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BYD Seagull Gets a Bigger Cabin and New Interior Design for Its Second Generation
The redesigned electric hatchback will also be substantially larger, measuring 425 mm (16.7 inches) longer than the current model and gaining a fifth seat.

BYD Plans Four European Factories as It Expands Local EV Production
The company expects to select its second European assembly site by the end of 2026, with Spain and France among the preferred locations and existing factories favored over building new facilities.

Denza Previews New Z9S Electric Sedan to Rival Xiaomi SU7
The teaser introduces the model in a new “Morning Glow Purple” exterior color and offers a closer look at the fastback sedan as Denza continues expanding its premium EV lineup.

Denza Z Electric Supercar Opens China Pre-Sales Starting At $100,000
The two-door electric supercar starts at 680,000 yuan (about $100,300) in China, significantly lower than its starting price of 142,900 pounds (about $191,400) in the UK, where it made its global debut earlier this month.

BYD’s Denza Z Electric Supercar Debuts in Europe With Up to 1,582 HP
The high-performance EV marks the first Chinese electric supercar to debut in the European market and will be offered in three variants, with UK pre-orders opening in October ahead of deliveries expected by the end of the year.

BYD Launches Seal 08 With Standard Flash Charging on Every BEV and PHEV Model
Starting at 196,900 yuan (about $29,030), the new flagship sedan also debuts BYD’s second-generation Blade Battery and targets the growing premium EV market.

BYD Reclaims Global BEV Sales Lead as Tesla Delivers Strongest Q2 on Record
While Tesla posted a stronger year-over-year growth rate and significantly outperformed Wall Street expectations, BYD finished the quarter with nearly 77,000 more BEV sales.

Second Worker Dies at BYD’s Hungary EV Factory Construction Site
The latest fatality occurred on June 18, just months after another worker died in February, while investigations and labor inspections continue ahead of the factory’s planned production launch later this year.

BYD’s New Flagship SUV Draws 150,000 Orders Before Deliveries Begin
Starting at 239,900 yuan ($35,500) and offering up to 950 kilometers (590 miles) of range, the new flagship model enters one of China’s most competitive EV segments with more than 150,000 pre-orders already secured ahead of deliveries.

BYD Da Han Filing Shows 764 HP AWD Version and Flash-Charging Battery
The filing also showed battery-electric and plug-in hybrid variants, with the most powerful version capable of reaching a top speed of 270 km/h.

BYD Offers to Pay Damages During Proper Use of Driver-Assist System
The program applies to eligible vehicles in China and is designed to encourage more drivers to adopt and trust advanced driver-assistance features.

BYD Brings Denza to Europe to Challenge BMW and Mercedes
The rollout will be led by two flagship models: the all-electric Denza Z9GT and the D9 luxury people mover, both of which are expected to target buyers traditionally drawn to European premium brands.

BYD Launches DOLPHIN G DM-i for Europe’s B-Segment
The DOLPHIN G DM-i is expected to officially launch across European markets in June, with first customer deliveries scheduled for later this year.

BYD Launches Two New Hybrid SUVs With LiDAR This Week
The launches come amid intensifying competition in China’s EV and plug-in hybrid market, where automakers are increasingly racing to integrate advanced driver assistance features and AI-powered software into mainstream vehicles.

Nissan Chairman Expects Chinese Automakers to Reach U.S. in About Five Years
He also warned that Chinese brands are rapidly expanding elsewhere in the Americas, putting pressure on established automakers to reduce costs and prepare for increased competition.

US Senate Delays Vote on Bill That Would Permanently Ban Chinese Vehicles
Senators Bernie Moreno and Elissa Slotkin had planned to seek unanimous consent on September 24, but Republican Sen. Rand Paul raised concerns about the bill. The sponsors now plan to continue discussions with Paul before trying again next week.

Canada’s New Chinese EV Quota Has Yet to Bring a Flood of Imports
The figure provides an early indication of how slowly Chinese EV brands are entering the Canadian market despite the country’s decision to sharply reduce tariffs on qualifying vehicles made in China.

Toyota Refreshes bZ5 With New Driver Assistance Tech in China
The refreshed bZ5 is offered in six variants, with official prices unchanged at between 129,800 yuan ($19,140) and 199,800 yuan. For a limited time, however, buyers can purchase the vehicle for between 109,800 yuan and 179,800 yuan after a combination of cash incentives and trade-in subsidies.

Dongfeng Prepares Canadian EV Launch With First Models Targeting 2027 Debut
The company expects to launch its first two EV models as early as next year.

Volvo Opens European Factories to Geely, Zeekr, and Lynk & Co
The proposal comes as Chinese carmakers accelerate efforts to secure manufacturing capacity in Europe amid growing trade barriers and import tariffs.