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Portage, Indiana makes play for Chicago Bears stadium

Another northwest Indiana community is adding its pitch to try and lure the Chicago Bears, as northwest suburban Arlington Heights keeps the pressure on.

Leaders in Portage, Indiana, made a pitch for a new Bears stadium, "Halas Harbor," Wednesday.

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They shared video of what the 300-plus acre complex might look like. It would be located between Route 12 and Interstate 94.

RELATED: Johnson says Chicago isn't giving up as state leaders work to prevent Bears from moving to Indiana

The Bears have also explored a proposed site near Hammond, and Indiana lawmakers are moving full steam ahead before the end of their spring session in less than three weeks.

"That again for me shows how serious we are in Indiana, that we have a bill in place and structured about making sure those economic and financial things are taken care of," said Indiana state Rep. Earl Harris, who represents the state's 2nd District.

Supporters of the Bears' possible home in Arlington Heights plan to rally Wednesday evening

It's not just Indiana and Illinois towns getting involved.

A group of lawmakers in Iowa just filed legislation in the statehouse to try and lure the Bears west of the Mississippi River. They want to change state law to offer incentives to the Bears to build a future stadium in the Hawkeye State.

Sources tell ABC7 Chicago the Bears and legislative leaders have met weekly since December to discuss the state paying for infrastructure around the stadium while the team pays for the stadium itself.

SEE ALSO | Talks of Bears moving to suburbs progressing, Pritzker says, amid attempts to lure team to Indiana

Chicago, however, does not appear to be in the running, but Mayor Brandon Johnson said he is still not giving up hope.

There are now three states involved in the stadium sweepstakes.

Sources say the Bears are expected to make this major decision in the coming weeks.

Netherlands January 2026: Suzuki Swift best-seller in market off -13.1%

The Suzuki Swift is the best-selling vehicle in the Netherlands in January.

The Dutch new car market retrogrades -13.1% year-on-year in January, an after-effect of artificially boosted December sales (amendment of BEV subsidies). HEVs hold 62% of the market thanks to 17,571 sales, BEVs are at 25.3% (7,165 sales), petrol at 11.8% (3,348), diesel at 0.9% (249) and LPG at less than 0.1% (14). Volkswagen (-15.4%) lodges a 4th consecutive monthly win at 8.4% share, albeit this is well below the 10.3% it held in December. Kia (-46.6%) is back up four spots on last month to #2 but craters year-on-year. It is followed by Hyundai (+6.3%) going against the grain with a positive result, BMW (-11.9%) up five ranks to #4 and Skoda (+18.4%) in excellent shape YoY but down from #2 in December. Citroen (+49.4%), Dacia (+33.2%) and Renault (+26.3%) also make themselves noticed below.

Model-wise, the ranking is now concentrated around small non BEV cars: the Suzuki Swift (+32.2%) is the new leader above the Hyundai i10 (+45.3%) and Toyota Aygo X (+16.3%). The Skoda Kodiaq (+4%) is up 34 spots on December to #4 wit the Hyundai Kona (+17%) rounding out the Top 5. Below, we find the Ford Kuga (+21.2%), Kia Sportage (+53.8%) and a freefalling VW Polo (-42%). Leaders over the Full Year 2025, the Skoda Elroq is down to #53 while the Kia EV3 (-82.1%) is down to #16 and the Tesla Model Y (-39.2%) is down to #22.

Previous post: Netherlands Full Year 2025: Skoda Elroq and Kia EV3 take the lead

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Full January 2026 Top 58 All brands and Top 331 All models below.

Netherlands January 2026 – brands:

PosBrandJan-26%/24Dec
1Volkswagen2,3948.4%– 15.4%1
2Kia2,1927.7%– 46.6%6
3Hyundai1,9496.9%+ 6.3%10
4BMW1,7906.3%– 11.9%9
5Skoda1,7866.3%+ 18.4%2
6Toyota1,6946.0%– 6.3%4
7Renault1,5255.4%+ 26.3%5
8Audi1,4055.0%– 7.6%8
9Volvo1,3334.7%– 37.6%7
10Peugeot1,3314.7%– 21.8%11
11Mercedes1,0673.8%– 6.4%12
12Ford1,0543.7%– 27.9%13
13Suzuki1,0523.7%+ 5.4%21
14Opel8433.0%– 9.5%14
15Citroen6772.4%+ 49.4%19
16Seat6142.2%+ 9.3%22
17Dacia4371.5%+ 33.2%17
18Mazda4361.5%– 3.5%16
19Mini3891.4%– 15.3%18
20BYD3681.3%+ 54.0%20
21Jaecoo3181.1%new32
22Porsche3101.1%– 38.4%38
23Tesla3071.1%– 66.9%3
24Land Rover2690.9%– 45.2%37
25Nissan2640.9%– 42.4%31
26Lynk & Co2530.9%+ 104.0%33
27Cupra2500.9%+ 5.0%15
28MG2500.9%+ 111.9%26
29Mitsubishi2350.8%– 47.0%28
30Fiat1920.7%+ 4.3%29
31Lexus1570.6%– 13.3%39
32Honda1430.5%+ 8.3%42
33Leapmotor1360.5%+ 47.8%27
34Jeep990.3%– 53.7%30
35Omoda960.3%new41
36Zeekr870.3%+ 77.6%24
37DS680.2%+ 134.5%40
38Polestar610.2%– 47.9%23
39Xpeng540.2%– 41.3%25
40Alfa Romeo510.2%– 38.6%35
41Smart280.1%– 52.5%34
42Bentley230.1%– 30.3%53
43NIO170.1%+ 21.4%36
44Alpine150.1%+ 200.0%43
45Lancia150.1%– 50.0%44
46SsangYong/KGM140.0%+ 16.7%47
47Dongfeng130.0%– 92.1%45
48Ferrari120.0%+ 20.0%50
49DFSK90.0%+ 800.0%49
50Lamborghini90.0%+ 0.0%54
51Abarth80.0%+ 300.0%51
52Voyah80.0%– 38.5%48
53Aston Martin50.0%+ 0.0% –
54Lotus40.0%– 63.6%52
55Subaru30.0%– 85.0%55
56Rolls Royce20.0%– 71.4% –
57Fisker10.0%n/a –
58Lucid10.0%n/a46

Netherlands January 2026 – models:

PosModelJan-26%/24PosDec-25%2025%FY25
1Suzuki Swift7272.6%+ 32.2%205001.0%4,5381.2%18
2Hyundai i106292.2%+ 45.3%234410.9%4,0611.0%25
3Toyota Aygo X6152.2%+ 16.3%41,3432.8%6,9471.8%5
4Skoda Kodiaq5772.0%+ 4.0%383000.6%4,9371.3%14
5Hyundai Kona5582.0%+ 17.0%176541.3%4,9001.3%15
6Ford Kuga5552.0%+ 21.2%851530.3%5,0411.3%12
7Kia Sportage4631.6%+ 53.8%701970.4%3,0570.8%37
8VW Polo4041.4%– 42.0%422900.6%4,3091.1%22
9Renault Clio3881.4%+ 26.4%254230.9%4,8401.2%16
10VW Tiguan3711.3%+ 41.6%283960.8%5,0931.3%11
11Kia Niro3621.3%– 35.1%612230.5%6,2921.6%7
12Ford Puma3531.2%+ 2.6%721900.4%3,3570.9%31
13VW Tayron3331.2%new672050.4%1,9500.5%63
14Peugeot 20083211.1%+ 11.5%343620.7%3,1790.8%34
15Volvo XC603191.1%– 31.3%502590.5%3,2050.8%33
16Kia EV33151.1%– 82.1%51,2772.6%10,9732.8%2
17Toyota Yaris Cross3131.1%– 28.4%147311.5%6,8471.8%6
18BMW 5-Series3031.1%+ 5.9%981190.2%2,2000.6%54
19Jaecoo 73011.1%new881470.3%4790.1%169
20Peugeot 30082991.1%+ 41.0%632150.4%2,3590.6%48
21Citroen C32931.0%+ 16.7%313710.8%4,4301.1%19
22Tesla Model Y2931.0%– 39.2%13,4687.1%10,7902.8%3
23Audi Q32821.0%+ 276.0%123780.2%3760.1%185
24Volvo EX302781.0%– 61.6%31,3942.9%5,2691.4%10
25Renault 52711.0%+ 115.1%108621.8%5,0081.3%13
26Renault Symbioz2690.9%+ 183.2%522500.5%2,3200.6%51
27BYD Seal U2670.9%+ 184.0%512510.5%2,4210.6%46
28Opel Corsa2670.9%– 55.7%274010.8%4,3251.1%21
29Hyundai Inster2630.9%– 20.3%562350.5%3,6170.9%28
30Hyundai Tucson2630.9%– 1.9%1021070.2%1,9740.5%61
31VW Golf2610.9%– 3.0%373340.7%3,4270.9%30
32Skoda Octavia2590.9%+ 7.5%921350.3%2,4580.6%44
33Peugeot 2082580.9%– 66.8%293840.8%4,7151.2%17
34Kia Picanto2540.9%– 70.3%442790.6%8,8582.3%4
35Audi A32510.9%+ 8.2%861470.3%2,4670.6%43
36Skoda Kamiq2470.9%+ 34.2%122780.2%1,7390.4%71
37BMW X32450.9%+ 172.2%121780.2%2,0200.5%60
38Renault Captur2380.8%+ 19.0%363550.7%3,7011.0%27
39Seat Ibiza2350.8%+ 4.0%791730.4%2,2080.6%53
40VW T-Roc2310.8%+ 14.9%137640.1%1,3960.4%91
41Peugeot 50082250.8%+ 63.0%303750.8%2,1590.6%57
42Mini2160.8%+ 8.0%472720.6%2,6430.7%40
43Opel Frontera2160.8%new323700.8%2,0450.5%59
44Toyota Yaris2160.8%– 40.8%195861.2%5,3131.4%9
45Volvo V602140.8%– 15.7%831560.3%2,3780.6%47
46VW ID.42110.7%– 28.5%61,2582.6%3,7331.0%26
47Seat Leon2080.7%– 7.6%662120.4%1,9580.5%62
48BMW 1-Series2070.7%+ 7.3%901430.3%1,8450.5%66
49Kia Stonic2060.7%– 23.4%113890.2%2,4290.6%45
50Suzuki Vitara1910.7%– 33.7%147530.1%1,6690.4%76
51Volvo EX401910.7%– 39.6%81,1082.3%4,1431.1%24
52Kia Ceed1880.7%+ 5.6%961220.3%2,4760.6%42
53Skoda Elroq1880.7%+ 1346.2%23,0696.3%11,9603.1%1
54Audi Q51840.6%+ 411.1%120820.2%6690.2%142
55BMW X11820.6%+ 8.3%108980.2%2,1890.6%55
56Lynk & Co 011810.6%+ 57.4%136640.1%2,1670.6%56
57Dacia Bigster1780.6%new482700.6%1,6030.4%80
58VW ID.71740.6%+ 19.2%71,1752.4%3,5930.9%29
59Nissan Qashqai1670.6%– 20.1%111910.2%1,8050.5%67
60Mercedes GLC-Class1630.6%+ 14.0%146550.1%1,5490.4%82
61BMW 3-Series1600.6%+ 1.3%125760.2%1,7020.4%73
62Audi A51580.6%+ 68.1%132680.1%1,1760.3%101
63Kia EV51580.6%new333700.8%3880.1%183
64Mazda CX-301580.6%+ 68.1%731900.4%1,1140.3%103
65Mercedes CLA-Class1580.6%+ 143.1%214791.0%2,3280.6%50
66Skoda Fabia1570.6%+ 24.6%971200.2%1,4990.4%86
67Toyota Corolla Cross1530.5%– 7.3%801700.3%2,2960.6%52
68BMW iX11470.5%– 47.1%118511.8%4,3011.1%23
69Opel Mokka1440.5%+ 33.3%141580.1%9510.2%117
70Peugeot 3081440.5%– 36.0%126750.2%1,8920.5%64
71Opel Grandland X1420.5%+ 208.7%991150.2%1,0560.3%107
72Porsche Cayenne1410.5%– 20.3%190250.1%7580.2%138
73VW ID.31320.5%– 74.8%157241.5%3,3120.9%32
74Volvo XC901240.4%+ 4.2%114890.2%1,3310.3%93
75Range Rover Sport1200.4%– 9.8%167370.1%1,1140.3%104
76Citroen C3 Aircross1190.4%new682030.4%1,4180.4%89
77Kia EV41180.4%new224761.0%7530.2%139
78Volvo XC401180.4%– 7.8%112900.2%1,8610.5%65
79MG 41170.4%+ 485.0%175310.1%4480.1%171
80Toyota bZ4X1170.4%+ 143.8%492670.5%8800.2%123
81Audi Q4 e-tron1160.4%– 68.0%99982.1%4,3541.1%20
82Skoda Enyaq1160.4%+ 1.8%137941.6%3,1580.8%35
83BMW i51130.4%+ 2.7%532490.5%1,3190.3%94
84Citroen C5 Aircross1100.4%+ 292.9%1001130.2%6150.2%147
85Skoda Superb1100.4%+ 7.8%153470.1%9770.3%114
86Renault Austral1060.4%– 32.9%642150.4%1,7420.4%70
87Cupra Terramar1050.4%+ 54.4%891440.3%1,2840.3%98
88Mercedes E-Class1050.4%– 18.0%186260.1%8670.2%126
89Toyota C-HR1020.4%– 4.7%622230.5%2,3510.6%49
90Mercedes GLA-Class1010.4%+ 110.4%173320.1%8760.2%124
91Seat Arona980.3%+ 32.4%171350.1%4930.1%167
92Dacia Jogger940.3%+ 5.6%134650.1%1,2120.3%100
93Mini Aceman940.3%– 40.1%412920.6%2,0650.5%58
94BMW i4920.3%– 40.6%452760.6%1,6650.4%77
95Jeep Avenger900.3%– 41.9%811600.3%1,6770.4%75
96Mercedes C-Class900.3%– 8.2%178290.1%1,0570.3%106
97Audi A6 e-tron890.3%+ 287.0%185881.2%2,5050.6%41
98Citroen C4Β Β 880.3%– 42.9%161410.1%8900.2%121
99Dacia Sandero870.3%+ 38.1%711950.4%1,6360.4%79
100Mazda 2860.3%– 23.9%432810.6%1,5330.4%84
101VW Taigo860.3%– 13.1%162400.1%8420.2%129
102Mitsubishi Outlander840.3%new128740.2%8930.2%120
103Hyundai Bayon830.3%– 6.7%217140.0%3200.1%195
104Audi A6810.3%+ 11.0%158450.1%5310.1%161
105Renault Scenic E-Tech800.3%– 11.1%166991.4%3,0370.8%38
106Mini Countryman790.3%– 22.5%542480.5%1,6800.4%74
107Peugeot 408780.3%+ 77.3%157450.1%5920.2%152
108Skoda Karoq780.3%– 2.5%183270.1%5100.1%166
109Mazda 3760.3%+ 46.2%116870.2%6060.2%151
110Mercedes GLE-Class760.3%– 11.6%204190.0%5530.1%157
111Porsche Macan760.3%– 59.1%168370.1%9840.3%113
112Mercedes A-Class740.3%– 8.6%119860.2%1,3080.3%95
113Seat Ateca730.3%+ 97.3%172330.1%4040.1%179
114Toyota Corolla700.2%– 21.3%118860.2%1,4630.4%87
115Suzuki SX4 S-Cross690.2%– 52.1%209170.0%7960.2%132
116Mitsubishi Grandis670.2%new145560.1%1010.0%255
117VW Passat670.2%– 27.2%135650.1%7330.2%141
118Fiat 500640.2%+ 6.7%184270.1%3140.1%196
119Fiat 600640.2%– 14.7%142580.1%7860.2%133
120Suzuki e-Vitara640.2%new–0–
121BMW 2-Series Gran Coupe630.2%– 3.1%203190.0%6300.2%145
122Fiat Grande Panda620.2%new1041070.2%8360.2%130
123Leapmotor B10620.2%new1061040.2%2520.1%206
124Renault 4620.2%new652140.4%7470.2%140
125BMW X5610.2%– 49.6%156450.1%1,3670.4%92
126Audi Q6 e-Tron600.2%– 80.5%264140.9%2,6790.7%39
127Ford Explorer EV590.2%– 76.5%244240.9%3,0950.8%36
128Mercedes EQA550.2%– 38.9%691990.4%1,4330.4%88
129Toyota RAV4550.2%+ 27.9%131690.1%1,5470.4%83
130Audi Q2540.2%– 55.0%224110.0%5900.2%153
131Skoda Scala540.2%– 42.6%197220.0%6490.2%144
132Cupra Formentor530.2%+ 23.3%129720.1%6060.2%150
133Mazda CX-60530.2%+ 165.0%138630.1%1,0750.3%105
134Omoda 5530.2%new214160.0%440.0%294
135Porsche 911530.2%– 15.9%26740.0%3470.1%192
136Renault Espace530.2%– 10.2%115880.2%8000.2%131
137Hyundai Ioniq 5520.2%– 34.2%821600.3%9990.3%112
138Lexus LBX520.2%– 50.0%187260.1%5110.1%165
139VW T-Cross520.2%– 65.6%148530.1%1,3070.3%96
140Audi A1510.2%– 45.7%223110.0%6130.2%148
141Kia EV9510.2%– 7.3%941310.3%7600.2%137
142Lynk & Co 08510.2%new227110.0%1960.1%222
143Dacia Duster480.2%– 59.3%871470.3%1,3050.3%97
144Opel Astra480.2%– 68.4%951280.3%1,7720.5%68
145Hyundai Santa Fe470.2%– 36.5%180290.1%4480.1%170
146Land Rover Defender470.2%– 59.1%182270.1%8520.2%127
147Lexus NX470.2%+ 38.2%205190.0%2860.1%200
148Xpeng G6460.2%– 22.0%402940.6%1,0340.3%108
149Mercedes EQB450.2%– 57.1%552380.5%1,7140.4%72
150Toyota Urban Cruiser450.2%new–0.0%00.0%–
151Range RoverΒ Β 440.2%– 40.5%216140.0%4120.1%175
152Audi Q8430.2%– 4.4%179290.1%5480.1%158
153Honda CivicΒ 430.2%+ 230.8%230100.0%1070.0%251
154Omoda 9430.2%new176300.1%840.0%265
155MG ZS420.1%+ 35.5%159430.1%7730.2%135
156DS No.8410.1%new196230.0%430.0%296
157Ford Tourneo/Transit Custom410.1%– 28.1%163390.1%6130.2%149
158Renault Megane E-Tech410.1%– 34.9%392940.6%1,5750.4%81
159Range Rover Evoque400.1%– 53.5%26640.0%4450.1%172
160MG 3390.1%– 2.5%911410.3%6260.2%146
161Zeekr 7X390.1%new592300.5%8830.2%122
162Cupra Born380.1%+ 11.8%462750.6%1,5040.4%85
163Leapmotor C10380.1%+ 850.0%139630.1%3690.1%186
164Mercedes Sprinter380.1%+ 72.7%210170.0%5880.2%154
165Mitsubishi ASX380.1%– 69.4%143570.1%1,0160.3%110
166Nissan Micra380.1%new201210.0%690.0%273
167Volvo ES90380.1%new193240.0%270.0%315
168Alfa Romeo JuniorΒ 370.1%– 48.6%110940.2%8450.2%128
169Leapmotor T03360.1%– 59.1%1051050.2%6670.2%143
170Mercedes Vito360.1%– 25.0%166380.1%4240.1%174
171Mitsubishi Colt360.1%– 79.8%154460.1%9690.2%115
172Zeekr X360.1%+ 2.9%192240.0%3400.1%194
173Mazda 6e350.1%new602300.5%5820.1%155
174BMW 4-Series340.1%– 54.7%25850.0%3500.1%191
175Citroen C4 X340.1%+ 580.0%26840.0%900.0%261
176Honda HR-V330.1%– 32.7%25060.0%2340.1%212
177Nissan Juke330.1%– 73.8%202190.0%1,0090.3%111
178Audi Q7320.1%+ 6.7%213170.0%2550.1%205
179BMW iX320.1%+ 220.0%144560.1%3550.1%190
180Honda CR-V320.1%+ 146.2%24570.0%2090.1%217
181Kia EV6310.1%– 49.2%751820.4%1,2240.3%99
182Polestar 2310.1%– 40.4%741890.4%1,6430.4%78
183Volvo EC40310.1%n/a761790.4%7850.2%134
184Cupra Leon300.1%– 37.5%151490.1%5670.1%156
185Dacia Spring300.1%– 48.3%781770.4%1,0320.3%109
186Honda Jazz290.1%– 34.1%208180.0%2760.1%202
187BMW IX2280.1%– 61.6%1071020.2%9140.2%119
188BYD Dolphin Surf280.1%new841560.3%3660.1%188
189Ford Capri280.1%+ 12.0%582310.5%9210.2%118
190Citroen Jumpy270.1%+ 237.5%25160.0%1970.1%221
191BMW 2-Series Tourer250.1%– 43.2%23290.0%4040.1%178
192Hyundai i20250.1%– 60.3%23190.0%7610.2%136
193Cupra Tavascan240.1%– 46.7%353600.7%1,4090.4%90
194Polestar 4240.1%– 57.1%572350.5%1,1740.3%102
195MG HS230.1%+ 53.3%194230.0%2910.1%198
196Opel Vivaro230.1%+ 76.9%185270.1%1920.0%224
197BYD Atto 2210.1%new218140.0%1660.0%230
198Lynk & Co 02210.1%+ 133.3%127750.2%3670.1%187
199Kia Sorento200.1%– 25.9%226110.0%3600.1%189
200Lexus RZ200.1%+ 66.7%24670.0%1380.0%240
201Mercedes CLE-Class200.1%+ 17.6%27730.0%1460.0%237
202Porsche Panamera200.1%– 48.7%27530.0%2090.1%218
203BYD Seal190.1%– 61.2%160420.1%3840.1%184
204Mazda CX-80190.1%– 54.8%23390.0%2490.1%208
205Mercedes B-Class190.1%+ 72.7%228100.0%3960.1%182
206Porsche Taycan190.1%– 38.7%25360.0%1320.0%243
207Kia PV5180.1%new177300.1%30309
208Lexus RX180.1%+ 125.0%27930.0%1040.0%252
209BMW X2170.1%– 32.0%25950.0%1980.1%220
210Jaecoo 5170.1%new219140.0%160.0%334
211Renault RafaleΒ 170.1%– 52.8%152490.1%4110.1%176
212BYD Sealion 7160.1%+ 220.0%150510.1%2890.1%199
213DS No.4160.1%new207190.0%550.0%283
214Mercedes EQE160.1%+ 14.3%220130.0%2350.1%211
215Mercedes G-Class160.1%– 59.0%27630.0%1710.0%229
216MG S5160.1%new149530.1%1950.1%223
217VW Touareg160.1%+ 45.5%23490.0%1590.0%232
218Alpine A290150.1%+ 200.0%169370.1%2800.1%201
219Bentley Continental150.1%– 44.4%–00.0%1370.0%241
220Lancia Ypsilon150.1%– 50.0%188260.1%1640.0%231
221Nissan X-Trail150.1%– 40.0%206190.0%1860.0%227
222Alfa Romeo Tonale140.0%+ 40.0%221120.0%1510.0%235
223BMW 7-Series140.0%+ 250.0%28820.0%1160.0%247
224BMW iX3140.0%– 78.1%30410.0%2120.1%216
225Hyundai Ioniq 9140.0%new174320.1%1130.0%249
226Mercedes GLB140.0%+ 7.7%24280.0%1190.0%246
227Nio Firefly140.0%new200220.0%540.0%284
228Dongfeng Box130.0%– 92.1%211170.0%5420.1%160
229Volvo V90130.0%+ 62.5%24080.0%4020.1%180
230VW Transporter130.0%n/a26550.0%140.0%347
231Ford Mustang Mach-E120.0%– 71.4%124770.2%5310.1%162
232Lexus UX120.0%– 33.3%25560.0%1010.0%254
233Smart #5120.0%new130710.1%2010.1%219
234Zeekr 001120.0%– 14.3%109970.2%4100.1%177
235Hyundai Ioniq 6110.0%+ 83.3%181290.1%1760.0%228
236Mercedes EQE SUV110.0%– 82.5%198220.0%2610.1%204
237Nissan Ariya110.0%– 75.6%225110.0%4320.1%173
238VW Caddy110.0%n/a117870.2%5200.1%164
239VW Multivan110.0%+ 1000.0%1011090.2%5220.1%163
240DS 7 Crossback100.0%+ 100.0%30310.0%2260.1%213
241MG S6100.0%new–0–
242Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross100.0%– 88.6%212170.0%2710.1%203
243Range Rover Velar100.0%– 63.0%26050.0%1510.0%236
244BMW i790.0%– 18.2%26940.0%680.0%274
245BYD Seal 690.0%new164390.1%840.0%264
246DFSK E590.0%new23790.0%680.0%276
247Jeep Wrangler90.0%+ 12.5%25660.0%980.0%258
248Smart #390.0%– 71.9%170370.1%2400.1%210
249Ssangyong/KGM Torres90.0%– 25.0%23690.0%700.0%272
250BMW 2-Series80.0%– 55.6%30610.0%950.0%260
251BMW Z480.0%– 27.3%28130.0%750.0%269
252Kia Xceed80.0%– 20.0%26150.0%990.0%257
253Lamborghini Urus80.0%+ 166.7%–00.0%830.0%266
254Land Rover Discovery Sport80.0%– 85.7%27430.0%2240.1%214
255Lexus ES80.0%+ 60.0%24480.0%520.0%287
256Xpeng G980.0%– 71.4%155460.1%3410.1%193
257Mazda MX-570.0%– 12.5%24380.0%810.0%267
258Smart #170.0%– 74.1%195230.0%2190.1%215
259Tesla Model 370.0%– 98.4%128201.7%5,8291.5%8
260Volvo EX9070.0%– 82.9%133660.1%9690.2%116
261Abarth 60060.0%new27040.0%380.0%297
262Bentley Bentayga60.0%+ 200.0%31410.0%210.0%323
263Mercedes EQS60.0%– 14.3%24770.0%970.0%259
264Mercedes EQV60.0%– 66.7%26250.0%740.0%270
265Polestar 360.0%– 33.3%191250.1%1580.0%234
266Toyota Prius60.0%– 45.5%–00.0%640.0%277
267BMW X650.0%+ 25.0%30810.0%340.0%304
268BMW X750.0%– 50.0%30710.0%450.0%292
269BYD Atto 350.0%– 88.9%165380.1%4910.1%168
270Citroen C5 X50.0%– 16.7%29120.0%680.0%275
271Honda ZR-V50.0%– 58.3%28230.0%630.0%279
272Ssangyong/KGM Actyon50.0%new32610.0%20.0%401
273Voyah Courage50.0%new25760.0%150.0%341
274VW California50.0%+ 150.0%215150.0%1870.0%226
275VW ID.Buzz50.0%– 73.7%931350.3%5450.1%159
276Audi e-Tron GT40.0%– 20.0%24870.0%580.0%281
277Ferrari 12Cilindri40.0%+ 300.0%32110.0%120.0%349
278Hyundai i3040.0%– 73.3%29020.0%1000.0%256
279Mercedes GLS-Class40.0%– 20.0%31610.0%180.0%329
280Mercedes S-Class40.0%– 71.4%28920.0%1100.0%250
281Tesla Model X40.0%– 50.0%24970.0%480.0%290
282VW ID.540.0%– 88.2%23590.0%1020.0%253
283BMW 8-Series30.0%– 70.0%31010.0%310.0%307
284BYD Dolphin30.0%– 90.9%28720.0%1260.0%244
285Ferrari Purosangue30.0%+ 200.0%–00.0%140.0%343
286Ferrari Roma30.0%+ 50.0%–00.0%140.0%344
287Ford Transit Tourneo30.0%– 70.0%29720.0%180.0%328
288MG Cyberster30.0%+ 0.0%29520.0%450.0%293
289NIO EL830.0%+ 0.0%–00.0%140.0%345
290Opel Combo30.0%– 40.0%30910.0%320.0%306
291Peugeot Expert30.0%– 66.7%27830.0%1320.0%242
292Tesla Model S30.0%– 25.0%26350.0%360.0%303
293Voyah Free30.0%– 75.0%27240.0%330.0%305
294Abarth 50020.0%+ 0.0%29620.0%430.0%295
295Aston Martin DB1220.0%+ 100.0%–00.0%90.0%355
296Bentley Flying Spur20.0%– 50.0%31110.0%270.0%313
297BMW X420.0%– 60.0%–00.0%260.0%316
298Ford Focus20.0%– 99.2%1031070.2%1,7650.5%69
299Lotus Eletre20.0%– 33.3%31210.0%270.0%314
300Lotus Emeya20.0%– 75.0%30020.0%150.0%339
301Mazda MX-3020.0%– 87.5%25460.0%1200.0%245
302Mercedes EQS SUV20.0%– 77.8%28030.0%770.0%268
303Aston Martin DBX10.0%+ 0.0%–00.0%30.0%377
304Aston Martin Vanquish10.0%+ 0.0%–00.0%80.0%357
305Aston Martin Vantage10.0%– 50.0%–00.0%50.0%363
306BMW XM10.0%– 97.7%25260.0%1880.0%225
307Citroen Berlingo10.0%+ 0.0%–0.0%90.0%356
308DS 3 Crossback10.0%– 75.0%23990.0%520.0%286
309Ferrari 29610.0%– 66.7%29420.0%460.0%291
310Ferrari SF9010.0%– 66.7%28530.0%290.0%310
311Fiat Ducato10.0%+ 0.0%–00.0%40.0%367
312Fiat Scudo10.0%– 90.9%–00.0%240.0%320
313Fisker Ocean10.0%n/a–00.0%20.0%389
314Ford Tourneo/Transit Connect10.0%n/a31310.0%240.0%321
315Lamborghini Revuelto10.0%– 66.7%–00.0%160.0%335
316Lucid GravityΒ 10.0%new30120.0%30.0%381
317Mercedes EQC10.0%n/a–00.0%00.0%–
318Mercedes SL-Class10.0%+ 0.0%–00.0%210.0%324
319Peugeot 50810.0%– 85.7%28330.0%530.0%285
320Peugeot Boxer10.0%n/a–00.0%00.0%–
321Peugeot Rifter10.0%– 50.0%31710.0%180.0%331
322Porsche 718 Cayman10.0%– 85.7%31810.0%160.0%336
323Rolls Royce Cullinan10.0%+ 0.0%–00.0%30.0%383
324Rolls-Royce Ghost10.0%n/a–00.0%30.0%384
325Subaru Crosstrek10.0%– 75.0%–00.0%20.0%402
326Subaru Forester10.0%– 88.9%–00.0%230.0%322
327Subaru Outback10.0%– 50.0%–00.0%70.0%362
328Suzuki Swace10.0%– 90.9%29220.0%580.0%282
329Toyota Land Cruiser10.0%– 50.0%32410.0%40.0%376
330Toyota Proace10.0%– 66.7%23890.0%590.0%280
331VW Crafter10.0%+ 0.0%199220.0%740.0%271

Source: BOVAG

UK nations January 2026: Jaecoo 7 tops Scotland

The Jaecoo 7 is the best-selling vehicle in Scotland in January.


Thanks to SMMT we can share with you detailed sales data by model for each UK nation. In an overall market up 3.4%, England gains 5.3% to 123,661 units and Wales is up 0.5% to 4,628 but Scotland drops -7.3% to 11,323 and Northern Ireland dives -11.3% to 4,296.

Podium finishers are as follows. The Kia Sportage is #1 in England, Northern Ireland and Wales and #2 in Scotland, the Jaecoo 7 #1 in Scotland, #2 in England and #4 in Wales, the Ford Puma #2 in Wales, #3 in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland, the Nissan Juke #2 in Northern Ireland and the MG HS #3 in Wales, #4 in Scotland.

Other great performers include the Hyundai Tucson #5 in Northern Ireland, the BYD Seal U #6 in England and #10 in Scotland, the Omoda 5 #7 in Scotland, the VW T-Roc #7 in Northern Ireland, the BMW 1 Series #8 in Scotland, the Audi A3 #9 in England, the Peugeot 3008 #10 in England and the Volvo XC40 #10 in Northern Ireland.

Previous posts:

England (UK) 2025: Ford Puma and Kia Sportage lead, sales up 4.2%

Northern Ireland (UK) 2025: Kia Sportage stays at #1, Peugeot places 2008 at #3 and 3008 at #6

Scotland (UK) 2025: Vauxhall Corsa #1 for 6th year in a row, Jaecoo 7 up to #4

Wales (UK) 2025: Ford Puma and MG HS top negative market

One year ago: UK nations January 2025: Peugeot 3008 #2 in two nations.

Full January 2026 Top 10 models for each UK nation below.
England (UK) January 2026 – models:

PosModelJan-26%/25UKDec
1Kia Sportage3,9383.2%+ 43.4%1n/a
2Jaecoo 73,5312.9%n/a26
3Ford Puma3,0902.5%+ 59.0%31
4Vauxhall Corsa2,6852.2%+ 9.7%5n/a
5Nissan Qashqai2,5832.1%– 12.4%45
6BYD Seal U2,2701.8%n/a6n/a
7Nissan Juke2,1331.7%+ 6.3%710
8VW Tiguan1,9771.6%+ 18.2%8n/a
9Audi A31,7341.4%#DIV/0!n/an/a
10Peugeot 30081,7321.4%– 16.1%n/an/a

Northern Ireland (UK) January 2026 – models:

PosModelJan-26%/25UKDec
1Kia Sportage2225.2%+ 37.0%13
2Nissan Juke1653.8%+ 91.9%77
3Ford Puma1433.3%+ 68.2%32
4Nissan Qashqai1172.7%– 14.6%46
5Hyundai Tucson1082.5%– 10.7%n/an/a
6MG HS1082.5%– 6.9%10n/a
7VW T-Roc992.3%– 23.8%n/an/a
8VW Golf952.2%+ 9.2%9n/a
9VW Tiguan882.0%+ 8.6%8n/a
10Volvo XC40811.9%n/an/an/a

Scotland January 2026 – models:

PosModelJan-26%/25UKDec
1Jaecoo 74113.6%n/a24
2Kia Sportage3202.8%– 24.9%19
3Ford Puma3132.8%+ 192.5%35
4MG HS3122.8%n/a1010
5VW Tiguan2742.4%+ 20.2%8n/a
6VW Polo2592.3%+ 0.4%n/a11
7Omoda 52562.3%n/an/a7
8BMW 1 Series2121.9%n/an/an/a
9VW Golf1891.7%– 53.6%98
10BYD Seal U1881.7%n/a6n/a

Wales (UK) January 2026 – models:

PosModelJan-26%/25UKDec
1Kia Sportage1884.1%+ 40.3%14
2Ford Puma1693.7%+ 79.8%31
3MG HS1222.6%+ 50.6%102
4Jaecoo 71172.5%n/a2n/a
5Nissan Qashqai1102.4%+ 2.8%4n/a
6VW T-Roc912.0%– 5.2%n/an/a
7Nissan Juke871.9%– 8.4%78
8Vauxhall Corsa861.9%+ 3.6%5n/a
9VW Tiguan851.8%#DIV/0!8n/a
10VW Polo821.8%#DIV/0!n/an/a

Source: SMMT

UK January 2026: Jaecoo 7 up to #2

The Jaecoo 7 is only outsold by the Kia Sportage in January.

The UK new car market is up 3.4% year-on-year in January to 144,127 units, this is the highest January volume in six years: since pre-pandemic January 2020. Encouragingly, private sales beat the market at +4.5% to 52,397, but remain at a low 36.4% share vs. 36% a year ago. Fleet sales edge up 1.6% to 88,269 and 61.2% share vs. 62.3% in January 2025. Meanwhile business sales are up 46.5% to 3,461. BEV registrations disappoint at +0.1% to 29,654 and 20.6% share vs. 21.3% last year, the lowest since March 2025. HEVs are up 4.8% to 19,297 and 13.4% vs. 13.2%, PHEVs surge 47.3% to 18,557 and 12.9% share vs. 9% but petrol is off -1.9% to 68,757 and 47.7% share vs. 50.3% and diesel down -8.8% to 7,862 and 5.5% share vs. 6.2%.

In the brands ranking, the three best-sellers disappoint with year-on-year drops. Volkswagen (-7.6%) remains by far the most popular carmaker in the country with 8.7% share, consistent with its FY2025 level of 8.8%. Kia (-7.7%), although down significantly, continues on its traditional strong start of years at #2, a ranking it last held in September. BMW (-12.6%) is in trouble but climbs back up to the podium. Audi (+17.1%), Ford (+13.6%, Skoda (+13.1%) and Mercedes (+6.7%) all post solid scores below, whereas Peugeot (-21.6%) and Nissan (-16.7%) struggle. Further down, Chinese fare Jaecoo (+569.9%) ascends to a record ranking (#15) and share (3.4%) and is only 200 sales below MG (-6.6%). Omoda (+211.3%), BYD (+149.1%) and Citroen (+97.5%) also impress. Tesla is down -50.8% to #33 and 0.5% share.

Looking at the models charts, the Kia Sportage (+34.5%) snaps the top spot for the 5th time in the past 13 months, another good start of the year for the crossover. The event of the month is the brilliant 2nd place of the Jaecoo 7, a new record for the nameplate reaching an all time high share at 2.8%. Its previous best was #4 last September. This the 6th consecutive month the Jaecoo 7 is inside the UK Top 10, confirming it is an instant (and surprising) blockbuster here. Leader for the past three years, the Ford Puma (+59.3%) drops to #3 but manages surging year-on-year volumes. The BYD Seal U is up to a record #6, a ranking it also held last September. Strong showing also by the VW Tiguan (+18.8%) and Nissan Juke (+8.5%).

Previous post: UK Full Year 2025: Ford Puma threepeats at #1, Jaecoo 7 up to #4 in September

One year ago: UK January 2025: Peugeot up to #4, places 3008 #5 and 2008 #6

Full January 2026 Top 54 All brands and Top 10 models below.

UK January 2026 – brands:

PosBrandJan-26%/25Dec
1Volkswagen12,5398.7%– 7.6%1
2Kia9,9836.9%– 7.7%15
3BMWΒ Β 8,0995.6%– 12.6%4
4FordΒ Β 7,5405.2%+ 13.6%3
5AudiΒ Β 7,5345.2%+ 17.1%5
6VauxhallΒ Β 7,2185.0%+ 1.9%17
7MercedesΒ Β 6,7874.7%+ 6.7%13
8PeugeotΒ Β 6,3484.4%– 21.6%20
9Skoda5,9494.1%+ 13.1%14
10NissanΒ Β 5,9424.1%– 16.7%9
11Hyundai5,8124.0%– 8.2%10
12Land Rover5,2993.7%+ 4.1%18
13Toyota5,0873.5%+ 9.2%11
14MG5,0793.5%– 6.6%2
15Jaecoo4,8503.4%+ 569.9%19
16Renault4,4373.1%+ 8.7%12
17BYD4,0212.8%+ 149.1%6
18Volvo3,7512.6%– 12.1%7
19Mini2,9832.1%– 0.1%16
20Cupra2,7231.9%+ 21.4%21
21Citroen2,4801.7%+ 97.5%25
22Mazda2,4581.7%– 11.2%30
23Chery2,1271.5%new27
24Dacia1,9281.3%– 16.5%26
25Omoda1,8461.3%+ 211.3%23
26Suzuki1,6851.2%– 8.3%32
27Seat1,2990.9%– 32.7%28
28Porsche1,2160.8%+ 2.1%22
29Polestar1,0700.7%+ 43.4%24
30Lexus9300.6%– 12.4%31
31Honda8820.6%– 45.7%33
32Leapmotor7660.5%new29
33Tesla7180.5%– 50.8%8
34Jeep6000.4%– 37.5%34
35Fiat2570.2%– 82.0%41
36Alfa Romeo2110.1%+ 205.8%36
37Alpine1700.1%+ 1600.0%35
38KGM1680.1%+ 46.1%44
39Subaru1670.1%+ 47.8%39
40Changan1530.1%new37
41Genesis960.1%+ 5.5%45
42Geely860.1%new42
43Smart790.1%+ 33.9%38
44Lotus430.0%– 85.3%n/a
45Maserati300.0%+ 15.4%47
46Ineos260.0%+ 136.4%49
47Abarth220.0%+ 15.8%50
48DS190.0%– 81.2%48
49GWM Ora80.0%– 84.6%43
50Jaguar60.0%– 99.2% –
51Skywell60.0%+ 500.0%51
52Chevrolet10.0%+ 0.0%52
53Maxus00.0%– 100.0%53
54Xpeng00.0%new40
 –Other British2790.2%+ 23.4% –
 –Other Imports1240.1%– 2.4% –

UK January 2026 – models:

PosModelJan-26%/25Dec
1Kia Sportage4,6753.2%+ 34.5%n/a
2Jaecoo 74,0592.8%+ 460.6%6
3Ford Puma3,7152.6%+ 59.3%1
4Nissan Qashqai2,9952.1%– 12.5%5
5Vauxhall Corsa2,9022.0%– 14.1%n/a
6BYD Seal U2,5501.8%n/an/a
7Nissan Juke2,5171.7%+ 8.5%9
8VW Tiguan2,4251.7%+ 18.8%10
9VW Golf2,0721.4%– 20.7%n/a
10MG HS2,0351.4%– 5.3%7

Source: SMMT

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