premium electric SUV segment, the #5 is targeting buyers who…...
The Honda HR-V Just Got a Boost with a Hybrid RS " Here's What You Need to Know | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
1+ week, 3+ day ago (362+ words) Honda New Zealand has just dropped an expanded HR-V lineup for 2026, and the star of the show? The spanking new Honda HR-V Hybrid RS, a flagship that's ready to turn heads with its sportier, more dynamic personality. Three's Company " The…...
How about melting your exhaust to make a watch out of it? The Liberum RE-XHAUST proves it's possible | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
2+ week, 2+ day ago (287+ words) There's no shortage of watch brands trying to cash in on "motorsport inspiration. While some brands rely on real, track bred connections like TAG Heuer, others usually throw a few red accents, a tachymeter nobody uses, and some vague references…...
Mercedes turns up the drama - E 53 Hybrid Dark Carbon and E 300 AMG Night Edition arrive in NZ | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
3+ week, 1+ day ago (372+ words) Mercedes'Benz has quietly added two sharply dressed E'Class flavours to its line-up in New Zealand: the Mercedes'AMG E 53 Hybrid Dark Carbon Edition and the Mercedes'Benz E 300 AMG Night Edition. Both play the "dark, sporty, premium" card (subtle aggression outside, plush…...
Concrete Cowboy Redefined: 2026 Volkswagen Amarok V6 Style Review | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
4+ week, 16+ hour ago (206+ words) But what if there was a ute that could actually succeed at both duties? What if it could go anywhere and tow most things but not look out of place at the hands of said accountant! Arguably, that ute would…...
The Volvo EX60 - What to Expect | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
4+ week, 1+ day ago (379+ words) Volvo is making waves with its new all-electric EX60, hailed as a "game changer" by the Swedish brand. This innovative SUV is built on a brand-new, fully electric platform called SPA3, designed exclusively for electric vehicles. It promises a blend of cutting-edge…...
All-new Lexus RZ is here | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (396+ words) Lexus has dropped the all-new RZ into New Zealand, and according to them, it's a proper EV for people who actually drive. The launch at Kinloch gave local media (we unfortunately missed out) a chance to run the RZ through…...