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Hungary probes BYD deal after ex-minister joins carmaker, raising 'revolving door' concerns

As Hungary announced it would investigate subsidies given to the Chinese carmaker, Transparency International warned the hiring of an ex-minister who negotiated them could expose the state to Chinese corporate pressure.

Euronews

BYD Wants To Take the World's Fastest Car Record... From Itself

BYD's own Yangwang U9 Xtreme already holds the production car top speed record, but it's determined to beat that soon.

InsideEVs

Robot dealership agents in EV maker's Australian pitch

Humanoid greeters in car dealerships and flying vehicles are among the latest pitches from a Chinese EV maker trying to crack the Australian market.

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Chinese companies are taking over the EV market. What’s behind their meteoric rise?

If producing electric vehicles (EVs) was an Olympic sport, China would be dominating the medals podium.

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Hungary probes deal with China's BYD carmaker after ex-foreign minister takes job there

Hungary's government is investigating a major foreign investment by Chinese automaker BYD

The Independent UK

This Tiny Hatchback Is The Best-Selling Car In China. But How?

China's hottest EV isn't an SUV—it's an affordable hatchback that's outselling the Tesla Model Y.

Motor1

BYD Wants To Overtake Toyota, And It Says It Doesn't Need America To Do It

BYD wants to be the top-selling car company in the world within the next five years—with or without selling in the U.S.

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Americans Can't Have These Affordable Chinese EVs. But They're Coming To Canada

China's Dongfeng Motor showed off a gaggle of cars in Montreal, with plans to sell its first two starting in 2027.

InsideEVs

The seven cars that are the easiest to park

Need a small car that’s easy to park? We’ve picked out some of the very best compact cars on the market today

The Independent UK

Former Hungarian foreign minister Szijjártó resigns from parliament to join Chinese carmaker

Péter Szijjártó announced his resignation and details of his new position with the world's largest electric carmaker, China's BYD, on his Facebook page on Wednesday, detailing that he'll be filling an "international executive position".

Euronews

Former Hungarian foreign minister resigns from parliament for job with Chinese automaker

Hungary's former foreign minister, Péter Szijjártó, has resigned from parliament to join Chinese electric automaker BYD

The Independent UK

I took a ride in the Denza Z9 GT – the next generation of Chinese fast luxury EVs coming to the UK

Prepare to have your mind blown by the quality, and your body pinned to the seat by the acceleration

Landmark Cars shares rally upto 13% post Q1 business update, revenue jumps over 22%

Landmark Cars shares rallied after the company reported record Q1FY27 sales, driven by strong vehicle deliveries and robust demand. Healthy growth in after-sales revenue and improved BYD supplies further supported the performance, while upcoming model launches across brands are expected to sustain sales momentum.

The Economic Times

20 years ago, China bet big on electric vehicles. Now Western carmakers are feeling the pain

In Germany, Japan and the United States, famous carmakers are in trouble. One reason is intense competition from Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers – and growing public demand for EVs. The automakers who dominated the 20th century have largely failed to shift to electric.

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China’s monthly car ‌exports top 1m for first time as overall trade soars

Country risks new tariffs from US and EU as it looks likely to match or beat last year’s record surplus of $1tn

InsideEVs

BYD's New Electric Supercar Costs $190,000 In Europe. Will Customers Show Up?

The Denza Z is aiming for the Porsche 911, but its European pricing is very... ambitious. Plus, it costs nearly double what it does in its home market.

TechRadar

I went to the Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026 —here are the top 5 EVs and concept cars I saw, from BYD to Mercedes

The coolest electric cars and concepts from Goodwood Festival of Speed 2026

The Independent UK

Denza Z review: I drove the 186mph electric supercar that can charge in nine minutes

Denza’s first electric supercar has 1,582bhp, three motors, up to 254 miles of range, a 217mph top speed in Racing form and a price from £142,900

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This EV Supercar Packs 1,582 HP And 1.5-Megawatt Charging

BYD’s Denza Z can hit 62 mph in under 2 seconds and charge from 10% to 97% in just nine minutes thanks to a charging rate of 1,500 kW.

The Independent UK

Denza Bao 5 review: I drove China’s big plug-in hybrid SUV with serious off-road tech

BYD’s posh brand Denza has its first SUV for Europe. It brings a 56 range, loads of luxury kit and proper off-road hardware, but its old-school feel won’t be for everyone

Motor1

China's New Supercar Packs 1,500 Horsepower And Stunning Looks

BYD debuts its new electric supercar, packing advanced torque vectoring and the ability to charge from 10 to 97 percent in just nine minutes.

The Economic Times

China's car slump has a new escape route — the rest of the world

China's auto sales decline prompts manufacturers to boost overseas exports. Domestic demand has fallen significantly, pushing companies to seek new markets. Chinese automakers are now flooding global markets with competitively priced vehicles. This influx intensifies price competition and challenges established manufacturers worldwide. Governments are responding with tariffs and increased scrutiny…

InsideEVs

BYD's PHEV Pickup Just Landed In The U.K. But Americans Still Can't Have It

The BYD Shark pickup truck was already on sale in China, Mexico, South America, and Australia, leaving the U.S. as the odd one out now that the UK gets it.

Motor1

Every New Car Debuting At The Goodwood Festival Of Speed 2026

From 1,500-horsepower electric supercars to hybrid race cars and wild new concepts, Goodwood 2026 is shaping up to be one of the biggest automotive events of the year.

The Independent UK

BYD Shark pickup arrives in UK with 55-mile electric range and 430bhp plug-in hybrid power

New double-cab pickup costs from £47,290 and promises diesel-rivalling work capability with enough battery range for many everyday trips

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