BYD

Europe’s January car sales slide 2 percent despite big gains for VW, BMW EVs and China’s BYD

Big declines for Tesla, Toyota and several Stellantis brands pulled down overall Europe demand, while Chinese automakers and electric vehicles made strong gains.

February 23, 2025 08:55 AM
BYD packs Atto 2 EV with extras to challenge Citroen, Hyundai in fast expanding niche

The Chinese automaker wants a bigger piece of Europe’s largest segment, small SUVs, which is poised for big growth for electric variants as VW and Renault prepare to launch more affordable models.

February 18, 2025 09:04 PM
BYD faces flood of complaints in Chinese consumer portal

Consumer complaints included criticism that BYD had released a newer Seal model with technology upgrades at the same price just weeks after a customer bought an older version

February 18, 2025 09:36 AM
BYD’s Europe strategy takes shape, with new plants, PHEVs and upscale brands

BYD has struggled to make an impact in Europe but its ambitions are bold. Local production and a wider scope of offerings will give the Chinese automaker a major boost.

February 17, 2025 03:46 PM
BYD Atto 2 small SUV takes electrified approach to Europe’s largest segment

The BYD Atto 2 will start at less than €30,000 in Europe. EVs and PHEVs have not yet made a major mark in the small SUV segment, but a number of low-cost entrants could change that this year.

February 13, 2025 10:54 AM
Lunar holiday puts dent in January new-vehicle sales

The 12 percent decline was the first since September and the biggest drop in nearly a year, and it comes as bruising discounts and price cuts roll on.

February 11, 2025 04:56 PM
BYD looks to Italy to supply its new plants in Hungary, Turkey

BYD’s new factories in Hungary and Turkey will have a combined annual capacity of 500,000 units. The Chinese automaker is tapping Italian suppliers for parts because they are highly skilled and have contracts with German premium brands.

February 11, 2025 08:39 AM
BYD is in talks to sell carbon credits to European rivals

Automakers that miss their EU emissions reduction targets this year face heavy fines but they can buy credits from EV market leaders.

February 10, 2025 01:45 PM
BYD to equip affordable models with smart, autonomous tech

By bringing smart driving features to BYD’s more affordable, bestselling Dynasty and Ocean series of models, sales of which totaled nearly 4 million in 2024, the company could cut hardware and software costs through economies of scale.

February 10, 2025 01:34 PM
EV slowdown, intense Chinese competition rattle European executives, survey shows

Competition is intense for every electric vehicle sale in the region, AlixPartners said, but a wave of more affordable EVs is expected to provide a lift this year.

February 03, 2025 07:23 AM
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