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Damion Smy
BYD says it can overtake Toyota without selling cars in the US
China's biggest automaker claims it can eclipse Toyota to become the world's largest car brand too, even without selling cars in the US.
2 Days Ago
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Dave Kavermann
Could BYD buy Volkswagen? This German economist thinks so
Could Chinese EV giant BYD one day own Volkswagen? A leading German economist thinks it's possible.
6 Days Ago
Derek Fung
BYD Atto 1: New, larger model surfaces in China
A new, much larger BYD Seagull has emerged in China, but it's not clear if it'll come to NZ as a replacement for the current Atto 1.
9 Days Ago
Dave Kavermann
BYD increases prices across New Zealand lineup, Atto 1 loses cheapest EV crown
BYD has increased prices across its New Zealand lineup by between $1000 and $2000, marking the brand's first price rise in three years.
19 Days Ago
Matthew Hansen
BYD confirms NZ dealer network expansion as EV sales rise
Chinese carmaker confirms six new dealerships for NZ as interest in plug-ins continues to rise.
22 Days Ago
Dave Kavermann
BYD ramps up NZ supply as EV, PHEV demand continues to outstrip stock
BYD moves to secure more stock as strong demand continues for NZ's market leader in the PHEV and EV categories.
23 Days Ago
Dave Kavermann
BYD targets overtaking Toyota as world’s biggest carmaker ‘in 5 years’
BYD's chairman has laid down a bold claim about the company's future growth, ultimately aiming to be the world's biggest automaker in the near future.
1 Month Ago
Damion Smy
BYD 'is very open' to manufacturing cars in Australia
The Chinese EV giant says Australian production is possible, but only after it focuses on growing sales and meeting customer demand.
2 Months Ago
Dave Kavermann
BYD details data safeguards as Native Connect gains traction in NZ
BYD has ensured clients that any data generated by their opt-in Native Connect service is stored in Australia, not China.
2 Months Ago
Derek Fung
BYD Dolphin G: new compact plug-in hybrid designed for Europe unveiled
The new plug-in hybrid BYD Dolphin G is the company's first car designed specifically for Europe.
2 Months Ago
Dave Kavermann
BYD Shark 6 to gain new 'Crawl Mode' update in NZ as Performance model sells out on arrival
All BYD Shark 6 customers in NZ will soon receive an update, aimed at improving their utes off-road performance.
2 Months Ago
Dave Kavermann
BYD Seal 6, MG4 EV Urban, Tesla Model Y L, Skoda Octavia earn five-star ANCAP ratings
Four different carmakers have all scored tops marks from ANCAP in the latest round of safety testing.
3 Months Ago
Max Davies
2026 BYD Sealion 08: New flagship SUV revealed with up to 900km of EV range
BYD has revealed its latest flagship SUV, and it's set for release in China later this year with PHEV and EV powertrains.
3 Months Ago
Damion Smy
BYD Sealion 05 DM-i: New-generation PHEV triples its electric range
One of NZ's cheapest PHEVs has been overhauled overseas, gaining EV-inspired styling, more tech and significantly more electric range.
3 Months Ago
Damion Smy
BYD working on Ford F-150 rival for Australasia
The Chinese brand is continuing work on a larger ute for local showrooms as the segment grows despite record fuel prices.
3 Months Ago
Dave Kavermann
BYD Seal 06 Touring: PHEV wagon with 1300km range detailed for NZ
BYD is set to launch a new plug-in hybrid station wagon with over 1000km of combined range.
3 Months Ago
