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Ford F-Series Trucks Continue 48 Year Reign. The range has been America’s best selling truck since 1977. A Year on the Tarmac, an overview of NZ Vehicle Reviews 2024

Whether you're a petrol (or electro) head indulging in your motoring passion or you're doing your research on your next new car, this is where your journey starts! We drive and review cars right here in New Zealand so you our reviews are exactly …

Nov 22, 2021 · Whether you're a petrol (or electro) head indulging in your motoring passion or you're doing your research on your next new car, this is where your journey starts! We drive and review cars right here in New Zealand so you our reviews are exactly relevant to local spec and conditions. Let's go!

Jul 15, 2020 · Whether you're a petrol (or electro) head indulging in your motoring passion or you're doing your research on your next new car, this is where your journey starts! We drive and review cars right here in New Zealand so you our reviews are exactly relevant to local spec and conditions. Let's go!

2 days ago · In a dramatic transformation that would make Cinderella’s fairy godmother proud, Smart, the brand once known for tiny urban runabouts is making a grand entrance into New Zealand’s luxury electric vehicle market.Smart, the former purveyor of diminutive two-seaters, has undergone a remarkable metamorphosis into a premium electric SUV manufacturer that’s about to shake up the Kiwi ...

Dec 31, 2024 · 2024 was a busy year for the team at Tarmac Life. We essentially took the Kiwi motoring scene by storm, reviewing vehicles of all shapes, sizes, and fuel types.

4 days ago · This year’s Chicago Auto Show serves up a delightfully bizarre cocktail of extremes – from face-melting horsepower to face-licking puppies.

Dec 19, 2023 · The tension around the office is palpable as we near the announcement of this year’s Tarmac Life ‘Car of the Year 2023’. There are 5 category winners, ‘Small Lifestyle Vehicle’, ‘Medium Lifestyle Vehicle’, ‘Large Lifestyle Vehicle’, ‘Most Sustainable Vehicle’ and ‘Most Thrilling Vehicle’ – with the winners of each category going on to vie for the coveted title of ...

Dec 21, 2023 · New Zealand motoring editor/journalist and published author. Besotted with cars and the experiences they give. I'm a family guy with a bark that's bigger than my bite and prefer football over rugby any day of any week.