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On foot or in a Jag, it is always about the journey - Blue Lake track with an F-Type | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
14+ hour, 58+ min ago (762+ words) I might be an IT-working couch potato, but I also enjoy the occasional multi-day hike, as you might have seen from other posts I've written about walks and tracks. And in an effort to tick all New Zealand Great Walks,…...
Over $8M Collector's dream cars going under the hammer at Ayrburn Classic 2026 | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (340+ words) Classic purists are equally well catered to. Vehicles such as the 1953 Holden FJ, showing only 480 km and valued at $60,000 to $80,000, embody the nostalgia and craftsmanship that define mid'century motoring. The beautifully presented 1966 Austin Healey 3000, estimated at $80,000 to $100,000, offers refined British…...
BYD Atto 1 First Drive Review – NZ’s New ‘Little Treasure’ for Urban Living | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
4+ day, 13+ hour ago (932+ words) When a car launch includes an Amazing Race'style treasure hunt on Waiheke Island, you know the brand wants to make a point, this car is meant to be fun. And on a sun-kissed day across intricate island roads, BYD's new…...
First Look - Aston Martin and Honda Unveil Striking AMR26 for 2026 Season | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
1+ week, 10+ hour ago (261+ words) Honda Racing Corporation President Koji Watanabe echoed the excitement, confirming that Honda has been deep in development on the RA626H power unit, built exclusively for the AMR26 project. He described the collaboration with AMAF1 as one united team, ready to take on what…...
Sub $30k SUV - GWM Haval Jolion returns | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
1+ week, 1+ day ago (197+ words) GWM New Zealand has officially reintroduced the Haval Jolion Petrol to its local line'up, marking a strategic move that's set to shake up the competitive compact SUV market across Aotearoa. And if the Jolion's prior popularity is anything to go…...
Subaru Trailseeker Charges Downunder as Brand’s Fastest EV Yet | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
1+ week, 3+ day ago (176+ words) The Trailseeker arrives as an entirely new nameplate, sliding into the range as a larger, more adventure'oriented alternative to the recently refreshed 2026 Solterra. Subaru says the Trailseeker has been engineered to deliver a new flavour of excitement and capability for…...
Why the Nissan LEAF Remains Most Trusted Used EV | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
1+ week, 4+ day ago (208+ words) And it's not stopping there. Nissan's all-new LEAF, proudly built in Britain and boasting up to 386 miles of range on a single charge, is set to hit showrooms imminently, complete with a "3,750 Electric Car Grant discount for qualifying buyers. This…...
Swindon Powertrain and Walkinshaw TWG - The Power Duo Behind Toyota’s Supercars Debut | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
1+ week, 5+ day ago (452+ words) As Toyota prepares to storm into the 2026 Repco Supercars Championship with the all'new GEN3 GR Supra, a powerhouse partnership has emerged behind the scenes, one that blends British engineering pedigree with iconic Australian motorsport muscle. Swindon Powertrain, a name steeped in…...
2026 BMW X1 and X2 updated with X1 getting a PHEV | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
2+ week, 8+ hour ago (242+ words) Charging is equally practical: the 25e supports up to 11kW AC charging via both single" and three"phase power, making home charging setups and public charging stations straightforward to use. A full recharge takes just 1 hour and 45 minutes, positioning the PHEV as…...
BAIC Accelerates into New Zealand with X55 and B30 | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
2+ week, 16+ hour ago (466+ words) Partnering with Armstrong's for local distribution, BAIC enters the New Zealand market with two new SUVs: the X55 mid-size SUV and the B30 medium SUV, the latter offered in three variants, Elite Adventure, Premium Adventure HEV, and Premium Adventure HEV AWD. Test…...