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BYD’s compact new car is set to be UK’s cheapest plug-in hybrid

BYD’s new small car promises electric commuting with petrol power back up, and first deliveries later this year

The Independent UK

Just 1% Of EVs Made Up A Huge Amount Of Sales Last Year. Here Are The Winners.

Last year, there were over 600 electric models sold across the world. Just five of them—including two Teslas—made up 20% of all EV sales.

InsideEVs

Mercedes-Benz's Electric Super Sedan Has A New Kind Of EV Motor And Unprecedented Charging Speed

The Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe has 1,153 horsepower, 600 kW charging, and a type of motor never seen in an electric car before.

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Big Chinese BYD Ti7 seven-seat SUV rivals Land Rover

The new BYD Ti7 is a big, boxy plug-in hybrid SUV with seven seats, four-wheel drive and up to 79 miles of electric range

The Independent UK

BYD's New Blade Battery Is Brilliant, But Good Luck Taking It Apart

BYD's new Blade battery is a thing of wonders with ultra-fast charging. But as one team discovered, repairing one could be a challenge.

InsideEVs

Chinese EV brands are forcing Ford into an electric Fiesta comeback

DRIVESMART: In the latest DriveSmart newsletter, motoring expert Steve Fowler explains why Ford is pinning its hopes on a Fiesta-style electric comeback as Chinese car makers such as BYD and MG pile pressure on Europe’s biggest brands

The Independent UK

While Detroit blinked on EVs, the Iran war has handed Chinese automakers the opportunity of a lifetime

“As tragic as it is—war is tragic for anyone involved—it is probably one of the best things that could have happened to the Chinese EV makers,” said one expert.

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Want to jump into the 'China is back' rally? Tread carefully

Investors are increasingly betting that “China is back” as the economy rebounds from years of deflation, helped by strong manufacturing, exports and growth in sectors such as AI, electric vehicles, green energy and high-end manufacturing. China’s GDP grew 5% in the first quarter, while tech and industrial stocks in Hong…

The Economic Times

BYD just released one of the most impressive, low priced EVs yet – meet the 2026 Seagull

A 250-mile range, LiDAR self-drive and a low price tag? EV is hitting the mainstream on another level

UK drivers struggle to get insurance for Chinese EVs such as Jaecoo

Firms do not offer cover for some models, or charge more than for equivalent petrol cars, research finds

The Guardian - UK

“I think it can be a point of no return” — experts issue warning as Chinese EV manufacturers hunt for European manufacturing plants

Chinese EV makers are pushing into Europe with plans to snap up idle manufacturing facilities

TechRadar

BYD in talks to buy idle European car plants as it eyes Maserati

BYD is in talks with Stellantis and other carmakers about buying underused European plants, according to the Chinese carmaker's vice-president.

Euronews

EU carmakers pave way for Chinese rivals as balance in market shifts

Many European motoring manufacturers are in retreat with plants to off–load – while China’s industry is on the march

The Guardian - UK

A plug-in hybrid from just £26,995 – and yes, it’s Chinese

BYD’s cheapest plug-in hybrid SUV is coming to the UK with up to 55 miles of electric range and 621 miles overall

The Independent UK

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The Independent UK

What is a PHEV? The four types of hybrid car explained

Not all hybrid cars are alike – here’s what you need to know before you buy yours

Reason

Congress Ramps Up Its Crusade Against Chinese Cars Ahead of Trump-Xi Meeting

Chinese cars are cheap and widely popular, but Americans can't buy them.

The Guardian - UK

Nissan ponders building cars for Chinese rivals at Sunderland plant

CEO admits talks with Chery as other European carmakers discuss plans with Chinese firms to share factory space

Fortune

The U.S. auto industry went from global hegemon to running a $3.3 trillion trade deficit with the world: 'That's not acceptable'

Lagging American car companies is a bad sign for the industry and for national security.

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The Economic Times

China green tech firms target new consumers hit by Iran war energy shock

Companies like Jinko Solar, Chery Automobile, and BYD are seeing surging demand for EVs, batteries, and solar panels in markets seeking alternatives to costly fuel imports.

The Guardian - UK

Seven-day weeks and ‘debt bondage’: China’s first electric car plant in Europe mired in allegations of worker abuse

The BYD factory being built in Szeged, Hungary, is facing scrutiny after reports of EU labour laws being violated among the Chinese migrant workforce

The Independent UK

China’s passenger car exports surge nearly 85% in April as domestic sales slump

China’s exports of passenger cars have surged in April, according to an industry group

InsideEVs

3 Big Takeaways From The Beijing Auto Show

The Beijing Auto Show had more than 180 debuts this year, making it the largest and most important auto show in the world.

InsideEVs

Ford Is Trying To Build EVs That Can Match China. We Went Behind The Scenes To See How

Can the American giant learn to move at 'China speed?' We went to its EV Development Center in Long Beach, California to find out.

AAP

Electric car sales surge ahead amid fuel uncertainty

Australian drivers have broken the record for electric car sales again, as petrol and diesel-powered vehicle sales stall.

TechRadar

'Light years ahead of the rest of the world': China shows off the future of EV batteries at the Beijing Auto Show — as CATL and BYD race to cut charging times down to just five minutes

The Beijing Auto Show played host to numerous rapid-charging demos, as China looks to cut EV charging time to a minimum

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