PROGRESS among Chinese brands such as BYD has been nothing short of astonishing. In terms of tech, model reach across segments and profitability, there’s a lot for legacy brands to learn. But when it

BYD’s model range is growing with the new Sealion 5 and Atto 2 recently joining the line-up. But the Chinese firm is looking to update its older cars, too. The Atto 3 has just been facelifted and now

MODEL TESTED CHANGAN DEEPAL S07 Price £39,990 Power 215bhp Torque 236lb ft 0-60mph 7.5sec 30-70mph 6.5sec Top speed 112mph 70-0mph 44.5m (9deg C, damp patches) Range 233/240/285 miles (average/touring

IT’S THE NEW FLAGSHIP PLUG-IN hybrid seven-seater from Chinese newcomers Chery – rivalling the Peugeot 5008 and Skoda Kodiaq. The numbers are impressive – up to 2,021 litres of bootspace, 422bhp, 0–62

ESSENTIALS Volvo EX90 Twin Motor Ultra Price: £93,860 Powertrain: 106kWh battery, 2x e-motors, 450bhp 0-62mph: 5.5 seconds Test efficiency: 2.7 miles/kWh Official range: 375 miles Annual VED: £620 BMW

Given the firm’s long-standing presence in Europe, it’s curious that Changan’s UK arrival has taken this long – but it’s a development we should welcome. On the one hand, it has let other brands defin