Tag: BYD
BYD introduces compact ATTO 2 electric SUV in Europe
Chinese EV manufacturer BYD has unveiled the ATTO 2, its latest all-electric compact SUV, at the Brussels Motor Show. Designed to appeal to urban drivers seeking a stylish and practical electric vehicle, BYD claims the ATTO 2's compact dimensions make it ideal for navigating city streets and finding parking spaces, while its raised ride height…
BYD narrows gap on Tesla, smartwatches could help to stop smoking
BYD is narrowing the gap on Tesla Chinese car maker BYD saw its sales jump at the end of last year, as it competes with Tesla to be the world's best-selling electric vehicle (EV) maker of 2024. The company says it sold 207,734 EVs in December, taking its annual total to…
BYD revenue overtakes Tesla, Russia fines Google more than world’s GDP!
The Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has seen its quarterly revenues soar, beating Tesla's for the first time. It posted more than 200bn yuan ($28.2bn, £21.8bn) in revenues between July and September. This is a 24% jump from the same period last year, and more than Elon Musk's company whose quarterly revenue was $25.2bn. However,…
BYD reveals prices for SEAL U DM-i plug in hybrid EV
Chinese manufacturer BYD (short for Build Your Dreams) has announced UK pricing for its new SEAL plug-in hybrid EV. The new BYD SEAL U DM-i, which is a five-seater D-segment SUV, is the brand’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) in Europe. For the first time, UK consumers can experience all the benefits of BYD’s Super…
ChatGPT ‘much hyped but not much used’, YouTube unveils Playables
Very few people are regularly using "much hyped" artificial intelligence (AI) products like ChatGPT, a survey suggests. Researchers surveyed 12,000 people in six countries, including the UK, with only 2% of British respondents saying they use such tools on a daily basis. But the study, from the Reuters Institute and Oxford University, says young people…
Tesla rival BYD sees profits fall, US probes Ford’s hands-free driving tech
Chinese car giant BYD has seen profits fall as it is hit by slowing demand for electric vehicles (EV) and a price war in the world's largest car market. The firm said it made $630m (£502m) in the first three months of the year, more than 47% lower than the previous quarter. BYD has been…
Doctors use Apple Vision Pro during surgery, British robot Ameca does celeb impressions
Doctors use Apple Vision Pro during surgery. Image: eXeX A medical team at Cromwell Hospital in London strapped on the $3,500 Apple Vision Pro during two spinal surgeries. Doctors are calling the device a “game-changing” tool, beefing up Apple’s claims that the headset has a future as a medical device. Doctors…
US TikTok users unhappy at proposed sale, some Chinese EVs ‘almost uninsurable’
American politicians are being inundated with calls from TikTok users unhappy at plans to force its parent company to sell the social media app. A bill that would mandate the sale within six months or see TikTok facing a ban was approved by a US congressional panel on Thursday. Earlier, users of the app had…
Tesla rival BYD launches electric supercar, Nothing teases Phone (2a) in London
BYD has launched an all-electric supercar that can hit 60 miles per hour (mph) in under three seconds, as the Chinese start-up seeks to challenge luxury brands such as Ferrari and Lamborghini. The Tesla rival’s Yangwang U9, which will initially go on sale in China with a price tag of 1.68 million yuan (£184,000), has…
Chinese EV firm BYD hits 3 million sales in 2023
BYD Denza D9 MPV Chinese company BYD has moved a step closer to toppling Elon Musk’s Tesla as the world’s biggest-selling manufacturer of electric vehicles. December saw sales of 341,043 units, a 45% increase, culminating in a total of 3,024,417 vehicles sold throughout the year, a substantial 61.9% surge from the…
