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China EV battery installations in Jan: CATL share at 47.08%, BYD...

CATL's share grew by 1.6 percentage points in January from December, while BYD saw its share drop by 0.29 percentage points due to lower NEV sales.
China Jan NEV sales fall to 944,000 while exports hit record...

China's January NEV exports totaled 150,000 units, marking the second consecutive month of record highs, boosted by higher BEV exports.
2025 BYD Sealion 7: Our observations after a day of driving

Driving the BYD Sealion 7 PerformanceUnder the bonnet is a 58-litre frunk without a cover:The Sealion 7 uses BYD's e-Platform 3.0 which is shared with the Seal sedan. As it is an EV-specific platform, ...
Tesla Rival Sets 2027 Target For The Mass Production Of Solid-State...

BYD has outlined plans to commence "demonstration use" of all-solid-state batteries by 2027, with a broader adoption anticipated post-2030.
The Decline of German Car Manufacturing: A Crisis Unfolding

German automotive industry faces declining production and sales, with major companies like Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz impacted. China, once a key market, poses challenges with significant demand decrease, affecting market shares and intensifying competition for these carmakers. Volkswagen’s market share in China drops from 24.3% four years ago to 14.6% in 2024. Electric vehicle adoption is slow; BMW increases sales by 14%, while Volkswagen and Mercedes see declines. BMW targets a 50% electric vehicle portfolio by 2030, highlighting the ongoing transition to greener technologies. The industry must adapt to shifting consumer preferences and technological advancements to remain competitive globally. German
BYD Buys Two Lithium Land Plots in Brazil, Documents Show

BYD purchased mineral rights for two lithium-rich land plots in Brazil in 2023 through its subsidiary, Exploracao Mineral do Brasil, Reuters reported Feb. 14, citing public records.
The land plots...
Why Porsche Is No Longer a ‘Premium’ Sports Car in China

Chinese drivers are buying affordable electric vehicles loaded with new technology, a trend that is redefining high-end vehicles and hurting German automakers.
BYD unveils smart driving system ‘God’s Eye’ with low-cost goals; rivals...

Chinese electric vehicle leader BYD recently launched its smart driving system, God's Eye, aiming to offer advanced driver-assistance features at a low cost, making smart driving more accessible to everyday consumers. However, competitors seem to be rather unimpressed.
BYD Sealion 7 first-drive review: Smooth operator or performance beast? Or...

The BYD Sealion 7. A flagship premium SUV that aims to be the performance benchmark. But can it? Lets find out.
Best-selling sedans, SUVs, and MPVs in China, January 2025
The biggest winner was Geely with its Xingyuan EV and Xingyue L topped the sedan/hatchback and SUV markets in China.
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