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Crash-test images have surfaced showing Chery’s new Freelander, a plug-in hybrid developed with JLR on Chery’s T1X platform, due to debut on March 31 in China.

What Car? has named the Kia PV5 Cargo Van of the Year 2026 for its range, driver comfort and strong aftersales support, and it also took best small electric van honors.

Toyota’s revived Celica, likely called the Celica Sport, will have four-wheel drive and is being considered for a 2.0-litre hybrid powertrain as GR development continues.

BMW will present its first in-house Alpina at Villa d’Este on May 15, previewing reborn Alpina variants based on the X7 and 7 Series with a focus on bespoke luxury and speed.

Horse Powertrain will co-develop and supply its H13 1.3-litre turbo engine, producing about 200bhp on E100, for a new Brazilian pickup truck racing series starting competition in 2027.

Ford’s new Transit City is an all-electric, JMC-built city van offered in three body types with a 56kWh battery, 158-mile range and fleet-focused equipment at near-Courier pricing.

Denza released the first image of its production-ready Z coupe, largely faithful to last year’s concept, confirming a Goodwood unveiling and a planned UK arrival with advanced tech.

Chery will reveal the first Freelander electrified crossover on March 31, developed with JLR; the plug-in hybrid is previewed with a distinctive light signature and will debut in China.

A buyer purchased a 1990 E30 BMW 3 Series 325i Touring with manual gearbox and upgrades, then booked a £456 Classic Bahnstormers appraisal that revealed a leaky radiator and other issues.

Volvo UK has converted its EX30 into the EX30 Cargo van for fleet customers, boosting load space to 1,000 litres and offering powertrains from 148bhp to 423bhp.