UK passenger car sales up 6.6% in March 2026 driven by strong BYD, Jaecoo sales UK passenger car sales increased 6.6% year-on-year to 380,627 units in March 2026, according to data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) released on April 7. Passenger car sales grew for the fourth straight month due to seasonal factors such as the licence plate renewal month and recovery of private consumption. Sales of electrified vehicles, in...

News  Updated at: 2026/04/08

GlobalData blog: How is Tesla’s pivot to robotics and AI likely to affect it going forward? Tesla has announced plans to wind down production of its Model S and Model X flagship models, with no successor programs confirmed, while retooling sections of its Fremont factory to support early production of its Optimus Gen 3 humanoid robot later this year.  The move marks the clearest signal yet that Tesla intends to diversify beyond its core vehicl...

News  Updated at: 2026/03/23

face, it was a spectacle for brands to show off the best of their lineups, drive fleet and retail sales, and present the winners of the European Car of the Year. Here’s a closer look at what caught our attention. OEMs Adapt to Increasing Market Competition The show hosted 67 brands in total, with models spread widely across segments and powertrains, reinforcing its role as a snapshot of the European market as well as a ‘neutral’ meeting gro...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/29

Singapore Motorshow 2026 marks its 19th edition From January 8 to 11, 2026, the Singapore Motorshow 2026 held its 19th edition at the Suntec Singapore Convention & Exhibition Centre. Spanning 21,000 sqm across four levels, the event brought together leading automotive brands, showcasing the industry’s latest innovations and model launches. The show featured a comprehensive lineup of petrol, hybrid, and electric vehicles, all under one roof, alo...

News  Updated at: 2026/01/13

BYD, Volcano Engine forge in-depth partnership for intelligent cockpits On December 24, Volcano Engine announced the recent establishment of an in-depth partnership with BYD for intelligent cockpits. The two companies will collaborate on the in-depth integration of the Doubao large model into BYD’s DiLink system for seamless connection between speech interaction, content recommendation, and mobility services. The partnership also spans areas su...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/30

tartups. In addition, 42 overseas companies and organizations are taking part. Japanese automakers exhibited as follows: Four Toyota Group brands showcased their latest innovations through booth exhibits and press briefings. Toyota unveiled the world premiere of its next-generation Corolla concept model and the new Land Cruiser FJ, a two-row, five-seater SUV. Daihatsu presented a range of concept vehicles, including the Midget X. Century, newly ...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/30

BYD delivers 50 electric buses to Azerbaijan’s BakuBus On September 26, BYD announced the recent delivery of 50 electric buses to Azerbaijan’s BakuBus at the Sumgait Industrial Park. This marks the first batch of deliveries under a 300-bus order signed following the July 2024 supply of 160 units, as well as the debut output from a new bus plant invested and built by BYD, Azerbaijan’s Sarda Group, and a local national development fund instit...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/29

hinese and foreign enterprises, covering a total exhibition area of over 360,000 square meters and containing 13 indoor exhibition halls that include passenger vehicle exhibition areas, automotive technology and supply chain exhibition areas, and a media area. Chinese automakers: Automakers such as BYD, SAIC Motor, Geely, Chery, Great Wall Motor, BAIC Group, GAC Group, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, and Changan Auto will be present with blockbuster ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

Chinese brands confirmed to reach Argentina in 2025 On April 16, the Argentine government published the list of automakers approved for the first round of duty-free import quotas for electrified vehicles, with several Chinese brands being confirmed, including BYD, Leapmotor, Enoreve, MG and Lynk&Co. Specifically, Lynk&Co brand has never been announced for the Argentine market, however, it will be represented in the country by the importer “Emot...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/24

e automotive market. At CES 2025, the two companies will showcase the first result of their automotive industry collaboration in a Denon Car Audio Concept System enabled by Dirac that sets new standards in immersive, spatialized sound in the vehicle environment.   The system is featured in a Tesla Model Y demo vehicle and will also include key audio immersion technologies from fellow Audio Foundry members – including a new transducer design fr...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/11

led in AUDI has decreased by about 26% compared to the previous year. Panasonic, who supplies its battery to Tesla, ranked 6th in the list with 31.2 GWh of its battery used this year, but still posted a 20.6% YoY degrowth. The major reason for Panasonic’s degrowth were a decline in sales of Tesla Model 3 due to facelift transformation earlier this year and Tesla’s degrowth in sales in 2024. BYD, who does not only manufacture batteries on its ...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/07

.1% and Japanese manufacturers at 4.1%. The top five suppliers were CATL (up 28.3% YoY to 252.8 GWh, 36.8% share), BYD (up 31.3% to 115.3 GWh, 16.8% share), LG Energy Solution (up 6.4% to 81.2 GWh, 11.8% share), CALB (up 25.4% to 33.1 GWh, 4.8% share), SK On (up 9.5% to 31.1 GWh, 4.5% share). Tesla Model Y, to which LG Energy Solution’s battery is installed, posted a 1.3% decrease in sales compared to last year, while the sales of Model 3, face...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/10

ans have been developed to increase localization by strengthening cooperation with regional enterprises. As part of this, 63 projects worth USD 325 million will be implemented to develop 700 components. Additionally, a new electric vehicle factory has been established in Jizzakh in partnership with BYD, where models like the Chazor and Song Plus Champion are currently being produced. Plans are in place to expand the model range in the coming year...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/26

around the many new releases and prototypes with intrigue, especially after a wholly different experience at the Geneva International Motor Show earlier in the year. The Western OEMs were present in far greater numbers in Paris and, although not all were world premieres, they exhibited multiple new models. To name a few, Alpine displayed its A290 sporty electric hatchback and premiered the A310 β concept while Citroën showed a “95% complete...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/25

ving a presence in these markets helped to create brand recognition and acceptance. In what might be considered a starting point, towards the end of the last decade some traditional OEMs took advantage of the low cost of building vehicles in China, jointly manufacturing (for export) several popular models with local partners, or simply re-badging Chinese models as another make. For example, the Baojun 530 model is built and sold in China, but it ...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/10

BYD, Huawei to jointly explore personalized intelligent driving solutions for NEVs On August 27, BYD announced the recent signing of an agreement with Huawei for the in-depth joint R&D of intelligent driving for Fang Cheng Bao, a sub-brand, in Shenzhen, Guangdong. This intelligent driving partnership focuses on the Bao 8 mid-to-large-size plug-in hybrid hardcore off-road SUV, the second Fang Cheng Bao model, which will become the first BYD produc...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/28

CIF (Cost of Goods, Insurance & Freight) border prices so that the impact of the penalty on the end user retail vehicle cost is diluted. Can Chinese car manufacturers still flourish, despite the upcoming tariffs? GlobalData’s forecast suggests yes, even though the tariffs may delay the advance of BYD, MG and others. Prevailing Chinese advantage on pricing The imposition of additional tariffs has stemmed from an investigation which concluded tha...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/04

Kaiyi Auto starts accepting pre-orders for Kunlun iHD plug-in hybrid SUV On June 21, Kaiyi Auto started accepting pre-orders for the Kunlun iHD, its first midsize 7-seater plug-in hybrid SUV. The model is available in five variants, with prices ranging from CNY 119,900 to CNY 159,900. The Kunlun iHD is based on the i-FA platform. Powered by a 102kW/231Nm FinDreams 1.5T dedicated hybrid turbocharged engine co-developed in depth with BYD, an electr...

News  Updated at: 2024/06/25

28, and April 29 to May 4, respectively. A component exhibition at the Chaoyang Hall is held from April 25 to 27. 117 vehicles (including 30 from multinationals) will make their global debut, and 41 concept vehicles and 278 New Energy Vehicles (NEVs) will be on display. Chinese automakers, such as BYD, SAIC Motor, Geely, Chery, Great Wall Motor, BAIC Group, GAC Group, Dongfeng Motor Corporation, and Changan Auto, will be present with blockbuster...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/26

d Japanese manufacturers at 6.7%. The top five suppliers were CATL (up 44.9% YoY to 35.5 GWh, 38.4% share), LG Energy Solution (up 24.8% to 12.7 GWh, 13.7% share), BYD (down 3.1% to 12.1 GWh, 13.1% share), Panasonic (down 11.8% to 6.2 GWh, 6.7% share), Samsung SDI (up 47.4% to 5.2 GWh, 5.6% share). BYD, a strong player in the Chinese domestic market, dropped from second to third place. This was due to a sudden drop in its EV sales caused by the C...

News  Updated at: 2024/04/08