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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Fang Cheng Bao launches Titanium 7 plug-in hybrid electric SUV On September 9, Fang Cheng Bao, a BYD sub-brand, launched the Titanium 7 plug-in hybrid electric SUV. The model is available in two FWD and two 4WD variants, with prices ranging from CNY 179,800 to CNY 219,800. The Titanium 7 presents a wide, tough appearance and offers seven exterior and three interior color options. It measures 4,999mm long, 1,995mm wide, and 1,865mm high, with a wh...

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ubstrates, dedicated assembly lines, and an in-house testing lab. Strategically located to support electrification projects in Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia, the plant will supply interiors for new electric and hybrid models. Antolin is already working with major customers such as Ford, VinFast, BYD, and Changan and aims to drive the region’s shift toward electric and connected vehicles. (From Antolin press release on September 10, 2025)...

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ircross, Suzuki eVITARA, and Toyota Urban Cruiser received four-star ratings. The eVITARA and Urban Cruiser lost 1 point for driver chest protection and had marginal protection for the rear passenger’s head. Chinese models including the AION V SUV, EXLANTIX ES family saloon, IM IM6 crossover, and BYD DOLPHIN SURF family hatchback achieved five-star ratings. The Lynk & Co 08 electric SUV and Volkswagen ID.Buzz also received five-star ratings, de...

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up 21% y/y and accounting for 26% (up 5 percentage points y/y) of the total BEV volume. There were 21 manufacturers with a New Energy passenger car wholesale volume exceeding 10,000 units in August, up 2 y/y and accounting for 93.5% (92.1% last month) of the total volume. These manufacturers were: BYD (371,501 units), Geely (147,347 units), Tesla China (83,192 units), Changan Auto (78,953 units), Chery (58,233 units), Leapmotor (57,066 units), S...

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BYD reports 74% sales growth in August 2025 in Brazil On September 3, BYD Brazil announced record-breaking sales results, confirming its rapid expansion in the country’s automotive market. Between August 2024 and August 2025, the company registered 105,330 new vehicles, marking a 74% year-on-year increase, and securing its position as the fastest-growing brand among market leaders. In August 2025, BYD reached a new monthly peak with 9,815 units...

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present its Terra pickup truck concept. Skoda will showcase its Epiq urban SUV showcar. SEAT will showcase its Cupra Raval electric hatchback  and Tindaya showcar. Among other European manufacturers, Renault will unveil the sixth generation of the Clio subcompact car. Among Chinese manufacturers, BYD will present the SEAL 6 DM-i, its latest model powered by Dual Mode plug-in hybrid technology. The BYD SEAL 6 DM-i will be presented in both its s...

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IAA Mobility 2025: BYD to produce Dolphin Surf in upcoming production facility in Hungary On September 8, BYD announced that the Dolphin Surf hatchback will be the first model to be manufactured in BYD’s upcoming production facility in Hungary. The factory in Szeged remains on track to be ready to start making cars by the end of 2025. BYD also announced the public debut of its second Super Hybrid model, the Seal 6 DM-i Touring. The Dolphin Surf...

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en moving northward. Mexico has already discussed the concept of a “North America Fortress” to strengthen regional manufacturing and curb Chinese imports. Despite existing 20% tariffs on Chinese vehicles, Mexico has become the top global destination for them, surpassing Russia, with brands like BYD, SAIC’s MG, and Chery gaining market share thanks to lower prices and extended warranties. While some Chinese automakers like JAC already assemb...

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BYD Thailand drops Shark 6 PHEV pickup, plans new locally built model for 2026 Reported on September 4, 2025, BYD Auto Thailand revealed that it will not move forward with local production of the Shark 6 plug-in hybrid pickup, citing challenges in meeting Thailand’s local content requirements. Instead, the company plans to introduce a new model tailored for domestic manufacturing at its Rayong facility in 2026. At the Bangkok International Moto...

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