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BYD's PHEV Pickup Just Landed In The U.K. But Americans Still Can't Have It

The BYD Shark pickup truck was already on sale in China, Mexico, South America, and Australia, leaving the U.S. as the odd one out now that the UK gets it.

InsideEVs

Every New Car Debuting At The Goodwood Festival Of Speed 2026

From 1,500-horsepower electric supercars to hybrid race cars and wild new concepts, Goodwood 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest automotive events of the year.

Motor1

BYD Shark pickup arrives in UK with 55-mile electric range and 430bhp plug-in hybrid power

New double-cab pickup costs from £47,290 and promises diesel-rivalling work capability with enough battery range for many everyday trips

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Another Chinese EV Player Just Landed In North America

Leapmotor launched its B10 crossover in Mexico, just as the U.S. is cracking down harder than ever on Chinese cars.

InsideEVs

After EV Batteries, China Wants To Dominate Car Brains Too

Several Chinese carmakers are developing their own smart-driving chips, aiming to cut costs, move faster, and rely less on Nvidia or Qualcomm.

InsideEVs

Christian Horner opens up on F1 future as he makes paddock return at British GP

Christian Horner returned to the F1 paddock at Silverstone and addressed rumours linking him to a potential comeback with Alpine or BYD

Motorsport

Christian Horner ‘will get back’ into F1 – Mohammed Ben Sulayem

The former Red Bull team principal was sacked two days after last year’s British Grand Prix.

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Christian Horner addresses speculation over potential F1 return

Horner made his first appearance in the paddock at the British Grand Prix since leaving Red Bull Racing and answered questions over his future in the sport

The Independent UK

Tesla silences critics with knockout EV sales as Elon Musk controversy fades — but it still can't stop BYD from reclaiming the global crown

Tesla posts a record sales period as EV business rebounds, but BYD is still leading the global race

TechRadar

Denza Z9 GT review: The posh Chinese electric GT that wants to take on Porsche

Denza’s first UK car is a hugely powerful electric GT with ultra-fast charging, limo-like rear space and some seriously clever engineering, but it will have to work hard to tempt buyers away from a Porsche Taycan

The Independent UK

'Turning point': one in five new cars sold is electric

Australians are buying a record number of new vehicles, and battery-powered models make up more of those cars than ever before.

AAP

BYD Reclaimed The EV Sales Crown Despite Tesla's Huge Quarter

Tesla delivered over 480,000 cars in Q2, however, Chinese auto giant BYD managed to outsell the American company by nearly 77,000 EVs.

InsideEVs

Europe depends on China. Here's where China still depends on Europe — more than you'd think

While Europe's dependence on China is widely recognized, China's reliance on the EU in key technologies is often overlooked. Despite its push for technological self-reliance, Beijing still depends on European capabilities in critical areas.

Euronews

Volkswagen Reportedly Considering Up to 100,000 Job Cuts, More Than 10% Of Its Staff, in Sweeping Restructuring

Volkswagen is weighing one of the most dramatic restructurings in its nearly 90-year history, with plans that could eliminate up to 100,000 jobs worldwide and close four factories in Germany.

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The Guardian - UK

VW plans to cut up to 100,000 jobs and shut plants, report says

German firm reportedly considering doubling previously announced staff reductions amid Chinese competition

Motor1

These Automakers Sold The Most Cars in Europe Last Month

Volkswagen remains the leader, ahead of Stellantis and Renault. BYD, Chery, Tesla, and Leapmotor grew, while Ford and Nissan declined.

MarketBeat

EVs Are Big Winners of the Iran War—Just Not American Ones

The Iran war's oil shock highlights a global energy divide: Record U.S. oil production insulates domestic markets while global EV adoption rapidly accelerates.

International Business Times

EU Plans New Tariffs On Chinese Plug‑In Hybrids As Brussels Targets Subsidised PHEVs From BYD, Chery, And SAIC

The EU plans fresh tariffs on Chinese plug-in hybrids from BYD, Chery, and SAIC, targeting alleged subsidies and closing a key loophole in its existing EV trade measures.

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The Guardian - AU

Electric is the new normal as growing secondhand EV market helps Australian car buyers shift gear

Lower-cost Chinese brands entered the market, the oil crisis pushed up petrol prices, and now a third of all car sales are EV or hybrid

The Independent UK

Why weakening the ZEV Mandate risks making us forget why we went electric in the first place

With ministers reportedly considering relaxing EV sales targets, The Independent’s EV Editor Steve Fowler can’t help but wonder whether many people – including the Government – have forgotten the most important reason Britain started switching to electric cars.

The Economic Times

At Hong Kong auto show, China automakers target wealthy in right-hand-drive markets

Chinese car companies are targeting wealthy buyers in right-hand-drive nations. They are introducing premium electric vehicles to new markets. This move comes as sales in China are slowing down. Brands like BYD and Zeekr are challenging established Japanese manufacturers. The Hong Kong auto show highlights these global ambitions. Chinese automakers…

Bangkok Post

BYD denies its EV caused house fire

Rever Automotive, the distributor of BYD cars in Thailand, said on Wednesday that a house fire did not result from its electric vehicle but from external factors including a charging system at the house.

Fortune

BYD wants to become the world’s largest automaker. Stella Li is taking that pitch on the road

Stella Li has driven BYD’s rapid transformation into the world’s largest EV maker, spearheading its global expansion across Europe, Asia, and Latin America.

International Business Times

China Sees Red As US Tags BYD, Baidu And Alibaba In 'Military List'

The Pentagon had added several non-state-backed Chinese companies, including electric vehicle maker BYD, and technology firms Alibaba and Baidu to its military list, aimed at identifying companies which the US administration views as having links to the Chinese military.

The Independent UK

China opposes US move to list top firms as military companies

China says it firmly opposes the U.S. adding several prominent Chinese businesses to its list of military-linked companies

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