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BYD calls its Tang hybrid SUV a ‘plug-in powerhouse’

BYD announced its top-selling hybrid model in China, the Tang midsize crossover SUV, is now available in the Philippines. The carmaker, which said it is the largest electric vehicle manufacturer in the world, noted the Tang is…

Toyota, BYD to build electric cars together

IN A move that demonstrates its increasing partnerships with Chinese carmakers as it plans to build affordable EVs in China, Toyota Motor on Friday said it would develop battery electric vehicles with BYD Co., Ltd. In a…

BYD addresses range anxiety

One reason why electric cars are not marketable, aside from their high retail prices, is range anxiety.…

BYD pure electric fleet goes to Europe

BYD rolled out recently three zero-emission commercial vehicles for fleet customers in Europe.…

BYD debuts Qin hybrid at MIAS

Solar Transport Automotive Resources Corp., (STAR Corp.), the exclusive distributor of BYD vehicles in the Philippines, unveiled the QIN (pronounced as CHIN), BYD’s second-generation Plug-in-Hybrid Sports Saloon, during the Manila International Auto Show at the World Trade…

BYD’s sporty imp: the F Zero hatchback

BYD (Build Your Dreams) Co. Ltd. is reportedly building dreams of its own: to become China’s largest automaker by volume in 2015, up from its current fourth place, and the world’s biggest by 2025. Since 2015 is…

BYD F0 proves its mettle on the racetrack

The BYD F0 posted decent times during the recently concluded Time Attack segment of Circuit Showdown held at the Batangas Racing Circuit last weekend. The vehicle, which was piloted by Keith Bryan Haw, last saw action also…

BYD F5 Suri: Are you ready for the next wave?

I’ve had the pleasure (or should I say displeasure?) of driving a whole load of China-made cars which were generally, in my opinion, unfit for public consumption and road use. Stories of door handles coming off or…

China’s maverick automaker now in PH

When German auto giant Volkswagen (VW) and Warren Buffet-backed Chinese carmaker BYD Co. Ltd. pulled out all the stops to set Sept. 27 as the date for announcing their entry into the Philippine car market, many thought…