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While other major Chinese electric vehicle makers, including Li Auto and Nio, also reported a drop in July deliveries.

The Model Y-fighting iX3 will be the first of 40 new or updated models hitting the market by 2027. “This will be the benchmark of the industry,” BMW’s CEO says.

CATL and BYD's combined EV battery installations in the first half of 2025 stood at 280.8 GWh, accounting for 55.7 percent of the global total.

Below are the top DIGITIMES Asia stories from July 28 to Aug 3, 2025. The top three topics include Tesla striking a US$16.5 billion chip deal with Samsung amid 2nm rumors. Former Intel China head Ian Yang joined AMD, surprising the industry. Meanwhile, China quietly gains ground in mature chip processes with startups like Pengsun.

BYD's Production Slowdown and Sales Volatility: A Strategic Inflection Point for Investors?

Following BYD’s bold entry into the Korean market, a cadre of Chinese EV brands like Zeekr, Changan and even Xpeng are now eyeing Korea as their next destination — even if it means absorbing losses to gain a foothold.

China loves ambition and BYD’s YangWang U8L has it in spades with size, strength and tech. This extended version of the YangWang U8 stretches the boundaries of what an electric SUV can be, combining massive power with a tech heavy interior and capabilities that are almost otherworldly. At around $181,000 it’s a premium product in China but it’s cheaper than Western luxury giants like the Bentley Bentayga or Rolls-Royce Cullinan. At 14.6 inches longer than the standard model and 7.8 inches longer in wheelbase, the U8L dominates the road with its sheer scale. This isn’t just extra legroom, it’s about