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BYD wants to overtake Toyota in Australia
China’s BYD reveals plans to open 30 new “retail outlets” over the next 18 months as it declares ambition to become the No.1 brand in Australia.
2024 BYD Dolphin & Seal score five stars in ANCAP first for EVs
It’s the first time an EV with a structural battery construction has been tested
Uber to add 10,000 BYDs in Australia, expands EV incentives
The rideshare platform will offer a fleet of BYD electric cars to further boost uptake
2024 BYD Seal pricing and features: Watch out, Model 3!
Tesla Model 3 rival lands in Australia with razor-sharp price
Electric car sales pass 100,000 mark in Australia
There are now more than 100,000 EVs in Australia, but there’s still a long way to go before they become mainstream
What are sodium-ion electric car batteries?
Lithium-ion battery costs have risen, proving a headache for cheaper EVs. But, sodium-ion tech is emerging as a potential solution
2024 BYD Seal U SUV set to take on Model Y in Australia
New large electric SUV is expected to arrive in 2024 to try and spoil the Model Y’s sales party
BYD Australia set to remove ‘Build Your Dreams’ badging
‘Build Your Dreams’ no more? The Australian and European divisions have conceded the badge was detracting rather than inspirational
VFACTS July 2023: New monthly record sees Ford Ranger stomp to victory
New cars were delivered in record numbers for July – all led by the Ford Ranger
Vehicle emissions rules could save Australia billions, report predicts
A new report has revealed major savings for all Australian new car owners and the economy – if the government sets strong vehicle emissions mandates.
VFACTS June 2023: HiLux holds strong, Model Y EV outsells Ranger
Electric vehicles are climbing to new heights in Australia and beating hybrids, while the Tesla Model Y surpasses the Ford Ranger in a shock defeat
Hyundai won’t compete with bargain Chinese EVs
Not only will Hyundai’s incoming Kona EV not rival Chinese electrics on price, the brand isn’t keen on a race to the bottom with its future battery-electric vehicles.
BYD opens first ‘Megastore’ in Sydney ahead of EV model expansion
The first BYD Megastore has opened in Sydney as Chinese brand readies to expand its EV model range and meet anticipated demand
2023 BYD Dolphin pricing and features: Full details
The BYD Dolphin is Australia’s cheapest electric vehicle, with pricing and equipment on par with similarly priced petrol hatchbacks
Australia’s cheapest electric car: 2023 BYD Dolphin pricing announced
China’s electric vehicle price war has moved to the $30,000 field, with the BYD Dolphin stealing the MG 4’s thunder – but only by $100
BYD, Polestar respond: Stock boosted for Victorians to beat EV rebate deadline
With Victoria’s EV rebate ending soon, some car brands are responding by pushing more stock so buyers can qualify for the handout before it expires
BYD Dolphin EV on sale in Australia from June 22, pricing due this week
Confirmed: It’ll be called the BYD Dolphin rather than the ‘Atto 2’, and get this – they’re launching it at Seaworld. Love it. ?
VFACTS May 2023: Utes take top 3 spots, SUVs fuel record registrations
Small, medium and large SUVs account for almost half of a record month in new car registrations
BYD Atto 3 software update brings Android Auto, joining Apple CarPlay
The BYD Atto 3 has received Android Auto via an over-the-air update, after Apple CarPlay was added to the electric SUV in January
BYD Seal / Atto 4 electric sedan spied in Sydney ahead of coming launch
The mid-size electric sedan has just gone on sale in its domestic market, ahead of an expected Australian launch in early 2023
VFACTS April 2023: Strong RAV4, Model Y, Outlander sales see medium SUVs reign supreme
Utes may take the top two spots, but improving supply levels see family SUVs assert market dominance
BYD dethrones VW in China as number-one brand, led by EVs & PHEVs
The rapidly growing Chinese brand overtook Volkswagen in China for the first time since at least 2008, as buyers shift to electrified cars.
BYD Seagull electric hatch revealed, unlikely for Australia
BYD has finally unveiled the Seagull micro electric hatch, with an affordable price tag and angular design
BYD Song Plus EV leaked, coupe electric SUV teased
The Shenzhen carmaker continues to expand, with two new sporty-looking electric SUVs planned
