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Another compact Chinese EV hatchback confirmed for NZ
Affordable EV hatchback segment continues to heat up as Geely enters the fray with EX2.
3 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.
Matthew's Articles
Matthew Hansen
Geely celebrates five-fold sales surge, announces new dealerships
Chinese brands notch up sales milestones, confirm next phase of NZ expansion.
5 Days Ago
Matthew Hansen
Subaru NZ wants EV sales to rise before committing to more plug-ins
Subaru NZ confirms why Australia gets Uncharted, Solterra but New Zealand doesn't.
5 Days Ago
Matthew Hansen
2026 Hyundai Palisade review
Hyundai's gigantic three-row family wagon is a big hybrid softy at heart.
6 Days Ago
Matthew Hansen
Leapmotor B05 electric hot hatch makes NZ debut at Fieldays
Fully electric performance unveiled at Fieldays.
7 Days Ago
Matthew Hansen
Next-gen Mitsubishi Eclipse revealed as rebadged Nissan Leaf
Having had its launch in NZ get called off in March, could the Nissan Leaf make it here as a Mitsubishi?
8 Days Ago
Matthew Hansen
Only 5% of buyers will want a petrol car in 10 years, says VW board member
“Let’s talk about what we need to do to actually convince customers," says Volkswagen board member.
9 Days Ago
Matthew Hansen
Lexus announces NZ pricing for all-new ES
Lexus ES luxury sedan to be offered here in the trim levels, starts at less than $100,000.
9 Days Ago
Matthew Hansen
Smart confirms local pricing, arrival of quirky #5 electric SUV
Smart's third model arrives in showrooms this month, and you can get it in all-wheel drive Brabus form.
9 Days Ago
Matthew Hansen
Chinese brands rise, but Toyota remains NZ’s favourite carmaker
BYD and its peers climb the sales charts, but where are its customers coming from?
10 Days Ago
Matthew Hansen
Honda adds new Hybrid RS model to HR-V line-up
Honda's cheapest SUV gains racy new RS flagship amid range reshuffle.
13 Days Ago
Matthew Hansen
EV and hybrid sales surge continues in New Zealand
New Zealand EV sales up almost 350%, sales jump "now more than a one-month movement" says association.
13 Days Ago