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BYD outsold Ford, and now it thinks it can catch Toyota as the world’s No. 1 automaker
BYD is already the world’s largest EV maker, but the company’s CEO is confident it will become the world’s leading global automaker within the next five years. more…
BYD threatens to sue Trump administration over Pentagon military list
BYD is threatening to sue the US government after the Pentagon added the world’s largest EV maker to its list of “Chinese military companies” this week. Stella Li, BYD’s executive vice-president, said the company will use every legal “weapon” at its disposal to fight the designation, which she calle
Electric equipment means MASSIVE fuel savings for this operator
This heavy equipment operator put seven, 20-ton battery electric wheel loaders and dozers from Chinese equipment brand XCMG to work for combined 17,370 (!) hours last year, and realized an “astonishing” cost savings. more…
The Men Who Built Honda Tried To Oust Its CEO, He Didn’t Flinch
Critics inside Honda's old guard say the CEO cared more about golf sponsorships than China, but the board sided with him anyway
Geely Emgrand i-HEV set to launch June 16 with world’s highest engine thermal efficiency of 48.41%
Geely Auto announced today that the fifth-generation Emgrand i-HEV hybrid sedan will officially launch on June 16, 2026. The model features the world’s highest engine thermal efficiency at 48.41% and achieved a Guinness World Record with a remarkable fuel consumption of 2.22 L/100km during rea
China’s State Limo Maker Built A G-Class Rival With Three Diff Locks And Way Too Much Power
Hongqi's G919 off-roader pairs body-on-frame hardware with 831 hp, three diff locks, and a 4.5-second 0-62 time
Geely’s Zeekr 8X claims segment crown with 6,103 units sold in May 2026
Zeekr 8X sold 6,103 units in May 2026 after launching on April 17th. The post Geely’s Zeekr 8X claims segment crown with 6,103 units sold in May 2026 appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .
Electric cars occupied 62.9% of the market share in May 2026 in China
Electric cars occupied 62.9% of the retail sales market share in China in May 2025, despite the phasing out of subsidies. The post Electric cars occupied 62.9% of the market share in May 2026 in China appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .
TV giant TCL launches automated “black light” factory to challenge Huawei in the smart cockpit market
TCL has entered China’s smart cockpit market with a detachable Magic Screen, automotive display production, and an 85%-automated manufacturing facility developed with Brilliance. The post TV giant TCL launches automated “black light” factory to challenge Huawei in the smart cockpit market appe
Xiaomi facing 550,000 target pressure as YU7 inventory controversy sparks “Xuntian” EREV push
Xiaomi Auto faces YU7 slowdown claims while preparing Kunlun EREV SUVs, a possible Xuntian sub-brand, and new models to support its 2026 growth targets. The post Xiaomi facing 550,000 target pressure as YU7 inventory controversy sparks “Xuntian” EREV push appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .
BYD Sealion 08 arrives at dealerships across China ahead of expected July launch
BYD Sealion 08 dealership vehicles arrive across China before the expected July 2026 launch. The flagship Ocean Network SUV offers up to 400 km EV range and a 3,030 mm wheelbase. The post BYD Sealion 08 arrives at dealerships across China ahead of expected July launch appeared first on CarNewsChina.
Aito maker Seres launches new Aiva brand to reduce Huawei dependency
Aito maker Seres' new brand Aiva debuts, first production ME7 coming this year. The post Aito maker Seres launches new Aiva brand to reduce Huawei dependency appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .
BYD says Pentagon military-company designation lacks basis as Nio considers legal action
BYD and Nio rejected Pentagon military-company designations after the U.S. expanded its Section 1260H list to 188 Chinese entities, including battery and autonomous-driving firms. The post BYD says Pentagon military-company designation lacks basis as Nio considers legal action appeared first on CarN
A New Bill Would Ban Tourists From Driving A Chinese Car Into America Even For A Day
Just when you thought US-Canada relations couldn't get any worse, two Michigan Democrats want to ban tourists from visiting in Chinese cars
BYD’s 5-minute EV chargers go live overseas, and they may undercut Tesla Superchargers
Ready to go in 5 minutes, BYD’s Flash Charging stations are just as quick as filling up at the gas station. After opening the first stations in Europe and the UK, BYD’s new EV chargers may be even cheaper than Tesla Superchargers. more…
Sodium-ion batteries to reach cost parity with lithium by late 2026, report says
Sodium-ion batteries potentially reaching price parity with lithium by end of 2026. The post Sodium-ion batteries to reach cost parity with lithium by late 2026, report says appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .
Leapmotor D99 to launch on June 25: a flagship MPV with 1000V platform and CATL’s NCM-LFP battery
Leapmotor D99 with CATL's NCM-LFP battery pre-sale set for June 25. The post Leapmotor D99 to launch on June 25: a flagship MPV with 1000V platform and CATL’s NCM-LFP battery appeared first on CarNewsChina.com .
ICE car sales continue to plummet in China, the top 16 cars are now electric
Every one of the top sixteen cars sold in China was an EV in May according to China Passenger Car Association data, as gasoline-powered cars continue their structural decline in the world’s largest auto market. more…
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BYD’s 1,000+ hp drop-top luxury EV spotted undisguised [Images]
BYD is already calling it the world’s first intelligent electric supercar. Packing over 1,000 hp, the Denza Z can sprint from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) in under 2 seconds, and it’s about to go head-to-head with Porsche, Ferrari, and other luxury brands in Europe. more…
Watch a BYD electric sedan do a full tank turn in a hilariously tight space
A viral video racking up hundreds of thousands of views shows a BYD electric sedan performing a tank turn in an impossibly narrow space between barriers. It’s a striking demonstration of what independent electric motors and smart torque vectoring can do in the real world — and a feature that US auto
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BYD is about to launch another flagship luxury EV: Here’s our first look [Images]
BYD released the first images of the Da Han, a new flagship luxury electric sedan equipped with its ultra-fast Flash Charging. more…
China’s EV shift cut pollution enough to prevent 262,000 deaths
China’s rapid switch to electric and other new energy vehicles cut urban air pollution enough to prevent an estimated 262,000 premature deaths, according to a new peer-reviewed study published in Nature Health. It’s some of the strongest real-world evidence yet that electrifying transportation deliv
E-quipment highlight: 25-ton LiuGong 870HE electric wheel loader
Chinese equipment brand LiuGong is putting its 25-ton 870HE electric wheel loader to work at a STRABAG quarry in Slovenia, proving that electric vehicles can get the job done without the sky-high fuel costs associated with fossil fuels. more…
BYD’s ‘world’s first’ 1,000-km range luxury GT is off to a hot start
The new Denza Z9 GT can drive over 1,000 km (621 miles) without stopping, fully recharge in under 10 minutes, and starts at about $40,000 in China. Now, BYD is unleashing it in Europe, the UK, and several other markets. more…
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