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TESLA is set to face some very stiff competition in 2026 – as Honda looks to drop two ultra-futuristic EVs that will rival their two biggest sellers.

The Japanese giants unveiled two wedge-looking motors at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas this week – called the 0 Saloon and 0 SUV.

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Honda are looking to the future with the upcoming release of a series of EVs – starting with an saloon and SUV[/caption]

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The Serie 0 SUV will be launched in the US in 2026 before coming to Japan and Europe[/caption]

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The very cool looking Saloon will follow and feature sport aesthetics[/caption]

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Honda is aiming to become the first automaker to enable eyes-off driving in its cars – starting with the Series 0[/caption]

Naturally, these could go up against the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y – the US car maker’s stylish saloon and crossover SUV respectively that have both become regulars on the road across the UK and beyond.

The two Honda designs, much like Tesla’s offerings, look almost identical although both remain in their prototype phase and will come into production by 2026.

The Saloon, which may just be a concept-style name for now, will be Honda’s flagship model of the 0 Series, which they highlight for its “low height and sporty styling” which sets the Saloon “apart from other EVs”.

The 0 Series cars, which will begin with the saloon and SUV as well as five other models worldwide by 2030, will be developed using a “Thin, Light and Wise” approach – which includes automated driving for the 0 Saloon.

This is said to allow the driver to take their eyes off the road and perform a ‘second task’ while they’re in heavy traffic or on motorways.

However, through over-the-air updates, Honda is looking to become the first automaker to enable eyes-off driving in all situations – with the help of AI, naturally.

Honda says the 0 SUV will be the first of their new 0 Series cars to be introduced in North America, before it goes on sale in Japan and Europe.

Described as a mid-size EV SUV, it boasts a blocky design and estate, or wagon-style, rear.

In terms of cabin features, the 0 Series will come with ‘3D gyro sensors’ to “enable dynamic control at the will of the driver on various road surfaces” – which could mean touchscreen controls, perhaps.

Mechanically, the 0 Series will come with a battery that is six per cent thinner than those on Honda’s current range of EVs, and around 100kg less in weight.

A range of 300 miles has been mentioned for the saloon, but there’s no word on the starting price, power, or charging speeds for either model.

Coming sooner is a micro EV that could seriously shake up the cheap electric car market.

The little-known Hong Kong brand XEV is introducing its compact Yoyo Pro to the UK, poised to compete with models such as the Citroen Ami.

Technically classed as a quadricycle – the same as other L7e vehicles such as buggies and quad-bikes – the Yoyo Pro is all electric with a stonking 50 mph top speed and a range of 93 miles.

Created in Italy and made of just 57 components, the Yoyo Pro makes extensive use of 3D-printing for its bodywork and cabin.

Autoexpress claims its price will sit around the £15k mark, which pits it against the Dacia Spring – the cheapest EV in the UK at £14,995.

Elsewhere, the best-selling cars in the UK of 2024 have been revealed – with the aforementioned Tesla Model Y breaking into the top five.

Indeed, it is the only EV to feature in last year’s top 10, with the model’s fresh battery seemingly helping it overcome its sharp slump in sales.

However, it was Ford who came out on top, with the popular manufacturer’s Puma snapped up more than any other model for the second year running.

WEST HAM have finally SACKED manager Julen Lopetegui after just seven months in charge.

Former Chelsea boss Graham Potter is set to replace the Spaniard at the London Stadium.

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Former Chelsea boss Graham Potter is set to take over[/caption]

Potter’s first game in charge will be against Aston Villa in the FA Cup on Friday night.

Lopetegui’s time at the helm comes to an end following a shambolic week that saw him continue to take training today while his successor pens his contract.

The ex-Real Madrid and Spain boss, who replaced David Moyes in the summer, managed just six wins in 20 Premier League matches and leaves the club 14th in the table.

Defending has been a problem for West Ham, with only Wolves (45), Leicester and Southampton (both on 44) conceding more than their 39 this season.

Nine of those goals against have come in the last two games to Liverpool and Manchester City.

Defeat in Lopetegui’s final game at the Etihad marked the ninth time this season they had conceded three or more goals.

Things are also believed to have turned sour behind-the-scenes, with rumoured fall outs with key players and technical director Tim Steidten.

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Steidten, who also had a mixed relationship with Moyes, stepped away from the training ground after sounding out alternatives managers last month.

Their already tense relationship had deteriorated and other club chiefs have been frustrated at both figures.

There was supposedly a split in the boardroom over whether to axe Lopetegui earlier in the season.

Steidten also now faces an uncertain future and his influence on the January transfer window has been diluted as owner David Sullivan takes a leading role.

The Hammers spent £127.5million in the summer window but sit just seven points above the relegation zone.

This time last year after 20 games West Ham were sixth in the league on 34 points.

Potter joins West Ham, having been out of work since he left Chelsea in April 2023, following a successful three years at Brighton.

He is looking to initially bring up to four of his own coaching staff with him, while long-term goalkeeping coach, Xavi Valero, is expected to stay.

Lopetegui’s West Ham nightmare

Lopetegui, 58, was close to the sack before the game at Newcastle on November 25. But an impressive 2-0 victory bought him more time.

Yet West Ham failed to push on, winning only TWO games since then – against relegation prospects Wolves and Southampton.

Fans have turned on Lopetegui, chanting “you’re getting sacked in the morning” at their own boss during the 3-1 defeat to Leicester.

His reign ended with him taking training today after axing a team bonding dinner last night.

Lopetegui is furious with how his exit has week has played out.

Away from on the pitch challenges, he has not had a trouble-free time off it.

West Ham have had to battle through Michail Antonio’s horrific car crash that has ruled him out out for the foreseeable.

Hammers youth goalkeeper Oscar Fairs also died aged 15 following a battle with cancer.

Lopetegui’s father Jose also sadly passed away at the age of 94 last month after suffering from health problems.

As well as falling out with Steidten, there were also reportedly half-time bust-ups with Jean-Clair Todibo and Mohammed Kudus.

West Ham appointed Lopetegui due to his success at Sevilla, where he won the Europa League and got them regularly competing towards the top of LaLiga.

He also had Premier League experience at Wolves in the 2022/23 season as he guided them to safety from relegation.

But he quit after a disagreement with the Molineux club’s owners due to a lack of transfer activity and “differences of opinion”.

Lopetegui replaced Moyes, who has legendary status in East London after ending their 43-year trophy drought with Europa Conference League glory.

He also guided them to a Europa League semi and quarter-final, as well as a sixth and seventh place finish in the Prem.

But he left when his contract was up last summer, with the club wanting to change the style of play.

TO get the holiday rental you want, Vrbo have all the deadlines you need to avoid being disappointed.

If the January blues are hitting hard and you want an amazing holiday to look forward to, you better book it now.

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The Faro district in the Algarve, Portugal, is a popular spot for tourists[/caption]

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Mallorca is less than a three hour flight from London[/caption]

Vrbo, the online marketplace for vacation rentals, have given their deadlines by which holidaymakers should book their getaways, and it’s sooner than you think.

With January slipping away already, Vrbo recommends booking a trip for Easter in the next few weeks with the latest date being March 3.

If you decide to look for a deal by late January, over half of homes should still be up for grabs for the Easter break.

Booking after March 3 means that less than 30 per cent of homes on Vrbo are expected to be available for over the Easter break. 

So not only will you have less choice, but you can expect more expensive options too.

For those of you hoping to have a sun-soaked trip abroad this year, there’s good and bad news.

The good news is there’s still time to find the perfect holiday, the bad news is that the deadline is shorter than if you’re planning a staycation.

Vrbo has identified mid-February as the best time to book summer trips when 50 per cent of properties are still expected to be available on the site.

Don’t hang around though because by late April, more than 70 per cent of summer homes will have been snapped up in the most popular holiday locations. 

Melanie Fish, a spokesperson for Vrbo says: “It’s a mistake to treat holiday homes like hotels.

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Faro is stunning and worth booking now for summer break[/caption]

“With space for only one group at a time, there’s more competition to book homes, especially those with standout amenities in top locations.

“When you find that dream house – beachfront, game room, bunk beds, and a pool steps from the ocean – don’t wait.

“A week or two can make the difference between being just steps from the beach or on the other side of town.” 

On the Vrbo website, Faro in Portugal, and the Balearics and Las Palmas in Spain prove to be most popular. So to have the most choice of properties, it’s a good idea to book in January.

If you’re planning to stay in the UK this summer, the pressure is still on as properties in the likes of Cornwall, Devon and Cumbria are likely to be snapped up by March 24.

Norfolk is delayed until April 7 and North Yorkshire until May 5.

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Cornwall is always on the list for Brits going on a staycation[/caption]

Vrbo have also offered up some very handy holiday home booking tips – the first being to book an October trip to save cash.

Everyone knows summer holidays are the high season so October is the best time to go away.

During that month, average daily rates are the lowest, such as Norfolk, North Yorkshire, Gloucestershire.

Or take a trip over to Florida in cities like Lakeland and Winter Haven as the weather remains mild. 

On the Vrbo website, there’s a way to score discounts for longer stays as well.

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Bag yourself a bargain by going to Norfolk in October[/caption]

Find homes with the “Monthly discount” and “Weekly discount” filters to save an average of 10 per cent on selected weeklong bookings.

Trying out properties under the “New listing discount” filter means you’ll be among the first three guests at a new property and save 20 per cent. (Price excluding taxes and fees).

SHOPPERS have been left fuming after waiting up to two weeks for orders from Lush amid delivery delays.

Customers are still awaiting their parcels after placing orders during the retailer’s popular post-Christmas sale.

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This is not the first time Lush has come under fire for its handling of its annual Boxing Day sale[/caption]

The cosmetics giant is famed for its annual Boxing Day sale and customers were quick to bag 50% of its bestsellers.

But furious shoppers have been left empty handed with thousands understood to be affected by the issue.

Angry shoppers have resorted to complaining to the retailer on social media.

One customer said on Facebook: “I’ve placed an order twice on Boxing Day and once on December 30 but nothing has arrived yet and their customer service has been pretty useless.”

Another said: “Mine was ordered on Boxing Day and I’ve still got nothing.”

A third said: “I ordered on Boxing Day and no order number has since been given but money has been taken and I’ve got no response to my emails.”

Another angry shopper said on X (formerly Twitter): “Can you please ship my package.

“It has been like 10 days since i ordered! I can’t do this anymore!”

Lush confirmed to The Sun that it’s battling a backlog of orders due to a surge in demand and delivery delays due to bad weather.

A spokesperson said: “In the same way as all Lush products are handmade, all Lush orders are also hand picked, packed, and dispatched by people.

“An incredibly busy festive and sale period, coupled with distribution networks already in disarray due to adverse weather conditions before and after Christmas, has left our dedicated teams with a backlog but they are working around the clock to fulfil all the orders as quickly as humanly possible.

“We are grateful for the patience of our customers at this incredibly busy time.”

Lush confirmed that all outstanding orders will still be delivered, though it is unable to provide a specific time frame or say when delivery times will return to normal.

This is not the first time Lush has come under fire for its handling of its annual Boxing Day sale.

Last year, The Sun revealed how a website crash caused payments to be taken for orders that could not be fulfilled.

In response to thousands of complaints, Lush temporarily shut down its online chat and closed its customer service helpline.

The cosmetics chain ended up refunding thousands of affected customers and issued goodwill gift vouchers as an apology.

What are my rights?

There are several ways to reclaim your money if your item is not delivered.

Claim against the retailer

If your parcel does not arrive by the date agreed, you can make a claim against the retailer.

And if you didn’t select a particular delivery date or window at checkout, you are ­entitled to a refund if the item doesn’t show up within 30 days.

When buying online, if there isn’t an option to select a specific delivery date, try to add a note stating “time is of the essence” and that you need it by a specific date.

Follow this up with an email asking the company to commit to this timeframe.

It will give you extra refund rights if something goes wrong.

Cancel and buy again

With anything you buy online or over the phone – apart from items that have been personalised such as with your initials – you have the right to a refund within a 14-day window.

This cooling-off period applies even if there is nothing wrong with your ­purchase. The clock starts the day after you receive delivery.

The only other exception is for electronic items where the seal on the box has been broken.

But when refunding you for the item, companies only need to reimburse the cost of the cheapest delivery option.

So if you paid for a ­premium “next day” or “named day” service, you may not get all of your money back.

Seek damages

If your purchase is damaged when it arrives, it is the retailer’s responsibility to then refund you.

Sometimes if you or the courier are in a rush, you might not have time to properly remove the item from its packaging and inspect it before signing.

Most of the time you are just signing to accept delivery rather than confirm the condition of your purchase – but to cover yourself, add “not examined” when you sign.

Pay by credit card

Using a credit card gives you an extra layer of protection under the Consumer Rights Act.

Section 75 protection can help claw back your cash in the event that something you buy arrives faulty or undelivered.

A lesser-known protection offered to those who make purchases with a debit card could also help in these circumstances.

Chargeback lets you ask your bank to reverse a payment if there is an issue, like not getting what you paid for.

We’ve previously explained how to reclaim your cash using these methods.