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BYD’s profit slump shows China’s EV downturn is far from over

Exports have held up so far in 2026, in contrast to the slump in domestic sales, and BYD is looking to sell 1.3 million cars outside China in 2026.
Exports have held up so far in 2026, in contrast to the slump in domestic sales, and BYD is looking to sell 1.3 million cars outside China in 2026.

BYD showrooms are bustling across Asia after Iran oil shock

Stripping out the effect of Lunar New Year timing, sales for the first two months of 2026 fell 36 per cent to 400,241 units.
Stripping out the effect of Lunar New Year timing, sales for the first two months of 2026 fell 36 per cent to 400,241 units.

US carmakers risk being reduced to niche producers of petrol vehicles

A worker fits a wheel onto a Ford Bronco at the automaker's plant in Wayne, Mich.  US automakers are facing difficult choices.
A worker fits a wheel onto a Ford Bronco at the automaker's plant in Wayne, Mich.  US automakers are facing difficult choices.

BYD vehicle sales plunge 41% in February on waning domestic demand

Stripping out the effect of Lunar New Year timing, sales for the first two months of 2026 fell 36 per cent to 400,241 units.
Stripping out the effect of Lunar New Year timing, sales for the first two months of 2026 fell 36 per cent to 400,241 units.

Branded Content

Biscoff Kopi Pork Ribs and test drives: This new family hangout spot has it all

Food and electric vehicles at BYD by 1826 in IMM.
Food and electric vehicles at BYD by 1826 in IMM.

China bans below-cost car sales to end prolonged price war

The years-long price war has transformed China’s auto industry, fuelling the rise of giants like BYD while pushing smaller manufacturers to the brink.
The years-long price war has transformed China’s auto industry, fuelling the rise of giants like BYD while pushing smaller manufacturers to the brink.

Car review

Battle of the kings: Petrol-electric hybrid Toyota Harrier v electric BYD Sealion 7

From left: Toyota Harrier and BYD Sealion 7 for motoring review photographed on Jan 21, 2026
From left: Toyota Harrier and BYD Sealion 7 for motoring review photographed on Jan 21, 2026

Auto brand BYD sells over a fifth of all new cars in S’pore as EV sales hit record high in 2025

BYD's dominance comes amid a surge in popularity for EVs, which made up about 45 per cent of new cars sold in 2025.
BYD's dominance comes amid a surge in popularity for EVs, which made up about 45 per cent of new cars sold in 2025.

Tesla loses EV crown to China’s BYD as competition, tax credit expiry hit demand

FILE PHOTO: Tesla Model 3 on display at the Everything Electric exhibition at the ExCeL London international exhibition and convention centre in London, Britain, March 28, 2024.  REUTERS/Peter Cziborra/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: Tesla Model 3 on display at the Everything Electric exhibition at the ExCeL London international exhibition and convention centre in London, Britain, March 28, 2024.  REUTERS/Peter Cziborra/File Photo

China’s BYD posts weakest sales growth in five years on growing rivalry at home

Sales growth at BYD slowed to 7.7 per cent in 2025 as it grappled with growing local competition and a weakening of its technological lead.
Sales growth at BYD slowed to 7.7 per cent in 2025 as it grappled with growing local competition and a weakening of its technological lead.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.