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June 10, 2026

JAC hybrid ute a ‘right time’ power play

June 10, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
JAC hybrid ute a ‘right time’ power play

Latest electric-enhanced one tonne ute low balls on price for market distributor says is ready for change.

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June 10, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
JAC
PHEV, T9, Hunter, Andrew Craw, JAC New Zealand, lithium ion phosphate
May 05, 2026

Plug-in JAC ute undergoing NZ pre-launch workout

May 05, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Plug-in JAC ute undergoing NZ pre-launch workout

Factory to sort any foibles uncovered by extensive Kiwi-relevant testing.

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May 05, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
JAC
T9, PHEV, ute, Ranger PHEV, Shark 6, Cannon Alpha PHEV
February 25, 2026

Electric edge JAC close to release

February 25, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Electric edge JAC close to release

Plug-in hybrid ute has just completed massive test programme across the Tasman.

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February 25, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
JAC
PHEV, Hunter, JAC, T9, JAC NZ, Fieldays
April 07, 2025

More Chinese choices in tray sector

April 07, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
More Chinese choices in tray sector

MG entering the one-tonne game, JAC here considering PHEV for T9 and Foton has a big plan.

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April 07, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
JAC, MG
Foton, MG NZ, U9, Tunland, Terron 9, LDV, JAC, T9
November 28, 2024

No NZ power plan for T9 ute

November 28, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
No NZ power plan for T9 ute

China’s latest one-tonne for NZ is configured for an assault with battery, but there’s local caution in going there.

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November 28, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
JAC
eT60, CLTC, WLTP, Andrew Craw, JAC
November 27, 2024

JAC T9 going big, treading cautiously

November 27, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
JAC T9 going big, treading cautiously

An attractive sticker, a fulsome specification and a on-road substance - the latest ute from China will be noticed. But it’s not out to fight all one-tonne involvers.

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November 27, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
JAC
T(, JAC New Zealand, Andrew Craw, Toyota Hilux, Ford Ranger, Colonial Motor Group, Nz Automotive
September 09, 2024

JAC T9 set to sell nationally

September 09, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
JAC T9 set to sell nationally

Latest diesel ute from China a new opportunity for Colonial affiliate.

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September 09, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
JAC
T9, NZ automotive, Oasis, Haven, ANCAP, Colonial Motor Group, Ford, Mazda, Andrew Craw
August 29, 2024

China’s newest ute snares ANCAP five star

August 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
China’s newest ute snares ANCAP five star

Whether the JAC T9 about to release in Australia arrives here has yet to be determined, but it has good crash test cred.

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August 29, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
JAC
JAC T9, ANCAP, five star, GWM Cannon, LDV T60
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