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BYD’s sub-brand Yangwang has claimed a new world speed record for electric vehicles, reaching 472.41 kph at the ATP Automotive Testing track in Papenburg,

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The US automaker did not reveal whether it has similar plans for the rest of its China-made vehicles, including the Model 3 sedans and the Model Y crossovers.

The dip equates to almost 7% of the total workforce in the German auto sector. Faltering exports to China and the US play a role, as new tariffs raise barriers to entry in both these core markets.

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Papenburg, Germany -- YANGWANG, BYD’s high-end sub-brand, has set a new global electric vehicle (EV) top-speed record of 472.41 km/h at the ATP Automotive Testing Papenburg test track in Germany. The feat was achieved with YANGWANG’s latest U9 Track Edition supercar on 8 August 2025, making it the world’s fastest EV.

Tesla stock flirted with a buy point during Monday's stock market but retreated slightly early Tuesday.

Tesla stock flirted with a buy point during Monday's stock market but retreated slightly early Tuesday.