Etiqueta: Weekly

While much of the news this week has been discouraging, recent reports about BYD’s OTA updates have provided something positive to think about. In particular, the OTA updates have focused on BYD’s DM-i 5.0 (5th generation PHEV platform), which started rolling out across models in China last year. Consumers in China are getting more battery-only range and better fuel economy once the battery is depleted than when they bought their vehicles. While some news has been worse than expected, it is good to see something ending up better than expected. That is not only better for consumers, but also better for the CO2 emissions and the environment.

The BYD’s Denza B5 body-on-frame plug-in hybrid SUV scored five stars in the ANCAP crash and safety evaluation test.

The Dolphin G rollout reportedly follows a Europe-first strategy similar to the Atto 2 DM-i PHEV.

In the US, the Ford F150 has been the best-selling truck for 48 consecutive years and the best-selling vehicle overall for the past 43 years. Americans love their trucks. Much of that love has little to do with actually carrying cargo in the bed. However, with ongoing construction on my street, I am reminded that some truck users prioritize function. Looking through materials for BYD’s new T4, it raised a question: What if you actually needed a truck to carry stuff? Overall, the BYD T4 has a GVWR of 3.495 metric tons or 7705 lbs., which would technically make it a Class 2 Truck in the US. Being Class 2 would make certification easier, as the regulations are different than for passenger vehicles (even though many Class 2 trucks, like the F250, are used as passenger vehicles). Payload comes in at 1545 kg for the flatbed (3406 lbs.), which is roughly 50% more in comparison to the most capable F150 and twice as much as the most popular model. The bed of the T4 is over 13 feet long overall and over 12.6 feet long inside with the sides folded up. That bed is also over 50% longer than the 8’ bed F150 and over twice as long as the most popular version, while the T4 is shorter overall. And, because it is a flatbed, the bed width is not restricted by wheel wells, making the bed floor ~50%. At over 6’ wide, wider than the most popular F150 truck bed is long. A 15 cubic meter cargo box is also available, which is in line with the largest Jumbo/Extended Frame high-roof version of the Transit van, but in a much smaller footprint.

Stingray — the Canadian company that last month bought TuneIn — is debuting its new automaker-focused audio platform starting with BYD Audio by Stingray. Drivers will get curated music, 4

MONTREAL, Dec. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Stingray (TSX: RAY. A; RAY.B), an industry leader in music and video content distribution, business services, and advertising solutions, today announced the launch of a co-branded music, podcast and radio solution for automakers worldwide. The service will debut as BYD Audio by Stingray in a unique partnership with BYD, a world-leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles. This launch is one of several automotive OEM deals underway and further strengthe

FCB’s November performance reached 37,405 units, driven by Ti7, marking top monthly growth in China’s new energy SUV market.

Dongfeng’s Mach 1.5T hybrid engine reaches 48.09% thermal efficiency, first in Chinese hybrid market.

Recent regulatory filings with China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology reveal that BYD will use its new TZ200XYAT 240 kW (322 hp) motor in a wide range of mainstream vehicles. While we do not have too many details yet, this motor is being used for RWD 800 V architecture vehicles, signifying an architecture upgrade for some models and a shift in primary drive axle for others. As the vehicles are also losing weight while adding power, some on Chinese social media predict that this motor will be a scaled down version of the surprisingly compact, high-speed motor in the Han L. If that is the case, performance will depend largely on gearing and tuning.

Sales of plug in vehicles remain steady at about 15% (PHEVs and BEVs) for November in the Australian Market.