Automundo China
BYD Sales Slide in January Amid Rising EV Competition
China’s largest automaker, BYD Company Limited BYDDY, started 2026 on a weak note, reporting a significant drop in January sales. The company sold 210,051 new-energy vehicles (NEVs), including battery-electric and plug-in hybrids, in the first month of 2026, marking a decline of more than 30.1% fro…
China to Ban Hidden Door Handles on Cars Starting in 2027
Vehicles including Tesla’s Model Y and Model 3, BMW’s iX3, and other models by many Chinese brands feature retractable car door handles that could be subject to the new rules.
Tesla-inspired door handles prohibited under China’s new safety standard
The rule effectively ends a design trend pioneered by Tesla and widely adopted across China’s electric vehicle market.
BYD announces Linghui as fourth sub-brand, targeting mobility service market
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Tesla’s global fleet surpasses 9 million vehicles worldwide
The update was posted by Tesla China, which competes in the world’s most competitive electric vehicle market.
China to ban hidden door handles on cars starting 2027
China has moved to ban hidden door handles on cars, commonly seen on Tesla vehicles, starting next year.
China to ban hidden door handles on cars starting 2027
China has moved to ban hidden door handles on cars, commonly seen on Tesla vehicles, starting next year.
China bans hidden door handles in major blow to Elon Musk’s...
Regulation follows series of accidents where rescue workers struggled to open vehicles
BYD’s global sales plunge 30% in January
Company’s share price drops 18% on news of unexpectedly sharp decline.
