Automundo China

BYD warns of a significant shake-out in the Chinese car market as aggressive discounting faces scrutiny from the government, potentially leading to an exit of around 100 manufacturers. With only a fraction expected to survive by 2030, BYD eyes international expansion amidst intensifying local competition.

German car manufacturers seem to getting their act together for one of Europe's biggest automotive industry events, even as more automakers from China than ever before are showing new metal in Munich's IAA mobility event (September 9-14). With a raft of new cars on their home turf, the Germans aim to show competitors from China and Asia that they can haul in new customers to their dealerships.

The Model Y saw year-on-year declines in China retail sales for six out of the first eight months, ahead of the deliveries of the six-seat Model Y L that began earlier this month.

Tianjin University has developed a high-energy lithium-metal battery that could quadruple electric vehicle range.

Weekly insurance registration data showed on Tuesday that Tesla sold 14,300 vehicles in China between September 1 and 7 — its best sales week since the beginning of the third quarter.

BYD has launched a Certified Pre-Owned scheme "designed to make buying a used car as easy and reassuring as buying a new one".

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) giant BYD will produce all electric vehicles sold in Europe locally within three years, Executive Vice President Stella Li

Tesla saw a 41.3% increase in new registrations in China in the first week of September, providing a boost amid sales struggles.

BYD (BYDDF) predicts a significant clearout in the Chinese car brand market as Beijing intensifies its crackdown on aggressive discounting practices.