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Kia Gives First Look at New PV7 | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
1+ week, 18+ 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…...
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,…...
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....
The Kaizen EV - Toyota bZ4X Motion AWD Review | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
2+ week, 37+ min ago (386+ words) There was a time when mentioning the Toyota bZ4X would almost immediately invite a conversation about the brand’s actual interest in BEVs. Range, charging, power and the general feeling that it wasn’t their best effort were all fair criticisms. But, after…...
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…...
Lexus Takes to the Skies with Helicopter Service | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
2+ week, 2+ day ago (260+ words) Lexus has officially begun its all-new ‘Lexus Flight’ service, a dedicated helicopter service operated by ‘Aero Toyota’ to extend the luxury brand’s “mobility ecosystem” across land, sea and air! “DISCOVER- Imitate No One” is Lexus’ new motto and the brand…...
Harley-Davidson Unveils Blacked-Out Breakout for Australia and New Zealand | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
2+ week, 5+ day ago (194+ words) In a perfect case of “if it ain’t broke”, the Breakout continues to be powered by Harley-Davidson’s Milwaukee-Eight 117 V-Twin. The engine provides the strong acceleration and torque expected from the large capacity cruiser, while the Breakout’s wide rear tyre and…...
Arcfox T1 launches in New Zealand, bringing a new electric brand to the market | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
2+ week, 6+ day ago (583+ words) Arcfox is part of the BAIC Group, a major Chinese automotive manufacturer with 66 years of vehicle manufacturing experience. BAIC already has a presence in New Zealand, with its BAIC brand launching locally earlier this year, while Arcfox represents the group’s…...
Škoda Launches Mixed-Reality App For Buyers | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
3+ week, 14+ 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…...
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…...