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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, 11+ 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 > 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, 23+ hour 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 > 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 > skoda-launches-mixed-reality-app-for-buyers

Škoda Launches Mixed-Reality App For Buyers | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences

3+ week, 11+ hour ago   (343+ words) The Škoda Virtual Experience app runs on both the Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest headsets. Currently, it supports two electric models: the Elroq and the Epiq. The Peaq SUV is expected to be added this autumn (in Europe). Using…...

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tarmaclife.co.nz > news > gwm-hits-250000-australian-sales-with-ora-5-electric-suv

GWM Hits 250,000 Australian Sales with ORA 5 Electric SUV | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (450+ words) The handover took place at Werribee GWM, with representatives from GWM Australia present alongside the local dealer team. The timing is notable: the milestone follows GWM’s record-breaking June 2026 sales result and lands during what the company describes as its strongest…...