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
VFACTS March 2023: SUVs and utes dominate as no passenger cars make top-10
Electric cars may be gaining traction, but the top 10 was all about utes and SUVs in March
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…
VFACTS February 2023: Best Feb since COVID as EV sales gain foothold
Tesla earns a top 10 spot once again, and electric sales overtake hybrids
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
BYD may launch first sodium-ion battery electric car in 2023
The first mass produced sodium-ion battery EV could come from BYD’s new EV city car next year
BYD discussing the purchase of Ford factory in Germany
BYD is reportedly discussing the purchase of Ford’s German Focus factory as part of its planned rapid global expansion
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
BYD electric ute spied
The first purported BYD ute spy shots have been published online, but details are still vague
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
Tesla killers, part one: The new wave of must-have EVs
The newcomers that are gunning for the world’s most successful EV maker
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
Electric utes: What's available, and those coming soon
The electric ute segment is currently untouched in Australia, but there are plenty of options available globally – with some models likely to arrive locally soon
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