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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…...
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....
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…...
JAC Shows Off New T9 Ute PHEV Interior - and it's Stunning | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
3+ week, 10+ 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....
Leapmotor intend to be ‘unignorable’ | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
3+ week, 4+ day ago (448+ words) It’s fair to say that in New Zealand, Leapmotor has been doing a bit of a “ziggy zaggy” dance. It’s a brand with plenty of promise, but let’s be honest, it hasn’t quite hit the stride we (or they) expected....
NZ's First Toyota Hydrogen Mirai Rental Fleet Launches | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
3+ week, 6+ day ago (475+ words) Remember when hydrogen cars were pure science fiction? Well, that ‘future’ has just pulled into Palmerston North Airport. Toyota New Zealand has just launched the Mirai as New Zealand’s first hydrogen vehicle rental fleet, and it’s the kind of “future…...
Are ADAS or Crash Avoidance Systems Worth The Cost? | Tarmac Life | Motoring | Tech | Experiences
4+ week, 1+ day ago (430+ words) Crash Avoidance Systems or Advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) have long carried a reputation for inflating repair bills. Sensors, cameras, and radar units are expensive to replace and often require specialist calibration. But a new analysis from the Insurance Institute…...