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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
April 09, 2026

Shark out for bigger bite of ute sector

April 09, 2026/ Richard Bosselman
Shark out for bigger bite of ute sector

Performance flagship and flat deck aimed at work force revealed for regional sale.

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April 09, 2026/ Richard Bosselman/
BYD
Shark 6, ute, PHEV, Performance, wellside, BYD NZ, Warren Willmot
November 24, 2025

China Inc: When push becomes shove

November 24, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
China Inc: When push becomes shove

More than two dozen Chinese vehicle brands are now represented in NZ, and all have ambition to be powerhouses.

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November 24, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Industry
China, BYD, Atto 3, Shark 6, Warren Willmot, GWM, Dean Sheed, Simon Rutherford, Cameron Thomas, MIA, NCAP, ANCAP
February 28, 2025

Shark attack - five stars but also bite marks

February 28, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
Shark attack - five stars but also bite marks

Safety auditor ANCAP gives BYD’s new ute a strong score, but also questions elements of the design and technology.

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February 28, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
BYD
Shark 6, BYD NZ, ute, ANCAP
February 18, 2025

More Ranger PHEV detail revealed

February 18, 2025/ Richard Bosselman
More Ranger PHEV detail revealed

Blue Oval’s electric assist tray deck will go cab-chassis as well as dual cab.

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February 18, 2025/ Richard Bosselman/
Ford
Ranger, Ranger PHEV, Ford NZ, BYD, Shark 6, GWM, Cannon Alpha PHEV
June 12, 2024

Shark 6 ute reveal includes attack on Hilux

June 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman
Shark 6 ute reveal includes attack on Hilux

Blood in the water as BYD local boss uses Shark 6 unveil as opportunity to savage “dirty diesel” competition.

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June 12, 2024/ Richard Bosselman/
BYD
Shark 6, Warren Willmot, BYD NZ, ute, diesel, Simeon Brown, Ranger, Hilux
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