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New Jaecoo 9 flagship SUV coming to the UK to target the Range Rover 🚙 🇨🇳

Jaecoo is set to expand it's UK line-up even further with the introduction of a new six-seat SUV flagship. Due to be called the Jaecoo 9, its underpinnings will be sourced from the brand’s existing range and a model called the Chery Fulwin T11. More importantly it's a model that will really test the UK buying public’s trust of this new-age brand.

In its native China, the T11 features a three-row layout with two captain’s chairs in the centre row, with two more mounted behind. At 5.2 metres long, it’s almost the size of a long-wheelbase Range Rover, only with even more interior space and almost as much luxury.

Even though the Jaecoo 9 hasn’t been revealed in its global form, the T11 shows that key design elements are set to be shared with other Jaecoo models, such as the vertical slats, thin headlights and the shape of the lower bumper.

Under the bonnet is a range-extender hybrid set-up; this combines Chery’s turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine with either one or two electric motors. The latter unlocks all-wheel drive, and depending on model, it’s capable of up to 136 miles of electric range on the admittedly very forgiving CLTC efficiency test.

Which powertrain eventually makes its way to the UK is not yet clear, but initial information from other Chinese manufacturers suggests that legislating these types of range-extender powertrains is proving to be difficult under the tougher Euro 7 regulations.

The best manual cars with the greatest gear changes 🚗 ⚙ 😁

Some of us may be reluctant to admit it, but manual cars are on the decline. The rise of electrification has contributed towards automatics becoming the default option for countless motorists, so finding the very best manual cars means delving into both the new and used car worlds.

Our expert road testers have rounded up their picks of the cars that provide the perfect three-pedal experience. Ranging from stripped-back sports cars to sensible superminis, these top manual cars will have you rowing through cogs with a smile on your face.

Mazda MX-5
Audi R8 V8
Honda Civic Type R
Caterham Seven 310S
Porsche 911 Carrera T
Lotus Elise S3
BMW E46 330D
Toyota GT86
Ford Fiesta Mk6
Ferrari 599 GTB

Breaking news: Ferrari Luce electric car makes world debut 🇮🇹⚡💡🔌

The moment that many thought and some hope would never come has finally arrived. This is the first-ever fully-electric Ferrari – the all-new Luce – and it is almost guaranteed to be the most-talked about car of 2026.

Ferrari took an unconventional approach to designing the Luce, by which we mean its in-house team, led by chief designer Flavio Manzoni, wasn’t responsible for it. Instead, both the styling and interior were entrusted to LoveFrom – a creative collective co-founded by Sir Jony Ive (the man who designed the iPhone), and Marc Newson.

These are arguably two of the most influential industrial designers of all time and have probably designed something in your house, if not in your hand right now. However neither of them have ever designed a car.