Etiqueta: VW
BYD’s Yangwang U9 breaks Nordschleife record for electric production cars
The BYD Yangwang U9 Extreme has been considered the world's fastest production car since September. Now it has also smashed the record for the fastest
Sensible new BYD Seal 6 estate should worry VW and Skoda
Build Your Dreams (BYD) has set itself the ambitious target of selling 50,000 cars alone in Germany next year and since their current offerings are unlikely to achieve that, they have come up with a new estate car tailored to European tastes. BYD is the world's biggest EV brand but the Seal 6 DM-i Touring shows that the Chinese manufacturer has not given up on the internal combustion engine either.
BYD’s EVs race ahead – but more established brands can catch up
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 –
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 This raises the question of whether VW's problem is a result of outdated technology and poor value for money.
BYD Seems To Be Ramping Up Activity In South Africa
BYD has now launched a selection of vehicles in South Africa that could really help catalyze adoption. These include the Seagull, known in South Africa as the Dolphin Surf, and the BYD Shark 06 PHEV pickup.
EVs Take 35.5% Share Of The UK – BYD Atto 2...
September saw plugin EVs take 35.5% share of the UK auto market, up from 29.4% year-on-year. BEVs grew in volume by 29% YoY, PHEVs grew 56%.
Car Trouble: ICTS Rule Rewires Global Auto Supply Chains
The US is forging ahead with new measures to bar Chinese-made vehicles as well as certain software and hardware from the US market. Global automakers and their suppliers will now have to restructure their…
10 Best-Selling Utes in Australia: Where Does the Kia Tasman Land?
The BYD Shark 6 is only the first in a long line of Chinese-made utes that are cut-price, tech-filled, practical, and capable.
BYD Shark 6 Is Faster Than A Ranger Raptor But That...
The BYD Shark 6 promises to shake up the pickup truck hierarchy with great tech and an excellent powertrain
BYD Shoots Up To 10% Of EV Sales In Spain
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]
