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
Best environmentally-friendly cars in 2023
Australia still lags behind the rest of the world when it comes to electron-powered vehicles but eco-minded Aussies do have options
Are electric cars more expensive to insure?
Electric cars are cheaper to own, yet comprehensive insurance premiums are typically higher. We explain why and break down the differences
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.
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, 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 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 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 app connectivity launches in Australia, available to all Atto 3 owners
BYD has added smartphone connectivity in Australia, allowing owners to check their vehicle and control various features remotely
The best electric cars at Wheels Car of the Year 2023
Our favourite electric cars line up at Car of the Year. Here’s how they stack up
Wheels Car of the Year 2023: 'The moose test' – swerve & avoid
We ran each contender through a challenging swerve & avoid test. The results were surprising…
Wheels Car of the Year 2023 by the numbers: Acceleration and braking
What are the quickest and slowest cars in the 2023 field? And which contender took a staggering 51.7m to stop from 100kmh? The numbers don’t lie…
Introducing Wheels Car of the Year 2023: The Contenders
Our top gong is back for ’23. Here’s who made the starting grid
Australia's best electric cars for 2023
We’ve tested nearly every EV below six figures in Australia to rank the best on sale today
2023 BYD Atto 3 pricing and features: Price rise for electric SUV
China's BYD Atto 3 has been hit by a circa-$3600 price increase, removing its title as the cheapest electric vehicle in Australia
VFACTS: BYD sales in Australia revealed for the first time, as EV registrations soar
BYD has announced its first batch of sales for the Atto 3 small SUV, which has placed second only to the Tesla Model Y in the EV charts despite a several-week stop-sale
BYD Dolphin & Seal EVs delayed, 2023 orders and deliveries confirmed
With 2023 on the horizon, BYD’s local distributor has confirmed pre-orders will open later than planned
2023 BYD Atto 3: Five-star ANCAP score confirmed for Australia
The BYD Atto 3 electric SUV is now rated five stars in Australia following a remedy for child restraint concerns
2023 BYD Atto 3 deliveries likely to resume after ‘easy fix’
Currently under a pause in deliveries due to ADR compliance issues, the BYD Atto 3 is going through the requisite process, with the solution likely a simple one
BYD announces partnership with Ampol in Australia
Importer of BYD cars, EV Direct, becomes the second company to team up with Ampol in Australia
BYD launches in Europe with three electric vehicles
The Chinese brand unveiled three EVs at the Paris Motor Show, including one familiar to Australia
2023 BYD Atto 3: ANCAP crash testing in progress, results expected soon
Crash testing results from ANCAP – and its European equivalent, Euro NCAP – for the BYD Atto 3 are likely to be released in the coming months
BYD Atto 3 delivered to first Victorian buyer during public presentation
BYD’s first local Atto 3 EV was publicly presented to Victoria’s first buyer at a special event on Wednesday
BYD backflips on service pricing, but no change to Australian warranty
The electric vehicle brand has confirmed its warranty length and servicing details for Australia