BYD Co. has crossed a historic threshold, becoming the world’s first automaker to churn out a staggering 7 million new energy vehicles (NEVs). This milestone achievement was marked by the Denza N7, which triumphantly rolled off the production line at BYD’s Jinan factory in China’s Shandong Province. This feat signifies not only BYD’s dominant position...
Futurist Tony Seba and his disruptive predictions have sent shockwaves through the transportation industry. His central theory hinges on the rapid rise of electric vehicles (EVs) and the subsequent decline of gasoline-powered cars, ultimately leading to a paradigm shift towards Transportation as a Service (TaaS). China, a global manufacturing powerhouse with a keen eye on...
Japan, a nation synonymous with car manufacturing, faces a surprising challenge: a lack of competitive electric vehicles (EVs) from its own domestic brands. This irony is highlighted by the recent “2023 Japan Electric Car of the Year” award, where a Chinese-made BYD Dolphin EV secured the top spot, with another BYD model and a Hyundai...
China’s auto industry kicked off 2024 with positive momentum, recording an 11.1% year-on-year increase in total vehicle sales to nearly 4.03 million units in the first two months, according to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). This growth was mirrored in production, with auto output climbing 8.1% year-on-year to 3.92 million units...
In a bid to regain lost ground in China, the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) market, the Volkswagen Group has joined forces with Chinese EV manufacturer Xpeng. This collaboration aims to co-develop two mid-sized, battery-powered vehicles for the mainland market, with an anticipated launch in 2026. The announcement, made on Thursday, revealed that these new...
In a move that surprised many, Apple announced the cancellation of its long-running “Project Titan” – the company’s ambitious effort to develop an autonomous electric car. The news was delivered to employees in a brief meeting on Tuesday, leaving hundreds facing potential layoffs as work on the project comes to a complete halt. According to...
Chinese automaker BYD, a major force in the electric vehicle (EV) market, has sent shockwaves through the industry with the audacious introduction of the U9, its revolutionary electric supercar. This bold move marks BYD’s entry into the high-performance EV segment, challenging established players and showcasing the company’s potential to push the boundaries of electric car...
China’s EV leader, BYD, is making waves with the launch of its new Qin Plus DM-i Glory Edition, a plug-in hybrid priced significantly lower than popular petrol cars like Volkswagen’s Lavida and Toyota’s Corolla. This strategic move aims to accelerate the transition from fossil fuels to EVs in a slowing economy, particularly attracting young, budget-conscious...