Automundo China
BYD Denza launches 2025 D9 MPV in update of its most...
The 2025 D9 starts at the same RMB 339,800 ($46,560) price as the 2024 model launched in March, but with upgraded features.
BYD fires subcontractor building Brazil EV factory after forced labour claims
Brazilian officials say conditions were ‘extremely degrading’ at construction site for Chinese carmaker
Workers building BYD factory are victims of trafficking, Brazil says
More than 160 Chinese nationals working to build a factory for Chinese EV giant BYD are victims of human trafficking, according to Brazilian labour authorities.
Brazil says workers at China’s BYD site are victims of human...
RIO DE JANEIRO/SHANGHAI (Reuters) -Chinese workers at a construction site in Brazil for a factory owned by China's electric vehicle producer BYD are victims of human trafficking, Brazilian labor authorities said on Thursday in a growing controversy in BYD's biggest overseas market. BYD and contractor Jinjiang Group have agreed to assist and house the 163 workers in hotels until a deal to end their contracts is reached, Brazil's Labor Prosecutor's Office said in a statement issued after meeting representatives from both firms. BYD and Jinjiang did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
China’s BYD offers year-end discounts of up to 11.5% By Reuters
China's BYD offers year-end discounts of up to 11.5%
China’s BYD offers year-end discounts of up to 11.5%
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is offering discounts until Jan. 26 on two of its hybrid and EV models, according to its website. Both Song Pro DM-i and Qin Plus EV are now priced from 99,800 yuan ($13,673), down 11.5% and 9.1% respectively from their previous sticker prices. ($1 = 7.2990 Chinese yuan)
Brazil says workers at BYD construction site victims of human trafficking
Chinese workers at a BYD factory construction site in Brazil's Bahia state are victims of human trafficking, Brazilian labor authorities said Thursday.
Brazil says ‘enslaved’ Chinese workers at BYD site victims of human...
BYD and its contractor Jinjiang have agreed to house the 163 labourers in hotels until a deal to end their contracts is reached.
China EV makers united: Xiaomi expands charging network access
Xiaomi founder, chairman, and CEO Jun Lei announced on December 25, 2024, that the company's automotive division has partnered with Nio, XPeng, and Li Auto to integrate their charging networks. The collaboration will add over 10,000 charging stations to Xiaomi's charging map.
Trump-Musk rift looms over China
Elon Musk's historically amicable approach towards China, including his praises of "China speed" during Tesla's factory establishment, and his marveling at Shanghai's administrative efficiency and infrastructure development, may face new challenges. With Trump set to take office again in January 2025, the potential policy differences regarding China between these two influential figures remain a critical question.
