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- Founded1995
- HeadquartersShenzhen, China
About the brand
BYD Company Limited was founded in 1995 in Shenzhen, China (started in rechargeable batteries; cars from 2003). The brand is a major global EV and plug-in hybrid maker; Blade Battery is its LFP cell design. Ocean, Dynasty, and Denza cover volume and premium lines in various markets.
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World’s Biggest Car Carrier Left Shanghai With Enough Teslas To Stretch 22 Miles
A Chinese car carrier, the Glovis Nova, has set a national record for electric vehicles shipped in one voyage, carrying 7,738 Teslas from Shanghai to Zeebrugge in Belgium. The ship, which can carry up to 10,800 vehicles at once, is…
GM Predicts New Car Prices Will Rise This Year—AI Chip Demand Is the Culprit
General Motors (GM) now expects average new car prices in North America to climb 0.3% this year instead of staying flat or dropping 0.3%, citing a surge in artificial intelligence-driven demand for DRAM memory chips as a key factor. The…
Ford Ranks Sixth Globally in Q1 2026 Market Share, Geely Close BehindFord Ranks Sixth Globally in Q1 2026 Market Share, Geely Close Behind
Ford has maintained its status as a top global automaker despite recent challenges, particularly in China where competition has intensified. According to automotive analyst Felipe Munoz, Ford secured the sixth position in global market share for Q1 2026, capturing 4.42%…
China’s Denza Z Supercar Puts Out 1,582 HP, Hits 62 mph in 1.96 Seconds
China’s BYD has just unveiled the Denza Z, an electric supercar that smashes into the segment with up to 1,971 horsepower, a tri-motor all-wheel-drive powertrain, and acceleration that obliterates the 0–62 mph barrier in as little as 1.7 seconds. The…
Volkswagen faces defining test as CEO pushes for radical cost cutsVolkswagen faces defining test as CEO pushes for radical cost cuts
Volkswagen CEO Oliver Blume is pushing for a sweeping restructuring plan that could eliminate up to 100,000 jobs and shutter four German plants, according to sources familiar with the proposal. The plan, set to be presented to Volkswagen’s supervisory board…
BYD Set to Reclaim Global EV Sales Crown from TeslaBYD Set to Reclaim Global EV Sales Crown from Tesla
The Chinese EV giant BYD is poised to retake the title of the world’s top seller of fully electric vehicles from Tesla Inc. after shipping 557,090 battery-electric models in the second quarter of 2026, according to figures released Wednesday. While…
For Chinese Brands, Expanding From Canada To The US Would Be “Like Flipping A Switch”
Chinese automakers are rapidly expanding their dealer networks across Canada, with experts saying that entering the US market later could be surprisingly straightforward for these brands. Canada is providing a near-perfect dress rehearsal for a US entry, with similar consumer…
VW Plans to Slash 100,000 Jobs and Close Four German PlantsVW Plans to Slash 100,000 Jobs and Close Four German Plants
Volkswagen AG is preparing a sweeping restructuring plan under CEO Oliver Blume that could eliminate up to 100,000 jobs and shutter four German factories as part of a bid to slash €11 billion in overhead costs by 2030. The proposal,…
Bain Capital nears $8.4B deal for 51% stake in Volkswagen’s heavy-diesel unit EverllenceBain Capital nears $8.4B deal for 51% stake in Volkswagen’s heavy-diesel unit Everllence
Private equity giant Bain Capital is set to acquire a controlling 51% stake in Volkswagen’s heavy-diesel engine unit Everllence for approximately $8.4 billion, with Volkswagen retaining a 49% holding, according to a company statement confirmed by Bloomberg. The deal is…
Chinese EV Companies Open To Canadian Joint Ventures: ReportChinese EV Companies Open To Canadian Joint Ventures: Report
Chinese automakers have been expanding their global market share in recent years due to their competitive pricing and advanced tech features. However, some countries, including the US, have imposed legal barriers to prevent them from entering certain markets. As a…