The traditional makers carried the export story. BYD shipped close to 420,000 units in July, up 22 per cent, with overseas sales of 179,800 setting a record. Chery delivered 276,800 units, up 23 per cent, and its exports of 202,500, up 70.1 per cent, made it the first Chinese carmaker to top 200,000 monthly exports, … Read more
According to figures from the China Passenger Car Association based on OICA data, China’s vehicle exports reached 5.31m units in the first half of 2026, up 53 per cent year on year, with June alone at 1.07m units, up 73 per cent and 8 per cent month on month. The export momentum is broadening, not … Read more
BYD has officially confirmed it plans to unveil a humanoid robot in August at Di Space, its brand experience hall. The confirmation, carried by Cailian Press on 28 July, follows a teaser poster at Di Space reading: “Early August — a new friend wants to meet you.” BYD executive vice-president Li Ke has said the … Read more
BYD Explorer No.1, a dedicated car-carrier vessel BYD uses to ship vehicles to overseas markets. Chinese cars cost far more abroad than at home. Take the Xpeng MONA L03, launched in Munich on July 16. Its pure-electric version starts at 35,600 euros in Germany (about 276,000 yuan); the extended-range version starts at 38,600 euros (about … Read more