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14 September 2026 | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
20+ hour, 11+ min ago (103+ words) Day: 13 September 2026 Tarmac Life Day: 13 September 2026 Pure Irrationality, Maximum Performance Sometimes the best things in life come from a simple question asked by people who should know better. In this case, AMG’s engineering team asked: “How can we push the…...
Audi Starts A2 e-tron Production with Leaner, More Automated Process | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (585+ words) Audi has started production of the A2 e-tron at its Ingolstadt factory, with the first units rolling off the line in the presence of Bavarian Minister-President Markus Söder. The launch is notable not just for the car itself, but for what…...
Polestar Teases Formula 2030 Concept Car | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
5+ day, 15+ hour ago (243+ words) Meet the Formula 2030, a showcase of Polestar’s vision for the brand’s future design under Philipp Romers. The Polestar 2030 Strategy points to more growth for the business and more profitability of course! The improvements aren’t solely business related either because the…...
Porsche Sounds Better With Burmester | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
6+ day, 18+ hour ago (319+ words) Having a good audio system is incredibly important when it comes to buying an EV. The loss of engine noise has seen manufacturers step up their game, often times turning to audio companies for help with acoustics and in-car systems....
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…...
Celebrating 30 Years of the Skoda Octavia | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
1+ week, 1+ day ago (240+ words) The very first Octavia rolled off the production line on the 3rd of September 1996 and at the time, I’m not sure if Skoda knew exactly what they had just done! The birth of the Octavia signaled a new way forward for…...
Leapmotor B05 and Geely EX2 Earn 5-Star ANCAP Ratings Under Tougher New Criteria | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
1+ week, 1+ day ago (616+ words) The idea that a sub-$40,000 electric vehicle must compromise on safety is looking increasingly difficult to defend. The Leapmotor B05 and Geely EX2 have both earned five-star ANCAP ratings under the organisation’s new Stages of Safety criteria, a more comprehensive framework introduced…...
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,…...
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…...
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…...