JAC T9 PHEV Is Shaping Up To Be a Serious Threat in the Ute Market
The ute world is changing fast, and if JAC New Zealand’s latest test results are anything to go by, the upcoming T9 PHEV could be one of the most interesting arrivals of 2026. Ahead of its full unveiling at Fieldays, JAC has released a handful of key figures from its local testing programme, and they […]
New JAC T9 PHEV Ute embarks on a proper Kiwi thrashing
New Zealand drivers keen on a rugged, efficient workhorse have something new to watch, JAC has started pre-launch testing of its T9 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) Ute across New Zealand, putting the vehicle through hundreds of hours and a full gamut of Kiwi conditions from tarmac and gravel to mud, snow and river crossings. The move […]
JAC’d up 1000Nm PHEV ute to attend Fieldays
Attention agricultural trailblazers and lovers of all things ute-shaped! Hold onto your Akubras and perhaps glance at your nearest power outlet, because JAC is making a bold charge into the future of commercial vehicles, and they’re kicking things off at New Zealand’s premier agricultural event, Fieldays. Forget everything you thought you knew about your dependable […]
JAC T9 smashes 24-hour endurance record
It started, as all great legends do, with a braai (BBQ for non-SA people), a bet, and a bakkie (oddly no beer though). What began as some mates with tongs in hand and a camera rolling for a South African motoring channel quickly turned into a headline-stealing feat for JAC. The T9—the Chinese ute making […]
Trucking planet saving – JAC EV N60 Truck review
The JAC EV Electric Light Truck is an advanced commercial vehicle tailored for environmental sustainability and functionality, however, it’s also a bloody good truck in its own right. The lineup offers variants like the N60 EV and N90 EV, with key differences in specifications, such as wheelbase length and gross vehicle weight (GVW) – I […]
KiwiHarvest and JAC – 400,000 Extra Meals? That’s ‘Truck’ing Amazing!
In a heartwarming partnership that blends innovation with impact, KiwiHarvest has joined forces with JAC Electric Trucks to supercharge New Zealand’s fight against food waste and hunger. As a leading food rescue charity, KiwiHarvest is all about turning problems into solutions—saving surplus food from landfills and redistributing it to those in need. Now, thanks to […]
JAC T9 Ute NZ Launch and First Drive
‘A tradie ute at an apprenticeship price’. Earlier this year, JAC Motors introduced the T9 ute to international markets, where it has already made its mark across Australia, South Africa, Asia, and South America. But even with a proven track record, the New Zealand launch wasn’t going to happen until the T9 could prove itself […]