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In the latest round of EURO NCAP safety testing, the BYD Dolphin Surf (aka Seagull) scored the maximum 5 star rating (along with the Nio Firefly, Hyundai Ionic 9, smart #5 and MINI Cooper). Although 5-star ratings have become an expectation, they are by no means guaranteed. The BMW 1 Series, Toyota Urban Cruiser, Suzuki e Vitara, MG3 and Citroen C5 Aircross all came up short to score 4 stars. However, when watching the crash test videos of the Dolphin Surf, it is particularly impressive how well it did, considering its size and short crumple zones.

Dealers say awareness is growing ahead of the minicar launch, but barriers remain.

Hong Kong is in talks with several Chinese electric-vehicle makers to establish local EV manufacturing, according to people familiar with the matter, as the financial hub looks to advanced industries to diversify its ailing economy.

Mexico's proposal of a 50% tariff on electric cars imported from China threatens to disrupt the fast-growing electric car market in the country, affecting major players like BYD and Tesla while sparing traditional U.S. manufacturers. The plan seeks Congressional approval amidst concerns over its economic implications.

(Reuters) -Electric car rivals BYD and Tesla are set to be the biggest losers from Mexico’s proposed 50 percent tariff on autos imported from China, triggering a likely blow to the fast-growing electric car market in Mexico while sparing the traditional "Big Three" U.S. car manufacturers. The proposed tariff, announced on Wednesday, targets electric and gasoline cars imported from all countries that Mexico doesn’t have a free trade agreement with, including South Korea, India, Indonesia and Russia. In practice, however, the tariff would mostly impact electric cars manufactured in China and sold in Mexico, industry analysts said.

As the EV industry evolves, BYD, QuantumScape, and EVgo are emerging as key players. Learn why these undervalued EV stocks are poised for growth in 2025 and beyond.

The rivalry between BYD and Stellantis is intensifying with a recent dispute centering on conflicting claims about EV sales performance, market positioning,

I previous wrote about BYD’s sales transition in China, with the new Sealion 06 poised to replace their previous Song Plus model at Ocean dealerships. As anticipated, the Sealion 06 sales took off in its first month to become BYD’s second best-selling model, the best-selling model in the Sealion family, and one of the best-selling vehicles in China overall. However, new reports of an order backlog indicate limited supply.

The Yangwang U8L can accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.5 seconds, has a minimum turning radius of 5.45 m, and supports tank turn, crab walk, and water floatation.