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China's EV maker takes a slight lead in the EU market

Support CleanTechnica's work through a Substack subscription or on Stripe. BYD is clearly leading the electric vehicle market globally, but that’s mostly due to its dominance in China. Outside of China, it has been leading the EV way into numerous neglected, developing markets — in Asia, Africa, and South America. ... [continued]

New U.S. regulations, responding to U.S. national security concerns, are set to take effect in mid-January and will prohibit imports of Chinese- and Russian-made “connected” software and hardware used in manufacturing vehicles. If combined with Trump’s proposed 10%–20% tariffs on imported vehicles and auto parts, these regulations could adversely impact Mexico’s economy, reduce the global competitiveness of North America’s automotive sector, and disrupt U.S. trade agreements.

Berkshire Hathaway’s sale of its entire stake ends an investment in the Chinese carmaker that has yielded more than 20-fold over 17 years

BHPian zandot recently shared this with other enthusiasts:Switching from the 2024 Seal to the 2025 model has been an interesting mix of improvements and quirks. For those outside China, the �25 Seal feels ...

IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich showcased VWAGY, BMW, MBGYY, BYDDY and XPEV, highlighting the latest EVs, AI tech, and charging innovations.

China dominated the Munich Auto Show, but the locals could take some comfort from the debuts of BMW’s next-generation Neue Klasse technology, and a new Mercedes.

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.

BYD’s Fang Cheng Bao brand recently released the Ti7, a premium SUV with an evolved PHEV platform. While some have been reluctant to embrace PHEVs, the quality and value in this segment makes traditional ICE models hard to justify.

At Europe's biggest motor show in years, locals defend against China's surge of bold designs and even bolder strategies