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BYD Dolphin Surf: The Chinese EV that put the fear of God into Europe’s car makers
Once known as the Seagull, this is the little Chinese EV that put the fear of God into Europe’s car makers. What’s it actually like now that it’s here, though?
Share slump overshadows BYD’s European breakthrough over Tesla
Chinese car maker’s overseas sales more than doubled in the first half of 2025, overtaking Tesla in Europe for the first time
German car industry seeks fightback amid slumping market share
German automakers face shrinking market share and job cuts. Can they recover?
BYD’s Land Cruiser rival inches closer to Ireland
BYD’s luxury brand Denza is coming to the UK, and it’s got an ultra-rugged plug-in hybrid 4x4 too
Why Starbucks and others are losing ground in China
Western firms are being outmanoeuvred by Chinese counterparts
Is China’s car industry on the brink of crisis?
Car makers are selling and exporting new cars as ‘zero miles’ used in an effort to keep factories running
EV Q&A: Will ‘vegan’ interiors be hard-wearing in the long term?
Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions
Should electric car incentives be more creative?
Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions
BYD brings EV price wars to small cars in Europe
EU tariffs may limit discounting but Chinese carmakers will appeal to consumers with advanced technology
EV Q&A: Why can’t I have a swing-out arm for kerbside charging in Dublin?
Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions
Tesla’s Chinese made EVs sale slump continues
European sales rout continues, spurred by aging model lineup and Elon Musk’s political activities
EV Q&A: Why doesn’t Ireland use roadside furniture for charging electric vehicles?
Helping to separate electric-vehicle myths from facts, we are here to answer all your EV questions
BYD Sealion 7 should make a splash in Ireland’s hottest EV segment
The new crossover takes aim at best-selling EV models such as VW’s ID.4 and Tesla’s Model Y
EV Q&A: Should I buy an out-of-warranty, used electric car?
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Chinese EV shares tumble as BYD sparks ‘rat race’ price war fears
Electric vehicle leader announces fresh round of price cuts for its models
BYD sells more electric vehicles in Europe than Tesla for first time
Chinese car group has been pushing to expand into overseas markets for past few years
Why has the German economy gone from Europe’s engine to its anchor?
Miscalculations on security, exports and energy have created a storm in Europe’s largest economy
Tesla is paying price for Elon Musk taking eye off road long before joining Trump’s orbit
EV carmaker, struggling with a dated selection of models, is being outmanoeuvred by China’s BYD
China’s CATL says it has overtaken BYD on 5-minute EV battery charging time
New version of flagship Shenxing cell can achieve 520km range compared with BYD’s 470km, claims company
BYD shows off megawatt EV charger – 400km for five minutes’ charging
The rapid-charging figure is a potential game-changer as Chinese car maker BYD begins to set up its own charging network
Tesla suffers worst quarter since 2022 as deliveries tumble
Shares rise on report the company’s chief executive Elon Musk is to leave Trump administration shortly
Tesla car sales in France drop to lowest first-quarter in four years
Market share drops as Tesla cedes ground to BYD and other Chinese brands
BYD’s annual sales top $100bn for first time
Chinese electric vehicle company has benefited from rising demand for plug-in hybrids in its domestic market
Howard Lutnick is wrong about ‘unbelievable’, ‘cheap’ Tesla
Valuation expert estimates car maker’s shares are worth about $150, about 35% below current levels
BMW signals €1bn tariff hit on 2025 earnings
With threats from trade and China, German car maker shares have fallen over 20% in last year
BYD pledges to work with rival Tesla to combat petrol cars
China ‘more open’ to foreign business than the west, says executive vice-president Stella Li
EU eases emissions rules on petrol cars to help industry
Fines for failing to meet CO₂ targets will only be levied in 2027 in recognition of slow EV take-up
China’s economic reboot: Xi wants advanced technology to drive growth and lead West on AI and premium EVs
The presence of Alibaba founder Jack Ma at a meeting of entrepreneurs with Xi Jinping is seen as a sign that the Chinese leader means business
China’s X factor: Xpeng arrives in Ireland with €42k electric G6 SUV
More new Chinese models to follow – there’s even a truck with a built-in personal helicopter in development
BYD’s Atto 2 will shake up the EV market, but don’t expect it to be lots of fun
New compact EV will be taking on the likes of Jeep Avenger, Opel Frontera and Renault Captur in the small SUV sector
China’s electric-vehicle leader BYD posts record sales in 2024
Bigger companies beat targets as intense competition rocks world’s biggest car market
The old order of globalisation may be collapsing – and bringing Germany with it
German car giants, threatened by Chinese rival, employ 7% of total workforce and contribute about 5% of the annual tax take
Over 160 workers in ‘slavery-like conditions’ found at BYD factory site in Brazil
Workers were hired in China by another firm and brought to Brazil irregularly, authorities say
Your EV questions answered: Is it okay to leave an electric car sitting for a while? For how long?
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EV Q&A: Is it possible to reduce the environmental impact of building an electric car?
Your EV questions answered: Producing batteries in Europe could make them 60% more carbon-efficient than importing from China, study suggests
Keen pricing bumps up the appeal of BYD’s new hybrid SUV
Seal-U plug-in hybrid comes with a lengthy electric range and an equally long standard equipment list
Electric vehicles: How much will our electric car cost to charge annually versus the fuel costs of an equivalent petrol car?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
EV Q&A: Are there different kinds of batteries used in electric cars? Which one is best?
Helping to separate electric vehicle myths from facts, we’re here to answer all your EV questions
BYD revenue eclipses Tesla for first time as EV giants go head to head
Chinese carmaker insulated from falling consumer EV demand by hybrid vehicle line-up
Paris Motor Show goes big on electric despite buyer reticience
Reborn Renault 4 EV is the electric star of this year’s Paris show, but the undercurrent is all about China
Why a car parts shortage is driving up insurance premiums
Europe is suffering a drought of spare parts for cars, and it’s making life expensive
VW and Volvo woes show challenges of change to EVs
Both carmakers struggling with transition to electric vehicles
First look: BYD’s new electric hatch is a shorter Seal, the latest dramatic expansion of the sub-brand
Seal 06 GT is the full production version of the Ocean M concept vehicle
What will the EU’s new Chinese car tariff mean for buyers?
New tariffs will vary by manufacturer, but European car makers deem the measures pointless, even counterproductive
Shares jump in BYD despite European tariffs on Chinese EVs
BYD car maker is among the best-placed Chinese companies to cope with new tariffs thanks to European factory
China vows ‘all necessary measures’ over EU move to impose additional tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles
Beijing accuses bloc of ‘weaponising’ trade issues
Elon Musk does a U-turn and criticises US tariffs on Chinese EVs
Analyst says Tesla boss trying to limit retaliatory action for US companies in China, with carmakers ‘petrified’ of being shut out of Chinese market
China’s sub-€20,000 electric car is coming to Europe
EU anti-subsidy investigation is unlikely to extinguish the threat of a cheap BYD car that includes rotating touch screen and wireless phone charging
Buffett won’t heed Musk’s suggestion to buy Tesla shares
Oracle of Omaha says he doesn’t know where the major car companies will be in five or 10 years
The Irish Times view on Xi Jinping’s European visit: tensions remain over trade and Ukraine
The Chinese leader was left in no doubt about the depth of feeling among European governments
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