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tarmaclife.co.nz > news > tarmac-life-tv-show-to-hit-australian-screens

Tarmac Life TV Show To Hit Australian Screens | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences

17+ hour, 20+ min ago   (767+ words) New Zealand’s motoring show crosses the Tasman with broadcast deals on Channel 31 and Channel 44 Auckland, New Zealand — September 2026 — The road is getting a whole lot wider for Tarmac Life TV Show, with New Zealand’s home-grown motoring television show officially crossing…...

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tarmaclife.co.nz > news > kia-gives-first-look-at-new-pv7

Kia Gives First Look at New PV7 | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences

1+ week, 20+ hour ago   (252+ words) First came the PV5, a hollowed out cargo van ready for work, built on Kia’s ‘Platform Beyond Vehicle’ or ‘PBV’ platform which has now led to the creation of the PV7. It shares plenty with its smaller sibling but the PV7 is the…...

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tarmaclife.co.nz > kia-reviews-new-zealand > kia-pv5-review-the-ev-van-that-makes-diesel-look-old-school

Kia PV5 Review - The EV Van That Makes Diesel Look Old-School | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (1081+ words) Kia’s first proper foray into the commercial vehicle market is an all-electric van built on a dedicated platform, and while the idea of an electric commercial vehicle isn’t exactly revolutionary anymore, the PV5 brings something different to the party. It’s modern,…...

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tarmaclife.co.nz > news > the-all-new-nissan-patrol-y63-nz-price-and-specs

The All-New Nissan Patrol Y63 - NZ Price and Specs | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (589+ words) Nissan just dropped some serious news for Kiwi adventure seekers and family haulers alike. The all-new Y63 Nissan Patrol is officially here, and it’s packed with upgrades that justify the hype.Starting at just $120,990 (plus on-road costs), this isn’t some minor…...

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tarmaclife.co.nz > news > polestar-4-suv-performance-ev-suv-that-finally-gets-it-right

Polestar 4 SUV - Performance EV SUV That Finally Gets It Right | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (515+ words) Swedish electric vehicle manufacturer Polestar has just shaken things up with the launch of the Polestar 4 SUV, and honestly, it’s the kind of announcement that deserves some serious attention. It’s a thoughtfully engineered variant that brings genuine versatility to the…...

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tarmaclife.co.nz > news > range-rover-electric-luxury-and-performance-evolution

Range Rover Electric - Luxury and Performance EVolution | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (721+ words) Range Rover has just unveiled what many thought impossible: an electric vehicle that doesn’t compromise on the legendary capability, luxury, and refinement that have defined the brand for over five decades. The Range Rover Electric is a masterclass in how…...

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tarmaclife.co.nz > opinion > did-tesla-owners-start-the-great-ice-vs-ev-war

Did Tesla Owners Start the Great ICE vs EV War? | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1181+ words) Owning a car used to be a fairly simple affair. You bought the car you liked, filled it with whatever fuel it required, talked about horsepower at BBQs and occasionally wondered why your neighbour had bought a beige Toyota Corolla....

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tarmaclife.co.nz > news > the-subaru-trailseeker-ev-new-zealand-price-and-specs-revealed

The Subaru Trailseeker EV - New Zealand Price and Specs Revealed | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (307+ words) There’s something genuinely exciting happening in New Zealand’s automotive landscape. Subaru has just unveiled a vehicle that challenges everything we thought we knew about electric cars, and it’s wearing all-terrain boots. The all-new Subaru Trailseeker is what happens when a…...

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tarmaclife.co.nz > mercedes-reviews-new-zealand > cellcentric-sees-toyota-join-forces-with-volvo-and-daimler-truck

cellcentric Sees Toyota Join Forces With Volvo and Daimler Truck | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (160+ words) It’s official, Toyota will join Volvo Group and Daimler Truck as equal shareholders/partners in cellcentric. The joint goal is to develop and manufacture hydrogen fuel cell systems for “heavy-duty commercial applications.” Following completion of the agreement in late 2026/early…...

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tarmaclife.co.nz > experience-reviews-new-zealand > 2026-chengdu-motor-show

2026 Chengdu Motor Show | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (1357+ words) If you want to understand where the global automotive industry is heading, you could spend your time at Detroit, Geneva or Frankfurt (assuming Geneva was still doing the heavy lifting), or you could head to Chengdu. This year’s show was…...