Autoliv launches USD 154 million Vietnam facility at Amata City Ha Long On December 3, 2025, Autoliv officially inaugurated its new factory in Vietnam, located at Amata City Ha Long, Song Khoai Industrial Park. Part of Autoliv Group’s global expansion, this USD 154 million facility spans 9 hectares and will produce airbags and related components for the company’s worldwide network.  Holding around 45% of the global automotive safety market,...

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a price of about JPY 8 million, including bodywork cost. Mr. Tofukuji, who is in charge of the passenger car business, explained that the cumulative sales volume since the start of sales in Japan in 2023 has reached 7,123 units, and unveiled two new models. One is the Sealion 6 DM-i (Chinese name: Song Plus), a plug-in hybrid (PHEVs) mid-size SUV, having its debut in Japan. BYD's unique DM-i (Dual Motor Intelligence) system is described as "a sp...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/31

three Japan premieres) and 5 commercial vehicles (one world premiere and one Japan premiere). In the passenger car lineup, the mini EV “RACCO” made its world debut. Three models were unveiled in Japan for the first time: the plug-in hybrid (PHV) mid-size SUV “Sealion 6 DM-i” (Chinese name: Song Plus), the new electric compact SUV “ATTO 3” (Chinese name: Yuan Plus), and the high-end Yangwang brand’s high-performance EV supercar “U...

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BYD expects to increase market share in Brazil thanks to local production On October 16, BYD announced that with the start of local production of plug-in hybrid and fully electric vehicles at Camaçari complex, Brazil, the company aims to accelerate its sales expansion nationwide. The strategy consists in offering models such as the BYD Dolphin Mini, BYD King, and BYD Song Pro to direct-sale customers, including taxi drivers and people with disab...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/21

BYD debuts world’s first PHEV with biofuel technology in Brazil On October 20, BYD Brazil announced a global milestone with the debut of the world’s first PHEV compatible with biofuel, unveiled in the special edition SONG PRO COP30. The model, developed specifically for Brazil, was presented during the inauguration of BYD’s final-assembly line in Camaçari, Bahia, the company’s largest facility outside Asia and the largest electric vehicl...

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BYD officially starts operations in Argentina On October 9, it was reported that BYD officially launched its operations in Argentina, opening a direct subsidiary in Buenos Aires instead of working through an importer. Although registered as an automaker in the country since 2017, the Chinese company has now begun selling its first three models locally: the Dolphin Mini, Yuan Pro, and Song Pro. The event emphasized BYD’s customs-duty-exempt elec...

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BYD officially inaugurates Camaçari plant in Brazil On October 9, BYD officially inaugurated its new manufacturing plant in Camaçari, Bahia, in Brazil. The plant is producing the Dolphin Mini electric hatchback, the Song Pro hybrid SUV, and the King sedan, with distribution to dealerships starting next week. The facility represents part of the company’s 5.5 billion reais investment in Brazil. According to Senior Vice President Alexandre Baldy...

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BYD announces 172,303 units sold in Brazil since 2022 On October 6, BYD Brazil announced that it has sold 172,303 BEV and PHEV vehicles in the country since 2022. In less than three years, the brand has become a key driver of Brazil’s automotive electrification, thanks to strong consumer confidence and locally produced models like the Dolphin Mini (44,945 units) and the Song Plus (36,213 units), a best-selling PHEV. In September 2025 alone, BYD...

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Beijing Hyundai finalizes name of its all-electric SUV developed specifically for Chinese market On September 29, Beijing Hyundai announced that the all-electric SUV developed specifically for the Chinese market was officially named EO. “E” means spreading wings upward, while “O” draws inspiration from the essence of song, conveying the brand’s profound resonance with the values and aesthetics of Chinese users. Built on Hyundai’s Elec...

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ires include engineers and production planning and control professionals, key for ramping up assembly operations. BYD also announced 50 positions in September exclusively for people with disabilities, in partnership with SineBahia. The Camaçari facility will initially produce the Dolphin Mini, the Song Pro hybrid SUV, and the King hybrid sedan, supported by a total investment of BRL 5.5 billion in Brazil. (AutoIndústria on September 25, 2025)...

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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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ecuring its position as the fastest-growing brand among market leaders. In August 2025, BYD reached a new monthly peak with 9,815 units sold, of which 9,749 were passenger cars, placing the brand sixth overall with a 5.6% market share. The best-performing models were the Dolphin Mini (3,036 units), Song Plus (1,263), Song Pro (1,254), and Dolphin (976). BYD also achieved notable milestones in regional markets, surpassing established automakers li...

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BYD opens presales of three models in Argentina On August 27, it was reported that BYD Argentina officially opened pre-sales for its first three models in the country: the Dolphin Mini, Yuan Pro, and Song Pro DM-i. Dolphin mini: A fully electric hatchback built on the E-3.0 Platform that offers 380 km of range thanks to its Blade battery, which can be charged from 10% to 80% in 30 minutes. It features a 10.1-inch rotating touchscreen, voice contr...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/29

high-powered, fossil-fueled, or gasoline-hybrid vehicles that do not meet structural performance, energy efficiency, or recyclability targets. Reductions apply to electric or ethanol-hybrid vehicles under 85kW that meet the program’s standards. Chinese-imported gasoline-hybrid models like the BYD Song Pro and GWM Haval 6 will face higher IPI rates. (AutoIndústria on July 11, 2025)...

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Tigard Motor to introduce BYD Song Plus in Iran On July 5, multiple sources reported that Tigard Motor has received a type approval certificate from the Iranian Standards Organization for the BYD Song Plus DM-i. The car is imported into Iran by Tigard Motor. It is the second imported product of Tigard Motor Company, after the BYD China L. Based on multiple sources ...

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with the rate set at 30% for hybrids, 28% for plug-in hybrids, and 25% for fully electric vehicles.  The request, currently under review by Camex, aims to ensure competitiveness during the first 12 months of SKD assembly operations. Without this reduction, BYD may continue importing Dolphin Mini, Song Pro, and King models to supplement local supply. Vice President Alexandre Baldy emphasized that companies investing in local production and emplo...

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BYD to inaugurate Camaçari plant on July 1 in Brazil On June 25, it was reported that BYD will officially inaugurate its factory in Camaçari, Bahia, on July 1. The event was initially scheduled for June 26 but was postponed due to scheduling conflicts with government authorities. The factory's first vehicle will be the electric Dolphin Mini, followed by the Song Pro. This launch meets the deadline agreed upon in the 2023 contract with the Bahia...

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exandre Baldy expressed confidence in the approval of the company’s request to reduce the import tariff on SKD (semi-knocked down) vehicles to 10% for the first 12 months of operation. The Dolphin Mini EV will be the first model assembled at the Camaçari plant, potentially followed by the hybrid Song Pro. While the Brazilian automotive associations ANFAVEA and Abeifa criticized such tariff cuts, BYD emphasized that its ongoing BRL 5.5 billion ...

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as a key Latin American market with strong potential for adopting clean mobility solutions. The company was granted a government exemption to import 1,300 electrified vehicles without customs duties, provided the FOB value is below USD 16,000. Eligible models include the Dolphin Mini, Dolphin, and Song Pro. BYD has also started recruiting automotive professionals in Argentina, marking a renewed commitment after a previously shelved plan to produ...

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e 2nd-generation Qin Plus DM-i and the Qin L DM-i from CNY 79,800 to CNY 63,800 and from CNY 99,800 to CNY 79,800, valid until June 30. According to multiple press releases, BYD subsequently cut the prices of the intelligent driving variants of 22 models such as the 2nd-generation Yuan Plus and the Song Pro DM-i by a maximum of CNY 53,000, equivalent to over 30%. The industry considers such price-off promotions as a crucial move for BYD to strive...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/03