Omoda and Jaecoo to more than double car line-up in aggressive growth push Popular Chinese car brands to offer both bigger and smaller vehicles, with the group targeting a million sales a year The Independent UK · Apr 29
The Freelander 8 Is A New Boxy SUV With A Familiar Name It’s barely been a few weeks since the Freelander Concept 97 broke cover in China, and now the production version is ready for the limelight. Unveiled at the 2026 Beijing Auto Show, the Freelander 8 is the first product to emerge from a collaboration between Jaguar Land Rover and Chery… Motor1 · Apr 27
‘Look, no hands’: China chases the driverless dream at Beijing car show As domestic sales slow, manufacturers are investing in AI and seeking growth in technology and in overseas markets The Guardian - UK · Apr 24
Chinese newcomer Lepas reveals the L4 EV heading for the UK – and I’ve been in it Chery’s fourth UK brand has unveiled its compact electric model and it offers real quality with styling inspired by a Leopard The Independent UK · Apr 23
The new wave of Chinese EV brands heading for Britain DRIVESMART: As he prepares to visit the China Auto motor show in Beijing, Steve Fowler looks at the explosion of new car brands like Zeekr, Denza and Xiaomi and what it could mean for the UK market The Independent UK · Apr 21
Jaecoo 7 is selling fast – but should you really buy one? Here’s my view as an EV expert DRIVESMART: With plug-in hybrids from new Chinese brands rapidly reshaping the UK market, electric vehicles editor Steve Fowler explores whether models like the Jaecoo 7 are any good and if buyers should take the plunge or stick with familiar rivals The Independent UK · Apr 16
New Lepas L6 SUV arrives with 700-mile hybrid range and full EV Latest Chinese Chery brand confirms plug-in hybrid and electric versions for Britain in late 2026 The Independent UK · Apr 13
This 7-seater fuel crisis beater can do 650 miles on a tank – could this be the hybrid you’re looking for? Chery Tiggo 9 is a large but affordable SUV that’s perfect for long trips T3 · Apr 12
Which Chinese plug-in hybrid model is best? I put Jaecoo, BYD, Chery, Omoda, Geely and MG to the test March’s best-selling new car, the Jaecoo 7, takes on five rival Chinese family-friendly, plug-in hybrid SUVs – Steve Fowler gives his verdict The Independent UK · Apr 7
The China-Market 'Freelander' Is The Rivian R2 Competitor You Can't Have Jaguar Land Rover and Chinese automaker Chery resurrected the Freelander name for a new premium global EV brand. InsideEVs · Mar 31
A Classic Land Rover Name Is Making A Comeback Soon After more than a decade away, the Land Rover Freelander is making a major comeback—this time in a completely reimagined form, both in design and engineering. Unlike its predecessor, the new model won’t be built directly by Land Rover, but by CJLR, a joint venture formed with Chery in 2024. Motor1 · Mar 25
Chery Tiggo 8 Summit: Sincerest form of flattery, without the fun CAR REVIEW: The Chinese marque’s new hybrid SUV may have a name reminiscent of a playful cartoon character, but in the real world, its charms are more prosaic, writes Sean O’Grady The Independent UK · Mar 7
Celebrity footballers set to arrive in Cherys for Soccer Aid Chinese car brand signs up as principal partner for 2026 event at London Stadium, with plug-in hybrid Tiggo SUVs expected to play a key role behind the scenes The Independent UK · Mar 5
Chinese car makers Jaecoo and Omoda just got a new sibling Here’s yet another Chinese hybrid vying for your attention T3 · Feb 24
The Independent UK · Feb 24 New Chinese brand Lepas confirms flagship L8 SUV as first UK model Lepas becomes fourth Chery brand in the UK along with Jaecoo, Omoda and Chery’s own-brand cars
The Independent UK · Feb 16 Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid review: Impressive family-friendly SUV is more than just great value It’s another sub-£30,000 Chinese-made plug-in hybrid SUV, but the Chery Tiggo 7 Super Hybrid CSH is one of the better options
The Independent UK · Feb 6 Chinese car company announces fourth brand in the UK – with four more coming OPINION: This is richly-deserved success, although there are some legacy car makers that won’t survive, writes EV editor Steve Fowler
The Guardian - UK · Feb 4 Chinese carmaker Chery to launch fourth brand in UK State-owned company will sell under the Lepas brand, continuing its rapid expansion in the British market
The Independent UK · Feb 4 We’ve got Jaguars and Pumas, now the Chinese are getting in on the cat act Lepas – inspired by a leopard – is the fourth brand from Chinese giant Chery and is set to arrive with a range of SUVs in the second half of this year
The Independent UK · Feb 2 Chinese cars are on the rise – and yes, as an EV editor, I’d buy one DRIVESMART: Chinese cars: are they really any good? Steve Fowler explores the Chery Tiggo 7 in this week’s DriveSmart newsletter, asking whether value and tech are enough to win over sceptics
T3 · Jan 31 A complete guide to Chinese cars for sale in the UK in 2026 Chinese car brands have welly and truly arrived in Britain, with an ever-growing range of EVs and plug-in hybrids to pick from. These are the ones to watch.
The Guardian - UK · Jan 30 Chinese car firm Chery to open European base in Liverpool Launch of R&D centre could pave way for deal for UK’s Jaguar Land Rover to build cars for Omoda and Jaecoo owner
The Independent UK · Jan 29 Omoda and Jaecoo top EV popularity list Chinese models top the list of cars ordered through Octopus EVs
The Guardian - UK · Jan 29 UK probably needs large new factory to meet target of 1.3m cars a year, say industry boss Mike Hawes casts doubt on Labour’s plan to double production by 2035, as Starmer visits China with carmaker delegation
InsideEVs · Jan 25 What Happens When Cheap Chinese EVs Hit Canada? Look At Australia. In Australia, 41% of EV sales are from Chinese brands. Could Canada be next to see such a surge?