Etiqueta: Volkswagen
German electric car factories shut down as Chinese electric cars take...
Volkswagen is stopping production at two German electric car factories due to concerns about declining demand. Meanwhile, Chinese rival BYD is celebrating record sales in Europe. This raises the question of whether VW's problem is a result of outdated technology and poor value for money.
Nissan switches from Renault’s CO2 pool to BYD
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 Warns: Accelerate EV Development to Match China’s BYD
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.
Sunday China Drive | BYD Sealion 06: replaces outgoing Sealion 6...
Test drive: BYD Sealion 06 replaces Sealion 6 with an 800V platform, DiSus-C suspension, and upgraded tech across EV and PHEV variants.
BYD issues record recall impacting over 115,000 EVs and plug-in hybrid...
The Chinese EV giant has issued two separate recalls following an investigation in its home market. With over 115,000 electric...
BYD favours Spain for possible third European assembly plant
China-based automaker BYD is considering Spain as its leading candidate for a third car factory in Europe.
BYD could build a third European plant in Spain
China’s top EV manufacturer BYD is considering Spain as the preferred site for its third European production facility, according to sources familiar with the
Spain frontrunner for BYD’s 3rd European plant after Hungary, Türkiye
China's top automaker BYD is considering Spain as the leading candidate for its third European car plant, a report said on Tuesday, as the company...
Spain emerges as frontrunner for BYD’s third European plant
The new assembly plant would join BYD’s planned factories in Hungary and Türkiye, strengthening its foothold in Europe and supporting Spain...
Exclusive-Spain the frontrunner for Chinese carmaker BYD’s third European plant, sources...
A BYD assembly plant, joining two other planned factories in Hungary and Turkey, would be a significant boost for the carmaker that competes with Tesla, and would also bolster Spain's aim of becoming a major hub for electric vehicle production. One of the sources said Spain is favoured by BYD because of its relatively low manufacturing costs and clean energy network. While it is known that BYD has been looking for a third plant to serve the European market, Spain's emergence as a frontrunner has been previously unreported.
