Jaecoo is at the top of most Google searched car OEMs
IF people were searching for a car on Google’s search engine in 2025, then the key name that invariably was searched was…Jaecoo.
The OEM has been named the most searched Chinese car brand in the UK, according to Google UK’s Year in Search 2025.
It’s an astonishing achievement for a brand that was only launched in the UK in February 2025.
Google’s annual data release highlighted the models and automotive topics that gained the fastest momentum over the past year. “Jaecoo cars” featured prominently in the UK top 10 trending car searches for 2025, ranking third overall, alongside long-established European and Korean nameplates and ahead of several legacy manufacturers.
Gary Lan, CEO of Jaecoo UK, said: “Being recognised by Google as the most searched Chinese car brand in the UK is a significant milestone for Jaecoo. It shows that British consumers are actively seeking new brands that offer distinctive design, advanced technology and all-encompassing value. As awareness grows, our focus remains on building trust, educating customers and delivering products that resonate with the UK market.”
Jaecoo was the fastest growing brand in the November 2025 new car sales.
Alphabet apprentice wins Kaplan Award
CONGRATULATIONS to Alphabet Business Analyst Apprentice Euan Stewart who has won the Personal Development Award at the 2025 Kaplan Apprenticeship Awards.
Stewart is currently studying for a Business Analyst Level 4 Qualification and a BSC (British Computer Society) Business Analysis International Diploma through Kaplan. He received the international education provider’s Personal Development Award for his dedication and making a considerable impact within his contract product solutions team role at leasing broker funder and leasing company Alphabet.
Now in its third year, the 2025 Kaplan Apprenticeship Awards shine a spotlight on the remarkable talent emerging from Kaplan’s wide range of apprenticeship programmes in accountancy, tax, finance, investment, data, technology, and analytics.
Since joining the BMW Group UK in August 2024, Alphabet reports that Stewart has become a standout performer and has already delivered several impressive tasks, which would normally be akin to a more experienced business analyst. This includes automating credit referrals, job scheduling, upgrading system security, and ensuring proper access governance.
Ayvens uses ZeroCarbon BatteryManager to track battery health of fleets
HITACHI ZeroCarbon is piloting its ZeroCarbon BatteryManager solution with Ayvens and the fleets it manages. The project, undertaken over three months, proposes to track the performance and health of large batches of electric vehicle batteries within cars, light commercial vehicles, and heavy goods vehicles.
Hitachi ZeroCarbon says it will equip Ayvens with real-time data and insight to optimise EV battery management, and prevent unnecessary degradation and protect vehicle performance, an area increasingly seen as a key driver of EV profitability and residual value.
“Having accurate, real-time EV battery insights helps us to support our customer in making the right decisions when transitioning to electric, ” said Suzanne Phillips, Head of Specialist Sales at Ayvens. “EV batteries are the most valuable asset within the vehicle, and if properly maintained, support better financial planning, drive operational efficiencies, and deliver second-life opportunities for businesses.”
Broker News Newsletter 11 August 2026
Catch up on the latest leasing broker news in the 11 August 2026 Broker News newsletter
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Ralph Morton is the leading journalist in the leasing broker sector and editor of Broker News, the website which provides information and news for BVRLA-registered leasing brokers. He also writes extensively on the fleet and leasing market in both the UK and Europe.
