I confirmed that service and support for Volkswagen vehicles will remain available at its local centers. No official reason was given, but industry sources point to weak sales and a shift in consumer demand toward hybrid and electric vehicles. Within Ayala’s automotive portfolio, Chinese EV brand BYD has emerged as the fastest-growing segment. The 13-year partnership, which began in October 2012, aimed to leverage Ayala’s local expertise to s...

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BYD Tang DM-i plug-in hybrid SUV launched in Philippines Reported on September 17, 2025, BYD officially launched the Tang DM-i PHEV in the Philippines, a 7-seater SUV that combines performance, efficiency, and advanced technology for families.  Priced at PHP 2,098,000, the Tang DM-i offers sporty design and spacious interiors, powered by BYD’s Super DM-i technology backed by a 1.5-liter turbo high-efficiency engine-generator. As the first turb...

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China paradigm was apparent at IAA Mobility. Indeed, this rivalry was the focus of my article regarding the Paris Motor Show in 2024, with many of the points raised still holding true, albeit with some slight adjustments. Once again, a large contingent of Chinese OEMs were present, including Aito, BYD Auto (BYD and Denza), Changan (Avatr and Deepal), Chery (Jaecoo and Omoda), Dongfeng (Forthing), FAW (Hongqi), GAC Group (GAC and Aion), Leapmotor...

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BYD luxury brand Denza to be launched in October in Brazil On September 18, it was reported that Denza, BYD’s luxury brand, has officially entered the Brazilian market. Created in 2010 as a joint venture between BYD and Mercedes-Benz, Denza will operate independently from BYD in Brazil under the newly established company Denza Brazil, with plans for an exclusive dealership network. The brand’s launch is planned for October. The brand’s init...

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BYD Camaçari complex receives REC certification in Brazil On September 17, it was reported that BYD’s industrial complex in Camaçari, Bahia, has obtained the International REC Standard (I-REC) certification from Instituto Totum. This certification confirms that all the electricity consumed at the plant comes from wind power. Although the plant has not yet started commercial-scale vehicle production, the certification highlights the company’...

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Eskom and BYD partner for charging infrastructure in South Africa On September 16, Eskom signed a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) with BYD Auto South Africa to support the launch of the BYD Dolphin Surf. Eskom is South Africa's primary electricity supplier. Eskom and BYD will explore the potential expansion of public charging infrastructure in key locations nationwide. They will also explore opportunities for local skills development, SMME partic...

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JPJ shows Malaysia’s most registered EVs by model in Jan–Aug 2025, Chinese brands make up majority Reported on September 12, 2025, the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) has released data on the top 20 electric vehicle (EV) models registered in Malaysia during the first eight months of 2025. Leading the top 10 was the Proton e.MAS 7 with 5,455 units registered, followed by the BYD Sealion 7 (2,472 units), BYD Atto 3 (2,363 units), and ...

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BYD launches e-Bus Platform 3.0, C11 electric bus On September 16, BYD announced the recent launch of the e-Bus Platform 3.0, a technology platform for electric buses, and the C11, a new electric bus built on the platform, in Hangzhou. The e-Bus Platform 3.0 features innovations in safety, efficiency, and intelligence, highlighting the world’s first production all-domain 1,000V architecture for buses, a 1,500V silicon carbide power chip, and t...

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Al-Futtaim BYD presents hybrid technologies in Saudi Arabia, plans new models On September 8, Al-Futtaim BYD KSA, the official distributor of BYD, hosted its inaugural Super Hybrid Tech Day in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It highlighted BYD’s Dual Mode Off-road Super Hybrid Platform (DMO) technology. This in-house developed plug-in hybrid system combines the convenience of fuel refilling with the efficiency of electric driving.  The DMO Super ...

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Malaysian JPJ announces top 20 EV registrations by brand in January–August 2025 Reported on September 12, 2025, data from the Malaysian Road Transport Department (JPJ) showed the top 20 EV brands registered in Malaysia between January and August 2025. BYD maintained its lead with 7,389 units, followed by Proton with 5,455 units and Tesla in third with 3,162 units. Other top brands included BMW (1,117), XPeng (842), Denza (787), Zeekr (679), Mer...

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ponents. Also stipulated in the Initiative are key links such as order confirmation, delivery and acceptance, payment and settlement, and contract terms. Subsequently, eight Chinese automakers, namely, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, SAIC Motor, Chery, Seres Group, Li Auto, Changan Auto, GAC Group, and BYD, issued statements in succession to express their willingness to actively implement the Initiative to ensure efficient flow of funds for small and...

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Yangwang Auto launches U8L Dingshi plug-in hybrid electric off-road SUV On September 12, Yangwang Auto, a BYD sub-brand, launched the U8L Dingshi plug-in hybrid electric off-road SUV priced at CNY 1,280,000. The U8L Dingshi measures 5,400mm long, 2,049mm wide, and 1,921mm high, with a wheelbase of 3,250mm. Equipped with the e4 Platform, the DiSus-P+ intelligent hydraulic body control system, a quad-motor intelligent 4WD layout, a 2.0T high-power ...

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BYD presents world's first car with Uzbek-language voice assistant On September 8, BYD presented the updated SONG PLUS DM-i UzPride model, the world's first car with a fully integrated multimedia system and intelligent voice assistant in the Uzbek language. A full-fledged intelligent assistant in the Uzbek language, operating without a connection to the network, has been introduced in an automotive system.  The system was trained on more than 1....

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BYD rejects Stellantis CEO’s claim of lower sales in Germany On September 12, BYD released a statement in response to the remarks made by Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa, who publicly stated that “in Germany Leapmotor sold more than BYD”. BYD stated that for the German market, from January to August 2025, it registered 8,610 units, while Leapmotor registered 3,536 units. In the BEV and PHEV segments over the same period, BYD registered 5,852 ...

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y/y to 18,328 units and a 29.7% market share. Daihatsu was down 28.8% to 9,846 units with a 15.9% market share. Mitsubishi was up 8.4% to 6,781 units with a 11.0% market share. Suzuki was up 12.3% to 5,911 units with a 9.6% market share. Honda was down 42.1% to 4,375 units with a 7.1% market share. BYD 's sales decreased by 12.9% to 2,562 units with 4.1% market share, placing it in sixth place behind Honda. The sales of Wuling decreased by 24.4% ...

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eries for battery electric passenger vehicles was 63.5%, up 36.4% y/y; and YTD capacity proportion of drive batteries for plug-in hybrid passenger vehicles was 18.0%, up 16.9% y/y. The top 10 battery makers in terms of YTD capacity for vehicle equipment were: CATL (178.16GWh, accounting for 42.7%), BYD (95.21GWh, 22.8%), CALB (29.18GWh, 7.0%), Gotion High-tech (21.85GWh, 5.2%), EVE Energy (17.50GWh, 4.2%), Sunwoda (13.76GWh, 3.3%), SVOLT Energy (...

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to poor labor standards and a lack of environmental protections. The federal surtax enacted on China-made EVs in October 2024 kept Canada aligned with the U.S., and stopped shipments of China-made EVs and hybrids into Canada almost immediately, affecting Tesla, Polestar, Ford and Volvo, and ending BYD’s plans to expand into Canada. The Chinese government opened an anti-discrimination investigation at the same time and placed 100% tariffs on Ca...

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BYD, Shenzhen Port Group to deepen strategic cooperation On September 2, Shenzhen Port Group signed a strategic cooperation agreement with BYD. Under the agreement, the two companies will continue to deepen cooperation in areas such as export of automobiles by ro-ro ships, construction of KD parts export preparation centers, international container logistics transportation of finished vehicles and KD parts, the automotive supply chain and automob...

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ehicles, energy-saving heavy-duty commercial vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric passenger vehicles, battery electric commercial vehicles, plug-in hybrid electric commercial vehicles, and fuel cell electric commercial vehicles of automakers such as Changan Auto, FAW Group, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, BYD, and Seres Auto. From an MIIT press release...

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China releases 398th list of “Announcement on On-road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, Products” On September 8, China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) released the 398th list of the “Announcement on On-road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Products”. A number of products of independent automobile brands such as FAW Group, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, BYD, and Geely, as well as joint-venture automobile brands such as B...

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