BYD Auto Co.
China's BYD expands U.S. manufacturing plant
Thu, 15, Sep 2016Chinese automaker BYD, which is backed by Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway, said it launched its second of three phases of construction at its manufacturing plant in Lancaster, Calif., on Tuesday.
Samsung invests $449 million in China's BYD
Fri, 22, Jul 2016Samsung pursued a stake in EV specialist BYD after an affiliate was among foreign battery makers left off a list of suppliers approved by China, where sales of EVs are surging and the government has sped up construction of charging points. For Samsung, the foray into the auto industry is also a way to help make up for declining growth in hardware businesses such as televisions and smartphones.
AutoNews Now: 'Pokemon Go' pushback
Fri, 15, Jul 2016'Pokemon Go' pushback: Game craze prompts safety warnings; Detroit 3 share swaps; Jeep on global climb; Takata settles Fla. case; $255M Denso payout; Stamps depict vintage pickups.
Samsung seeks stake in China's BYD to boost chip business
Thu, 14, Jul 2016Samsung Electronics said it was in talks to acquire a stake in Chinese automaker BYD, a move it said would help the South Korean electronics giant boost its chip business for electric vehicles.
June's EV leader? Guess again
Mon, 10, Aug 2015Battery maker-turned-automaker BYD of China says it led the industry in global electric-vehicle sales in June.
Cuba orders 719 cars from China's BYD for tourist rentals
Fri, 03, Jul 2015The Cuban government ordered 719 cars from China's BYD Co. which it will rent out to tourists in a deal that is a bright spot for Chinese automakers facing a weak export market.
New generation of cheaper batteries adds power to hybrids, cut fuel use
Wed, 25, Mar 2015A new generation of hybrid cars that combine electric and gas power in new ways are emerging as a low-cost alternative for automakers and consumers as batteries get cheaper and more efficient. The new microhybrid systems are coming on line just as automakers face a U.S. goal of 54.5 miles per gallon on average by 2025.
China's BYD takes aim at Tesla in battery factory race
Fri, 13, Mar 2015Chinese automaker BYD aims to triple its production of batteries as it takes on Tesla Motors in the race to supply electric vehicles and boost energy storage.
