New Omoda concept SUV has night vision and in-car karaoke Omoda X gets night vision, conversational voice control and 39 storage spaces, with styling ideas shared with the UK-bound Omoda 4 The Independent UK · Oct 21
First look inside the award-winning new Chinese Land Rover Defender lookalike The iCAUR V27 will arrive in the UK in a matter of months – and it can’t be called iCar as apparently somebody else owns that. I got a first look. The Independent UK · Oct 15
From zero to 100,000 in less than two years – Chinese EV brand hits UK sales milestone It’s taken less than two years for the Chinese sister brands Omoda and Jaecoo to reach six figures, with the Range Rover lookalike Jaecoo 7 doing much of the heavy lifting The Independent UK · Aug 13
‘Did they get ChatGPT to name them?’ These new car brands have one big problem DRIVESMART: In the latest DriveSmart newsletter, Steve Fowler discovers that naming a car is harder than it looks – as young drivers pass judgement on Lepas, Omoda, Jaecoo and a host of other new brands The Independent UK · Aug 11
Mideast war continues to constrain industry Thailand's automotive industry and supply chain may continue to feel the strain of conflicts in the Middle East despite peace negotiations, says Omoda & Jaecoo (Thailand) Co, a subsidiary of Chinese state-owned electric vehicle (EV) maker Chery Automobile. Bangkok Post · Jul 5
Chinese car giant Chery could build cars in Britain with Nissan Sunderland deal Chery is already piling into the UK with its Chery, Omoda, Jaecoo, Lepas, iCaur and Freelander brands, plus van plans, and British production could be next The Independent UK · Jun 3
UK drivers struggle to get insurance for Chinese EVs such as Jaecoo Firms do not offer cover for some models, or charge more than for equivalent petrol cars, research finds The Guardian - UK · May 16
‘Temu Range Rover’: what the bestselling Jaecoo 7 says about China’s electric car ascendancy Loaded with extras and produced at a cut price, the crossover SUV has overtaken rival cars from US, Japanese and Korean firms The Guardian - UK · May 1
These two new SUVs are set to be next Chinese Chery brands in the UK Two more car brands likely to join Omoda, Jaecoo, Chery, Lepas and Delivan as Chery International looks to rival the Volkswagen Group and Stellantis The Independent UK · May 1
Chinese car giant Chery wants to be ‘a citizen of the UK’ A British brand, British manufacturing and British exports all on the cards for Chery, along with closer ties with JLR, after two meetings with Prime Minister The Independent UK · May 1
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
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
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 Independent UK · Mar 3 Omoda 7 SHS review: Family-style plug-in hybrid SUV targets fashion-conscious buyers with a 745-mile range Priced from £32,000, the Omoda 7 is offering a lot of size, tech and electrification for its cost
T3 · Feb 24 Chinese car makers Jaecoo and Omoda just got a new sibling Here’s yet another Chinese hybrid vying for your attention
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 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 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
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 Independent UK · Dec 30, 2025 Best plug-in hybrid cars 2026: the top PHEVs to buy in the UK Thinking of buying a plug-in hybrid? These are the best PHEV cars you can buy in the UK right now.
Evening Standard · Dec 17, 2025 What went on in London this week: flying taxis and a party for the colour of 2026 Ice blue wedding dress, anyone?
The Independent UK · Dec 15, 2025 Chery Tiggo 8 Super Hybrid review – seven-seat plug-in hybrid promises 750 miles of range Chery plans to make its customers happy and the value on offer from this big SUV put a smile on my face