
Chinese Automakers Surge Overseas as Domestic EV Sales Slip in July
Exports of Chinese electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles climbed 147.8 per cent in July while home market deliveries fell 5 per cent.
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Exports of Chinese electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles climbed 147.8 per cent in July while home market deliveries fell 5 per cent.

The Shenzhen agreement evaluates a local assembly plant in Perak alongside potential regional exports of electric buses and trucks across Southeast Asia.

The 2027 model brings software and powertrain updates to Toyota’s entry coupe SUV, which currently starts at 129,800 yuan.

The mid-to-large five-seat electric vehicle pairs with the larger Da Tang to form a dual-flagship lineup aimed at reviving the brand’s core SUV sales.

Consumer demand for lower-priced electric vehicles may eventually overcome current trade barriers, paving the way for Chinese EV brands to enter the US market within the coming years, according to recent analysis.

Chinese vehicle manufacturer BYD has announced its largest vehicle recall to date, affecting over 115,000 vehicles from the Tang series and Yuan Pro models produced between 2015 and 2022. The recall has been triggered by concerns regarding design defects and…

Singapore has witnessed a significant shift in its automotive landscape, with BYD solidifying its position as the city-state’s top car brand. Recent data from the Land Transport Authority, reveals an impressive 5.6 percentage point increase in BYD’s market…

Domestic car sales in Thailand experienced a glimmer of hope in April, marking a 1% year-on-year increase—the first boost in nearly two years, as reported by the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI). This slight recovery comes as a welcome surprise amid a…

In an electrifying twist in the automotive landscape, BYD has officially claimed the title of Singapore’s top-selling car brand for the first time this year, outpacing Japanese giant Toyota. With its sights firmly set on global expansion, the Chinese electric…

Chinese auto giant BYD’s premium electric vehicle brand Denza has made its official debut in Singapore with two variants, both costing over US$200,000. According to Singapore-based car selling platform Motorist, the brand launched its first model in the…

China’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is recalling 97,000 units due to a technical error that poses fire risks. The Chinese automaker is recalling Dolphin and Yuan Plus EVs produced in China between November 2022 and December 2023 for containing a…

The world’s biggest electric vehicle maker, China’s BYD, will set up shop in Hanoi in May. It would sell its first cars in the sedan and SUV segments, sources familiar with the matter said. Its SUV BYD Atto 3 is among the most sought-after cars globally. It…

Apple Inc’s talks with China’s CATL and BYD over battery supplies for its planned electric vehicle have been mostly stalled after they refused to set up teams and build U.S. plants that would solely cater to the tech giant, three people with knowledge of the…

Chinese automaker BYD is celebrating the rollout of its one-millionth electric passenger car, becoming the first automaker globally to do so. The one-millionth car is the Han EV that rolled off the production line at BYD’s headquarters and manufacturing…

BYD plans to sell electric passenger cars in the United States in about two to three years, an executive said on Thursday, as it races to be the first Chinese automaker to sell cars to American drivers. BYD, backed by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway,…

Chinese automaker BYD Co Ltd, backed by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, on Sunday said 2016 full-year profit was likely to rise as much as 84.17 percent, as rapid growth of the green car market eases. The Shenzhen-based manufacturer, which has invested…
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