Automundo China

These are the most-read DIGITIMES Asia stories in the week of November 17 to November 23, 2025.

The 2.0T flat-four in the Yangwang U7 is revealed in BYD’s teardown video, showing its layout for the e⁴ PHEV platform.

Honda has revealed a targa-style coupe version of its current Civic in China bearing the Integra name, but it's unlikely to reach production.

Pakistan stands to benefit from joint ventures in EV components, solar equipment & AI skill development

GUANGZHOU: Car enthusiasts browsing Japanese brands at one of China's biggest annual auto shows are shrugging off diplomatic tensions between the two countries, saying quality and value for money still trump politics when choosing a vehicle.

The ongoing 23rd 2025 Guangzhou International Automobile Exhibition, taking place from November 21 to 30, offers a useful vantage point on how global carmakers are adjusting their strategies in an evolving Chinese electric vehicle (EV) market.

Wells Fargo started coverage on Boyd Gaming (BYD) this week, highlighting the company’s strong asset retention and recent strategic moves. The initiation brought investor focus back to Boyd Gaming’s capital decisions and potential for long-term, development-driven growth. See our latest analysis for Boyd Gaming. On the heels of analyst coverage and recent asset sales, Boyd Gaming has seen fresh momentum with a year-to-date share price return of 12.38% and a one-year total shareholder return...

China’s ties with Japan have deteriorated markedly after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said any Chinese attack on Taiwan threatening Japan’s survival could trigger a military response from Tokyo.

Tesla and its suppliers have begun replacing China-made components and plan to complete the switch to non-China parts within the next year or two.

The 2026 BYD Sealion 5 plug-in hybrid electric is bigger than a Toyota RAV4, and expected to be significantly more affordable.