Etiqueta: Industry

Europe's car industry faces an acute demand shock from Chinese overcapacity & US tariffs. Instead of bailouts & regulatory rollbacks, member-states should co-ordinate buy-European EV subsidies & revive internal demand.

Nurburgring EV record smashed by BYD's Yangwang U9 supercar, beating the Xiaomi SU7 Ultra's previous record

BYD announces 'super hybrid' model for Europe.

Carmakers say disruption to chip supplies could affect production amid calls for diplomatic solution to dispute

Sales of China’s giant BYD have surged year over year across Europe in September, with the company nearing sales figures of rival MG and US brand Tesla in the continent.

Electric cars made by the Chinese car firm BYD are now a familiar sight on British roads. In September 2025, the company sold 11,271 vehicles in the UK –

Chinese electric-vehicle (EV) manufacturer BYD and Japanese retail group Aeon plan to form a sales partnership before the end of the year.

Nissan Europe is forming a CO2 pool with BYD in order to achieve its 2025 fleet targets and avoid EU penalties. Until now, the Japanese manufacturer had been

GM President Mark Reuss warns Western automakers must accelerate EV development to match Chinese rivals like BYD, who rapidly innovate and compress timelines. Echoed by Ford and Rivian CEOs, this highlights China's agility in design and production. GM is responding with updated models, urging a cultural shift to stay competitive in electrification.