EIGHT new car brands are set to land in the UK for the first time this year including a major Tesla rival and an EV firm that creates “flying cars.”

Almost all of the new manufacturers are Chinese, with one coming from nearby France.

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This influx of carmakers is not entirely unexpected as China is the world’s largest market for new cars, with more than 30 million units sold there in 2023.

Naturally, many of these auto firms would want to bring their products, many of which are hybrids and EVs, to Europe and the UK.

Autocar created a list of eight key brands that will be making this journey.

First up is Chinese carmaker Onvo, which was only founded last year but has already pitched itself as a rival to both Tesla and Polestar.

The Shanghai-based company, owned by parent company Nio, has chosen the UK before the EU because of a lack of import tariffs in Britain for Chinese-built EVs.

Its L60 will be the first to arrive on UK soil and it has been described by its maker as the most aerodynamically efficient SUV on the market.

The motor will likely be available with three BYD-supplied battery packs, the largest of which will offer a whopping 620 miles of range, according to China‘s generous CLTC test cycle.

Next up is another Chinese manufacturer, Xpeng, which attracted fame for its “flying cars”.

The Chinese Tesla, which has offices in California and Munich, was founded in 2014 and is set to export its electric SUV, the Xpeng G6, to the UK this year.

Described as a rival to the Tesla Model Y, the car comes in three versions: the single motor Standard Range, single-motor Long Range, and dual-motor Performance.

While those first two versions have been confirmed for UK sale, the latter has yet to have been.

Following on is Chinese carmaker Denza, which has been around since 2010 and acts as the premium line of its sibling brand BYD.

Originally a joint venture with Mercedes, its first Europe-bound car is the Z9 GT, a 925bph electric luxury motor.

Denza also aims to ship its mid-sized Bao 5, a Land Rover Defender-sized SUV, to the UK at some point too.

Following along after that is Chinese manufacturer Firefly, which operates the budget brands of parent company Nio.

Its EV rivals the Renault 5 and is currently priced at just £16,000 in China.

While it will no doubt cost more when it lands in the UK, the supermini will likely still be one of the cheapest electric cars on the market.

Adding on to its Chinese counterparts, Jaecoo, a brand under state-owned company Chery founded in 1997, is also set to make its UK entrance.

Chery is best known as the joint-venture partner of Jaguar Land Rover, handling the group’s production for the local market in China.

Jaecoo’s 7 SUV will be the first to land on UK soil and it’s of a comparable size to a Hyundai Tucson and comes with petrol and plug-in hybrid powertrains.

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It is also establishing a dealer network of 50 sites while its franchise partners Endeavour Automotive, Listers and Peter Very are already committed to sales.

Also making the list is Leapmotor, a standalone Chinese carmaker which sold its first vehicles back in 2019.

Stellantis has secured exclusive rights to exports its motors outside of China and plans to begin sales in the UK this year with three models.

This includes the Dacia Spring-rivalling 3620mm-long Leapmotor T03 that comes with a 34-mile range advantage on its Romanian competitor.

Another Renault 5 rival, the crossover-styled B10 will join it alongside the 262-mile range C10 family SUV.

Yangwang, also owned under BYD, is the last of the Chinese brands to be making their UK entrance.

The prestige brand’s largest car, the Yangwang U8 SUV, is expected to arrive later this year.

Powered by quad motors, the off-roader can float in water for up to 30 minutes, produces 1180bhp, and has a kerb weight of nearly 3500kg.

The range-extended vehicle comes with four motors, a 49kWh battery and a 2.0L turbocharged petrol engine that works as a generator

Finally, French carmaker Mobilize also sneaks into the mix with its Duo, which is reminiscent of parent company Renault’s Twizy.

Taking on the likes of the Citroen Ami and Micro Microlino, the Mobilize Duo has a large-battery version that claims to be able to cover 100 miles.

A van version, the Benton, swaps the single rear seat for more boot space.

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WHEN it comes to Love Island stars, this former Islander certainly made an impact on the villa during her time on the show.

The reality star has had a dramatic glow up since her rise to fame – but can you guess who they are?

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Jess Harding‘s incredible transformation began after she won Love Island in 2023 with her ex-Sammy Root – who is now on All Stars.

As her former boyfriend goes back to his villa roots, she used the opportunity to show off the ‘tweakments’ she’s had done to her face.

The work she has had done includes lip, cheek and chin filler.

“My personal transformation over the past 5+ years as an Aesthetics Practitioner,” she penned on her aesthetics Instagram page alongside a before snap and an after snap.

“Of course growing up and coming into my features naturally has played its part but Aesthetic treatments have definitely made a difference too (along with learning how to do my makeup),” she went on.

She added: “Just a little reminder that when done correctly and with a natural approach, Aesthetic treatments can create subtle yet amazing changes over time! choose your practitioner wisely.”

Reacting to the “glow up”, fans went wild in the comment section underneath Jess’ before and after snaps.

“Gorgeous darling,” penned one.

TRANSPARENT STAR

“Love the transparency gorgeous,” said another.

“Glow up girlie xx,” declared a third.

A fourth person then added: “Honest, real and gorgeous inside and out, before and now! keep shining queen xx.”

“Gorgeous girl before and after,” said a fifth.

A sixth then penned: “I love the transparency! You’re beautiful inside and out!”

But a seventh fumed: “Why not just be natural? I don’t get all this fake look!”

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JESS AND SAMMY’S SPLIT

Just a couple of months after Jess and her then-boyfriend Sammy left the villa in 2023 as champions, they split.

The pair’s split came shortly after they won the £50,000 prize pot on the hit reality-dating show.

Jess told Sammy their relationship was over by phone – before news of their split leaked online while she was partying in Ibiza with pals.

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WHEN you’re seven months pregnant, a lot of every day tasks can feel more difficult.

One woman shared how grateful she was that her man helped her shave “down there” but people were shocked to learn the reason why.

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In her viral video, TikTok user Jessica Daylover (@remodeledlove) revealed that her husband was helping her prepare for a date with another man.

The couple have been together since 2009 and officially tied the knot in 2013.

Just before their nuptials, Jessica, who identifies as demi-sexual, and her husband Joe, who jokes that he is “apologetically heterosexual,” decided to open up their relationship.

While they explained that they have always faced backlash over their polyamorous lifestyle, it wasn’t until the now 35-year-old became pregnant with their son did the hate heighten.

“I was never criticised more for being polyamorous than when I was pregnant,” Jessica said.

She pointed out that this is likely because most people associate open relationships with sex.

Despite their online trolls, Jessica decided to share the supportive nature of her relationship.

The TikToker filmed her 40-year-old husband as he helped her prepare for a date night with one of her other partners.

“My husband lady-scaping me at before a date with my boyfriend because I’m seven months pregnant and can’t see it anymore,” she captioned the clip.

The video, taken from Jessica’s point of view, showed how her baby bump blocked her from carrying out the action herself.

When she asked her husband why he was helping her, he replied that he knew being well-groomed was important to her and he wanted her to feel comfortable.

Joe also joked that he “kind of enjoys” the task and didn’t see why it was considered “controversial” to help his wife.

Jessica encouraged any women interested in her husband to “slide into my DMs.”

TikTok users shared their thoughts on the unique set up in the comments section.

“I legit thought I was the only woman alive that had a husband who likes to groom her for dates! This, this is poly love,” wrote one viewer.

“Honestly, this is the best, most pure representation of love I’ve ever seen. Just your overall relationship is awesome!” said another supportive follower.

“This is actually so sweet,” agreed a third commenter.

However, other people were less open-minded about the couple’s arrangement.

“So who’s baby is that then? Isn’t that weird with the baby? How would the baby feel when it gets older?” asked one TikTok user.

“I’m just trying to understand how the relationship works between all three,” said another viewer.

“Legit thought the boyfriend part was a joke as in she’s going to see her baby doctor but nope,” commented a third person.

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A TINY seaside town has been rocked by an earthquake today with locals woken up by the “loud rumblings”.

The 2.2 magnitude tremor was logged by the British Geological Survey in Oban at 3.03am.

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It was centred in Glen Lonan, about two miles from the town, at a depth of 2km but was even felt many miles away on the Isle of Mull.

On social media, residents reported feeling the ground shake with one describing it as “a rocket launch”.

Others said their walls were “shaking”.

The tremor only lasted for a short while with some suggesting less than 10 seconds.

BGS said it was “felt by people in Oban, Mull and surrounding villages in the Argyll and Bute region, mainly from within around 10km of the epicentre”.

Reports described it as “more the sound of an explosion than a rumble” and “there was a violent crack and a bang”.

This is the second earthquake in the West Highlands this year.

A 2.9 magnitude quake was felt in Oban, Strontian, Mull and Kilmore on January 5 at around 9pm in the evening.

One social media user warned: “Small ones for now, until a massive one hits one day.”

There are roughly 200-300 quakes in Britain every year, but the vast majority are so small that no one notices them.

However between 20-30 are over 2.0 magnitude which can be felt over a wider area.

The largest known Scottish earthquake occurred near Loch Awe in 1880 with a magnitude of 5.2.

Earthquakes in Scotland are most often attributed to glacial rebound.

The most damaging UK earthquake was in the Colchester area in 1884.

Some 1200 buildings needed repairs, chimneys collapsed and walls were cracked.

Scotland has been battered by more than 4,000 earthquakes in the past 50 years.

But few have had a significant impact on residents.

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A TEENAGER, 15, has been arrested amid a police probe into a horror suspected arson attack in Tyrone.

It is the second arrest following a house fire in Dungannon at around 8.30pm on Monday night, which resulted in 12 people being rushed to hospital.

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Eight PSNI officers were treated for smoke inhalation and four people were admitted to hospital.

Two children aged seven and 10 were among those hospitalised following the fire and are in a stable condition.

A man, 37, and a woman, 70 remain in a “serious condition” following the blaze.

And the PSNI confirmed last night a teenage boy has been arrested, following the arrest of a 21-year-old, who remained in police custody last night.

The 21-year-old who was arrested by PSNI officers was discovered on the roof of the property.

The pair were both arrested on “suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life”.

In a statement Detective Inspector Ryan of the PSNI said: “A 15-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life, and remains in police custody at this time, assisting with enquiries.

“A 21-year-old man also arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life also remains in police custody this evening.

“Four people were taken to hospital following the fire, which occurred shortly after 8.30pm on Monday evening.

“A man aged 37 and a woman aged 70 remain in a serious condition, while two children, aged 7 and 10, are in a stable condition.”

Continuing the detective issued a fresh information appeal.

Inspector Ryan said: “A police cordon remains in place as officers work alongside the Fire Service to establish the cause of the fire, and we are continuing to appeal to anyone who might have any information which could assist us, to contact 101, quoting reference 1668 of 03/02/25.”

Reports can also be submitted online.

Following the fire PSNI confirmed that officers led five people, including two children, safely from the home on located on Cunninghams Lane.

Four people that were trapped in the home were rescued by fire officers on ladders from neighbouring properties and a fifth person found on the roof was brought to safety.

‘EXTENSIVE DAMAGE’

In a statement District Commander, Superintendent Peter Stevenson said the property suffered “extensive damage” after the blaze that trapped children inside.

He said: “Our colleagues from Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service contacted us just after 8.30pm to advise that they were turning out to a report of a house fire with children trapped.

“Officers immediately made their way to the scene, arriving prior to Fire Service colleagues.

“The property was seen to be well alight, and as such, knowing that the residents were still inside, officers obtained ladders from neighbouring properties and used them to rescue four people.

“A fifth person was found on the roof, and brought to safety.

“Fire Service extinguished the blaze, which has caused extensive damage.”

‘UNDOUBTEDLY TRAUMATIC’

He continued: “Eight local policing officers were taken to hospital for treatment for the effects of smoke inhalation. Thankfully, all were released in the early hours of the morning.

“While I am extremely proud of their actions, my thoughts, and those of all of us in the Police Service, are with those who remain in hospital today.

“We want to thank the residents of Cunninghams Lane for their assistance with this terrible incident, which was undoubtedly traumatic for all involved.

“The community will continue to see the presence of the emergency services in the area throughout today, as we proceed with our investigation into the cause of this fire.”

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