French automaker Renault and Chinese partner Geely announced a highly anticipated joint venture on Friday that will develop combustion and hybrid engines, aiming to improve the competitiveness of their legacy auto business. The 50-50 venture is a core element of Renault’s strategy to stay in the race against larger competitors by signing multiple partnerships to … Read more
Cheap but efficient Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) have sent a scare in the US and Europe. Many have predicted doomsday scenarios. The Alliance for American Manufacturing has said that government subsidized Chinese EVs “could end up being an extinction-level event for the U.S. auto sector”. Earlier this year, Tesla CEO Elon Musk told industry analysts … Read more
Not content with unseating Tesla as the world’s top-selling electric car maker, BYD has now set its sights on stealing customers from the likes of Toyota Motor and Volkswagen in one of the most aggressive rounds of discounting seen in China’s bruising price war. The automaker is currently discounting almost every electric and hybrid car … Read more
BYD recently launched the Seal electric sedan in the Indian market with prices starting from Rs 41 lakh (ex-showroom). The company also announced that it has received 200 bookings of the model so far. Interested customers can book the EV online or by visiting their nearest dealership. The booking amount is set at Rs 1.25 … Read more
Touchscreen infotainment systems have become a staple feature in modern car interiors, boasting sleek designs and user-friendly interfaces. However, their convenience also brings forth a growing worry regarding their impact on driver attention. According to a report by ARSTechnica, automotive safety testing organization EuroNCAP highlights a concerning trend. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) increasingly rely on … Read more
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD is gearing up for the highly anticipated launch of the Seal sedan, marking its debut in the premium electric vehicle market in India. Set for its India debut tomorrow, the Seal will join BYD’s existing lineup, which includes the e6 MPV and the Atto 3 crossover SUV. Globally, the Seal … Read more
BYD will introduce a series of new models and expand its dealership network in Japan, where the Chinese electric vehicle giant has struggled to infiltrate a developed market saturated by hybrids and domestic brands. A luxury sedan will be rolled out later this year, followed by new models in 2025 and 2026, the company said … Read more
Good morning! It’s Monday, February 26, 2024, and this is The Morning Shift, your daily roundup of the top automotive headlines from around the world, in one place. Here are the important stories you need to know. 1st Gear: Experts Warned Of Keyless Entry Flaws You might think that keyless entry on your swanky new … Read more
Someday soon, plug-in cars may no longer need a plug. Electric car drivers would simply pull into a specialized parking space when it’s time to power up, wait for a light on their dashboard to switch on, and then hop out of the car and go about their day. This is the promise of wireless … Read more
China’s BYD was a battery manufacturer trying its hand at building cars when it showed off its newest model in 2007. American executives at the Guangzhou auto show gaped at the car’s uneven paint job and the poor fit of its doors. “They were the laughingstock of the industry,” said Michael Dunne, a China auto … Read more