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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 > bmw-reviews-new-zealand > bmw-makes-expanded-active-safety-systems-standard-across-neue-klasse-models

BMW Makes Expanded Active Safety Systems Standard Across Neue Klasse Models | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences

2+ week, 9+ hour ago   (484+ words) Active safety technology has long been a selling point for premium manufacturers, but it has just as often been a line item on an options list. With the Neue Klasse generation, BMW is changing that approach, making an expanded portfolio…...

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tarmaclife.co.nz > motorsport > nxt-mk1-evo-760kg-and-451hp-of-awesomeness

NXT MK1 EVO - 760kg and 451hp of Awesomeness | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (1652+ words) There are race cars, and then there are race cars that make you stop mid-conversation, stare at them and ask the rather obvious question “How bloody fast is that thing?” The NXT MK1 EVO is firmly in the second category, and…...

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tarmaclife.co.nz > news > jac-shows-off-new-t9-ute-phev-interior-and-its-stunning

JAC Shows Off New T9 Ute PHEV Interior - and it's Stunning | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences

3+ week, 4+ hour ago   (1312+ words) For a ute that has traditionally been sold on the promise of toughness, capability and plenty of equipment for the money, the JAC T9 has always had a slightly unexpected party trick: it doesn’t feel particularly agricultural once you climb inside....

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tarmaclife.co.nz > dongfeng > dongfengs-voyah-passion-s-goes-full-looney-tunes-loop

Dongfeng’s Voyah Passion S Goes Full Looney Tunes Loop | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (1096+ words) There are many ways to launch a new car. You could put it on a stage, you could wheel it into a fancy hotel, employ a mildly enthusiastic presenter and tell journalists about its revolutionary new infotainment system. Or, if…...