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Dave McLeod

Auckland
As seen in: Stuff.co.nz, Tarmac Life, MSN, Daily Mail, Our Community Now, Auto Talk NZ, M2 Now, Auto Talk, Verve Magazine (New Zealand), EVs and Beyond, NZ4WD
Motoring journalist, writer and average good dude. tarmaclife.co.nz & www.youtube.com/c/TarmacLife
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Singer Reimagined Heritage V72 – Restoration Meets Mechanical Mastery

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By Dave McLeod
| Tarmac Life
When you think of watchmaking, you probably imagine Swiss craftsmen hunched over delicate mechanisms, sweat beading on their foreheads as they wrestle with impossibly small components. Singer Reimagined’s new Heritage V72 doesn’t break that image, it celebrates it. But here’s the twist: this isn’t some retro pastiche designed to look old, it’s a full-blooded restoration of one of horology’s most legendary movements, given a second life with contemporary sophistication.
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Recording 368.347mph – JCB Hydromax Smashes Speed Record

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By Dave McLeod
| Tarmac Life
In a stunning display of engineering prowess and sustainable innovation, JCB’s hydrogen-powered Hydromax streamliner has shattered expectations on the iconic Bonneville Salt Flats. The vehicle, piloted by Wing Commander Andy Green OBE (the fastest man on earth at 763.035mph and the only person to break the sound barrier on land) reached a blistering 368.347mph, clinching a new SCTA speed record. This isn’t just another speed record. It’s a statement.
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Google Maps Gains AI-Powered Food Ordering, Hotel Search, and Real-Time Transit Updates

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By Dave McLeod
| Tarmac Life
Google Maps has received one of its most significant updates in years, adding a range of AI-driven tools to its Ask Maps feature that move the app well beyond simple navigation. The changes span food ordering, hotel discovery, real-time transit tracking, and personalised recommendations drawn from a user’s Gmail account. Image: Google Blog The headline addition is what Google calls agentic functionality, the ability for Ask Maps to carry out multi-step tasks on a user’s behalf.
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