Matthew Hansen
2027 GWM Cannon Alpha 3.0TD review
The GWM Cannon Alpha dual-cab ute has gained a 3.0-litre turbo-diesel with class-leading torque and fuel economy, but how does it drive?
17 Days Ago
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Matthew Hansen co-founded motorsport outlet Velocity News, worked as a freelance photographer for various race teams, and was a specialist journalist for NZ Autocar Magazine and Driven at the NZ Herald. Most recently, he was Editor of Motoring at Stuff.co.nz . His first launch event in Europe saw him take on a left-hand drive car for the first time – a McLaren 570S Spider – on the roads outside Barcelona, no doubt terrifying his passenger for the day, CarExpert's own Anthony Crawford. His 2007 Honda Civic Type R FD2 sits dusty in his garage, longing to be driven more than once a month. If he's not busy writing road tests or the latest in breaking news, Matthew is most likely scanning the internet for model car bargains or riding the perpetual emotional rollercoaster of being a New Zealand Warriors supporter.
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Matthew Hansen
New McLaren logo pays homage to Bruce McLaren and brand's Kiwi roots
The British performance car brand's rebrand takes inspiration from the McLaren family's now-famous Remuera service station in Auckland.
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New Zealand to host Race of Champions in 2027
Formula 1 stars and a local rally legend are among the first names confirmed for New Zealand's inaugural Race of Champions event in Wellington.
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McLaren to make performance SUV, and it won’t be electric
“We'll do it very much in a McLaren way," says McLaren's CEO on the British brand's first-ever SUV.
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Departing General Motors Australia boss opens up on recent exit
"I ultimately made the decision to put my family first," says departing GM ANZ managing director Jess Bala.
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Tesla Roadster reveal coming after near decade-long wait
Tesla is set to finally unveil its long-awaited second-generation Roadster supercar on October 2, almost a decade after the first prototype was shown off.
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Ford Australia looks to China as it plans major lineup expansion
Ford wants to double its coverage of the Australian market over the next three years with an influx of new models.
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Cheap Chinese EVs get five-star safety ratings
The new Geely EX2 and Leapmotor B05, both affordable electric hatchbacks from China, have received five-star safety ratings.
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Gallery: Highlights from the 2026 Chengdu motor show
We explore the highlights of this year's Chengdu motor show, including models from Chery, Ford, JAC, and more.
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Xiaomi’s new SUVs are hybrids with EV-sized battery packs
Xiaomi has generated a lot of buzz in China with its sleek EVs, and now it's launching new extended-range electric SUVs with huge batteries and clever seating.
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Mazda CEO confirms an electric MX-5 is being prepared
Mazda MX-5 successor "must also be ready for a scenario without a combustion engine", said the Japanese brand's global chief.
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2026 Ford Everest review: Quick drive
Ford's hugely popular Everest seven-seater gets a new single-turbo base engine and wider availability of its punchy V6 diesel.
4 Months Ago
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Nissan’s answer to the BYD Shark 6 will be confirmed for Australia next month
The plug-in hybrid Nissan Frontier Pro dual-cab ute will be officially locked in for the local market in two weeks.
7 Months Ago