Revised flagship Q7 SUV and Q8 Coupe-SUV arriving with several enhancements to design, styling, and technology along with improvements in performance. Engines include a turbocharged V6 diesel MHEV, and a 4.0-litre twin-turbo petrol.

Three new petrol-powered Kangoo light vans arrive each gaining a suite of updated ADAS technologies and optional equipment packages. Motive power comes from 1.3-litre turbocharged petrol engine with six-speed manual or seven-speed DCT.

Polestar’s third model is scheduled to arrive this month, the Polestar 4 EV an upper-medium segment five-seat coupe-SUV offered in rear- and all-wheel drive with 200kW single- and 400kW dual-motor formats. A driving range of 610km is possible.

The fan favourite has grown – becoming far more family friendly in the process and now offering more choice than before with greater personalisation options, various model grades and the option of turbocharged petrol or electric motivation.

Availability of the new Mercedes-Benz Sprinter range starts now offering more standard safety features, improved technology and two all-electric models to bolster the existing diesel line-up. Visual changes are understated.

Hyundai has announced a suite of technology and styling changes for its MY25 Staria and Staria Load ranges that now include Hyundai’s Bluelink range of connected car services, blind spot collision warning, rain-sensing wipers, and more.

Styling and technology updates join range improvements in the MY25 Ioniq 5 EV, accompanied by a price hike. Dynamiq and Epiq grades score bigger batteries, up to 63kWh (+5kWh) and 84kWh (+7kWh) translating to a possible 570km range.

Czech-sourced i30 Hatch arrives with a 1.5-litre MHEV turbo-petrol four-cylinder and seven-speed DCT combination. Hyundai says it is “much bolder and has more high-tech with design refinements as well as upgraded connectivity and safety features”.

An entry-level variant, the Omoda 5 FX is equipped with 17-inch alloys, fabric upholstery, single-zone climate control, halogen projector-style headlights and a six-speaker Sony audio system. Powered comes from a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder.

Skoda has introduced a cheaper Select variant to its Fabia light hatch range with drive-away pricing. Features include style and visual appointments such as 16-inch alloy wheels, LED head- and taillights, front and rear parking sensors, and power mirrors.