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. Motor1 · Jun 24
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. MarketBeat · Jun 24
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. International Business Times · Jun 20
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 Guardian - AU · Jun 19
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 Independent UK · Jun 18
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… The Economic Times · Jun 18
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. Bangkok Post · Jun 17
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. Fortune · Jun 15
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. International Business Times · Jun 13
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 The Independent UK · Jun 13
BYD's New Hybrid Hatchback Could Supercharge Its European Takeover The Dolphin G DM-i PHEV is BYD's first car designed for Europe and made in Europe. InsideEVs · Jun 11
BYD Says It Will Be The World's Largest Automaker In 5 Years. The Pentagon Is Nervous Washington has picked a fight against BYD just as the Chinese automaker vows to become the largest car company in the next five years. InsideEVs · Jun 11
Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD Flagged as 'Chinese Military Company' by Pentagon Over Security Concerns The US has controversially added Alibaba, Baidu, and BYD to a list of Chinese military companies, sparking tensions and prompting the firms to challenge the designation. International Business Times UK · Jun 11
I’ve driven the BYD Dolphin G DM-i and I think it’s the best Chinese car yet BYD’s clever new plug-in hybrid supermini is roomy, smooth, packed with luxury car kit and could be sensational value if the monthly payments work The Independent UK · Jun 11
The Independent UK · Jun 11 China’s BYD boss says no to UK factory as British energy is ‘too expensive’ Chinese car giant won’t build cars in Britain due to high energy costs, despite the UK being its largest European market
InsideEVs · Jun 11 BYD Is Bringing Thousands Of 5-Minute EV Chargers To Europe—And Canada Is Next BYD’s Flash Chargers can deliver up to 1,500 kilowatts of power to cars fitted with its latest Blade Battery.
TechRadar · Jun 10 I’ve witnessed BYD fully charge its Denza Z9 GT in under 10 minutes, and it’s going to change how people view EVs Five-minute EV ‘Flash charging’ is coming to the UK and Europe this year, promising ultra-rapid top-ups at a surprisingly low price
Caixin Global · Jun 10 Tech Brief (June 10): China Targets 10,000 Humanoid Robots in Commercial Use by End-2026 Chinese tech insiders cash out after AI stock rally, Pentagon adds Alibaba, Baidu, BYD and Nio to Chinese military-linked list
The Independent UK · Jun 10 Who pays when a self-driving car crashes? BYD’s answer could change the industry DRIVESMART: BYD has become the first major car maker to offer damage cover for accidents involving its self-driving technology in China. It has reignited the debate over who is responsible when an autonomous car crashes, writes EV editor Steve Fowler
The Guardian - UK · Jun 10 China’s BYD aims to be world’s biggest car firm within five years EV maker aims to overtake Toyota, as it plans to spend £1.8bn to build five-minute flash chargers in Europe
The Independent UK · Jun 10 China car exports jump 73% in May as high fuel prices raise interest in EVs China has reported its passenger car exports jumped 73% in May to around 809,000 vehicles
The Economic Times · Jun 10 BYD to launch its hybrid SUV based on DM-i Hybrid tech with driving range of more than 1,200km in India: Check details BYD India is set to launch its first plug-in hybrid SUV, the Seal U, later this year, featuring the company's electric-first DM-i technology. This innovative platform promises a combined driving range exceeding 1,200 kilometers, aiming to ease consumer transition to electric mobility. The company sees strong EV demand, boosted by…
Euronews · Jun 9 US puts Alibaba, BYD and Baidu on Chinese military blacklist The Pentagon has added 188 Chinese companies to its military blacklist — its biggest ever expansion — in a move that targets household names far beyond the defence sector.
The Guardian - UK · Jun 9 BYD and Alibaba among big names aiding China’s military, Pentagon says Updated Pentagon list includes swathe of China’s top technology firms in move that could inflame tensions between the countries
AAP · Jun 9 US labels Alibaba and BYD as aiding Chinese military The Pentagon has added Chinese businesses including tech giant Alibaba, electric car maker BYD and search engine Baidu to its list of Chinese military firms.