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// JAC prices T9 PHEV ute from $59,990
JAC New Zealand is unveiling its T9 plug-in hybrid ute at Fieldays, announcing a launch price of $59,990 plus on-road costs and positioning the newcomer as the most affordable entrant in the growing PHEV ute segment.
- AutoTalk says JAC prices T9 PHEV ute from $59,990
- Autofile says PHEV ute at Fieldays
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// Big new ute lands quietly in New Zealand
New utes usually arrive in New Zealand with months of teasers, embargoed drives and a glitzy launch event. Foton has taken a different path, quietly rolling its all-new Tunland V7 and V9 onto its stand at Fieldays with spec sheets in the windows and prices on the board.
// Dealer ordered to pay $12,345 after casual salesman fired by text
An Auckland car dealer has been ordered to pay more than $12,000 to a salesman it dismissed by text message after just six days on the job, with the Employment Relations Authority finding the “casual” label on his employment agreement did not reflect the reality of the relationship.
IN OTHER NEWS
// Chery’s diesel-powered PHEV ute confirmed for New Zealand launch
Chery New Zealand has confirmed its Plug-in Hybrid ute will be launching locally early next year.
// Electric options for rural rides
Toyota NZ is putting low-emissions technology in front of visitors to Fieldays this week.
// Marque focuses on farmers
Nissan New Zealand has announced a number of special offers on select new models to coincide with the nation’s focus on farming month.
// Getting kitted out
Ford New Zealand has launched an initiative designed to deliver high-quality, integrated vehicle conversions and customisations to strengthen its commercial vehicle line-up.
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INTERNATIONAL EV NEWS
// Meet The New(ish) Cheap EV Hitting The U.S. This Summer
After a long hiatus, Mitsubishi is getting back into the EV game in America. The 2027 Eclipse Sportback will hit the U.S. in late summer or early fall, the automaker announced on Tuesday.
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- Leapmotor B05 hatch priced from $43,990
- Lexus announces NZ pricing for all-new ES
- Subaru teases manual-equipped performance hatch
- Auto Trader NZ launches auctions with charity BYD Shark 6
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