The start of Mr Burnham’s premiership has seen a succession of announcements likely to require additional spending. BYD’s new Ti 7 aims for SUV glory with UK arrivalBYD has introduced a new challenger to the Land Rover Defender with its plug-in hybrid Ti 7. Priced at £47,995, the new SUV gets a plug-in hybrid setup which combines a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine with an electric motor and battery for a total output of 402bhp and a resulting 0-60mph time of 4.5 seconds. Despite this performance, the Ti 7 will also manage a claimed electric-only range of up to 74 miles. The Car Dealer Briefing from James Baggott summarises the week’s most important motor trade headlines for you all in one place.