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China's BYD holds mining rights in Brazil's Lithium Valley, documents show

Chinese electric carmaker BYD acquired mineral rights for two plots of land in a lithium-rich part of Brazil in 2023, entering the mining business in its

China's BYD holds mining rights in Brazil's Lithium Valley, documents show
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Xpeng, Geely shares fall after BYD offers free smart driving features

Shares in Chinese automakers Xpeng and Geely Auto tumbled on Tuesday on concern they will struggle to compete against BYD's move to offer free smart driving features on almost all

Xpeng, Geely shares fall after BYD offers free smart driving features
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A Chinese EV giant is now offering free driver assistance tech on cars under $10,000

A Chinese EV giant is now offering free driver assistance tech on cars under $10,000

A Chinese EV giant is now offering free driver assistance tech on cars under $10,000
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China's Leapmotor launches $20,000 smart EV, after BYD cuts entry price

Leapmotor, the Chinese partner of Stellantis, on Tuesday launched a new electric vehicle with smart driving technology priced under 150,000 yuan ($20,535), a day after BYD slashed

China's Leapmotor launches $20,000 smart EV, after BYD cuts entry price
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China's BYD cuts entry price for smart EVs to below $10,000

China's BYD on Monday started offering advanced autonomous driving features on most of its models including ones priced as low as $9,555, far undercutting competitors such

China's BYD cuts entry price for smart EVs to below $10,000
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Tesla's China-made EV sales fall 11.5% y/y in January

U.S. automaker Tesla's sales of China-made electric vehicles fell 11.5% to 63,238 units in January from a year earlier, data from the China Passenger Car Association showed on

Tesla's China-made EV sales fall 11.5% y/y in January
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Chinese EV giant BYD to hire 20,000 in Zhengzhou in Q1, local media reports

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD plans to hire 20,000 employees in Zhengzhou in the first quarter, in areas including R&D and manufacturing, government-run Henan Daily reported

Chinese EV giant BYD to hire 20,000 in Zhengzhou in Q1, local media reports
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Chinese workers in BYD Brazil factory signed contracts with abusive clauses, investigators say

The workers who traveled from China to northeast Brazil to build a new factory for electric car maker BYD

Chinese workers in BYD Brazil factory signed contracts with abusive clauses, investigators say
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Chinese EV makers file challenges to tariffs at EU court

Chinese electric vehicle makers BYD, Geely and SAIC have challenged the EU's import tariffs at the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU), filings on

Chinese EV makers file challenges to tariffs at EU court
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BYD steps up Europe expansion with new compact SUV

BYD will launch its new Atto 2 compact SUV in Europe in February, the Chinese EV giant said on Friday, adding to competition in Europe's electric car market.

BYD steps up Europe expansion with new compact SUV
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BYD brought hundreds of Chinese workers to Brazil on irregular visas, inspector says

By Fabio Teixeira and Luciana Magalhaes -Electric vehicle producer BYD brought hundreds of Chinese workers on irregular visas to build a factory in Brazil, a key labor inspector told Reuters on

BYD brought hundreds of Chinese workers to Brazil on irregular visas, inspector says
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China's Chery reports 38.4% jump in 2024 sales to 2.6 million vehicles

Chinese automaker Chery on Tuesday reported a 38.4% jump in global car sales for 2024 to 2.6 million vehicles and forecast sales of more than 3 million this year.

China's Chery reports 38.4% jump in 2024 sales to 2.6 million vehicles
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Tesla posts its first-ever annual sales drop

Tesla posts its first-ever annual sales drop

Tesla posts its first-ever annual sales drop
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Chinese EV makers extend buying incentives as price war enters third year

Chinese electric vehicle makers including Nio and Li Auto have followed market leaders Tesla and BYD in extending buying incentives to the start of 2025, as a price war in the

Chinese EV makers extend buying incentives as price war enters third year
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What happens next to workers in 'slavery-like conditions' at BYD's site in Brazil?

The 163 Chinese workers found by Brazil's labor ministry in what it described as "slavery-like conditions" at a factory construction site owned by Chinese

What happens next to workers in 'slavery-like conditions' at BYD's site in Brazil?
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Brazil yanks temp work visas for China's BYD after trafficking claims

Brazil has stopped issuing temporary work visas for BYD, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Friday, in the wake of accusations that some workers at a

Brazil yanks temp work visas for China's BYD after trafficking claims
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What is China's Jinjiang, the BYD contractor under fire in Brazil?

China's Jinjiang Group is in the spotlight after Brazil's labour authorities said workers at a factory it is building for electric vehicle maker BYD were victims of human

What is China's Jinjiang, the BYD contractor under fire in Brazil?
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Brazil says workers at China's BYD site are victims of human trafficking

Chinese workers at a construction site in Brazil for a factory owned by China's electric vehicle producer BYD are victims of human trafficking,

Brazil says workers at China's BYD site are victims of human trafficking
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China's BYD offers year-end discounts of up to 11.5%

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is offering discounts until Jan. 26 on two of its hybrid and EV models, according to its website.

China's BYD offers year-end discounts of up to 11.5%
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Five facts about electric vehicles in 2024

Here are a few takeaways on electric vehicles in 2024: As of November, the global EV market grew by 25% year-over-year

Five facts about electric vehicles in 2024
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BYD contractor denies 'slavery-like conditions' claims by Brazilian authorities

Jinjiang Group, a contractor for Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD, said on Thursday Brazilian authorities' portrayal of their employees as "enslaved" was inconsistent

BYD contractor denies 'slavery-like conditions' claims by Brazilian authorities
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Chinese automaker BYD slams reports of poor conditions at a factory site in Brazil

A spokesperson for Chinese automaker BYD has objected to reports about poor conditions at a construction site in Brazil where it is building a factory, saying the allegations were aimed at “smearing” China and Chinese brands

Chinese automaker BYD slams reports of poor conditions at a factory site in Brazil
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Prosecutors find workers in 'slavery like' conditions at Chinese car company site in Brazil

A task force led by Brazilian prosecutors says it has rescued 163 Chinese nationals working in “slavery-like” conditions at a construction site in northeastern Brazil, where Chinese electric vehicle company BYD is building a factory

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Chinese workers found in 'slavery-like conditions' at BYD construction site in Brazil

Brazilian officials found 163 Chinese nationals working in "slavery-like conditions" at a construction site for a factory owned by Chinese electric vehicle

Chinese workers found in 'slavery-like conditions' at BYD construction site in Brazil
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BYD on track to top 2024 sales goal and outsell Ford, Honda

China's top electric vehicle maker BYD gained market share as the world's largest auto market recorded its fastest-growing month in 2024, setting BYD up to exceed its

BYD on track to top 2024 sales goal and outsell Ford, Honda
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Tesla's Oct China-made EV sales fall 2.6% from Sept

U.S. automaker Tesla delivered 72,115 China-made electric vehicles in October, down 2.6% from a month earlier, the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) said on Thursday.

Tesla's Oct China-made EV sales fall 2.6% from Sept
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China automakers pivot to hybrids for Europe to counter EV tariffs

Automakers in China are ramping up exports of hybrid vehicles to Europe and planning more models for the key market, exposing the limits of the European Union's electric vehicle

China automakers pivot to hybrids for Europe to counter EV tariffs
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Chinese automaker BYD plans a new EV plant in Hungary as part of its rapid global expansion

Chinese automaker BYD plans to build a new electric vehicle plant in Hungary, its first car factory in Europe, as part of its rapid global expansion

Chinese automaker BYD plans a new EV plant in Hungary as part of its rapid global expansion
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Tesla deliveries beat estimates as year-end sales push pays off

Tesla delivered a record number of electric vehicles in the fourth quarter, beating market estimates and meeting its 2023 target of 1.8 million vehicles as a year-end sales

Tesla deliveries beat estimates as year-end sales push pays off
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China's BYD to give dealers 2 billion yuan for hitting sales target -sources

BYD, which outsold Tesla in electric car sales globally for the first time in the fourth quarter, will hand out rewards totaling billions of yuan to its Chinese dealers, according

China's BYD to give dealers 2 billion yuan for hitting sales target -sources
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China's BYD is rivaling Tesla in size. Can it also match its global reach?

A less flashy Chinese electric vehicle maker is fast closing the gap with Tesla, the longtime, market-leading pioneer

China's BYD is rivaling Tesla in size. Can it also match its global reach?
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Tesla trumps BYD in China sales efficiency with real-time strategy

Tesla's strategy in China of real-time, aggressive management of its sales staff is giving its stores an edge over dealerships offering BYD and other brands in the world's largest

Tesla trumps BYD in China sales efficiency with real-time strategy
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Exclusive: BYD to stop making pouch batteries for its hybrid EVs on leakage concerns - sources

China's BYD plans to end production of the pouch-type batteries used in its best-selling hybrids as the automaker seeks to address durability concerns and the risk that they could

Exclusive: BYD to stop making pouch batteries for its hybrid EVs on leakage concerns - sources
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German dealership Sternauto opens BYD store in Berlin

Chinese EV giant BYD's five models on sale in Germany will be showcased at a new BYD-only store in Berlin run by dealership Sternauto, in

German dealership Sternauto opens BYD store in Berlin
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China's BYD plans new electric vehicle plant in Mexico, says Nikkei

China's BYD Co Ltd is planning to set up a new manufacturing plant in Mexico, Nikkei reported on Wednesday, citing the company's Mexico head, as the electric vehicle maker aims to

China's BYD plans new electric vehicle plant in Mexico, says Nikkei
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Long-stalled Geneva motor show revs again as Renault, MG, BYD electrics roll onto its smaller stage

The century-old Geneva motor show is back in action for the first time in five years, and organizers are desperately trying to rev up its fortunes

Long-stalled Geneva motor show revs again as Renault, MG, BYD electrics roll onto its smaller stage
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Italy talks to Tesla, others in search for second carmaker

Italy has been in talks with Tesla and other carmakers, including from Asian countries, as it tries to attract another manufacturer and reach an annual output target of 1.3 million

Italy talks to Tesla, others in search for second carmaker
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Tesla rolls out new incentives in China as price war escalates

Tesla unveiled new incentives, including insurance subsidies, on Friday to woo consumers in the world's largest auto market, where the U.S. electric vehicle giant is in a

Tesla rolls out new incentives in China as price war escalates
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BYD spearheads Chinese electric car push in Australia, a friendlier market

BYD and other Chinese automakers are bringing new electric car models in droves to Australia, a market where they haven't faced trade barriers and sales have surged

BYD spearheads Chinese electric car push in Australia, a friendlier market
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China EV sales slow in January-February as competition intensifies

China's pure electric vehicle sales slowed in January-February from a year earlier, industry data showed on Friday, as competition intensified with market leader BYD heading a

China EV sales slow in January-February as competition intensifies
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Tesla official talks up Southeast Asia expansion as China's BYD pulls ahead

Tesla's expansion into Southeast Asia is a priority, a senior executive said on Tuesday, highlighting the fast-growing market where the U.S. electric-vehicle maker faces competition from

Tesla official talks up Southeast Asia expansion as China's BYD pulls ahead
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Nvidia expands ties with Chinese EV makers as auto AI race heats up

Nvidia said on Monday it is expanding its collaborations with BYD and other Chinese automakers that are racing to build self-driving vehicles and AI-augmented

Nvidia expands ties with Chinese EV makers as auto AI race heats up
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BYD to fix software in 16,666 Seagull EVs in China product recall, regulator says

BYD will fix software in 16,666 Seagull electric vehicles from May 20 to reduce the chance of accidents, China's market regulator said on Tuesday.

BYD to fix software in 16,666 Seagull EVs in China product recall, regulator says
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China's BYD shows effects of price war with weaker first-quarter earnings

Chinese electric vehicle (EV) maker BYD posted its weakest quarterly profit growth since 2022 on Monday while its revenue growth slowed to the lowest level in nearly four years, hit

China's BYD shows effects of price war with weaker first-quarter earnings
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BYD unveils third ultra-luxury model under Yangwang brand

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD unveiled the U7, its third ultra-luxury model under the Yangwang brand, on Thursday, as it makes a push upmarket to increase profitability amid

BYD unveils third ultra-luxury model under Yangwang brand
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China's BYD seeks to redefine luxury for the EV generation

Chinese EV maker BYD will showcase its premium brand's first sedan at the Beijing auto show from Thursday, in a challenge to the likes of Germany's Mercedes-Benz which three years

China's BYD seeks to redefine luxury for the EV generation
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China's BYD names electric pickup truck BYD Shark

Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD said on Monday its electric pickup truck will be called BYD Shark and will feature a plug-in hybrid system called Dual Mode Off-Road (DMO),

China's BYD names electric pickup truck BYD Shark
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China's Nio turns to rival BYD to power new EV brand, sources say

China electric vehicle maker Nio has struck a deal with larger rival BYD to source batteries for an EV brand priced at a lower range that aims to compete with Tesla, three sources

China's Nio turns to rival BYD to power new EV brand, sources say
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China's BYD will consider second Europe plant in 2025, executive says

Chinese automaker BYD will consider building a second assembly plant in Europe in 2025, its European managing director Michael Shu said on Thursday.

China's BYD will consider second Europe plant in 2025, executive says

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