BYD Auto Co.

China to scrap foreign ownership caps on automakers by 2022
April 17The move is a major policy shift that will open the market wider to automakers such as Nissan and Tesla. It comes amid a trade standoff between Washington and Beijing, and signals the end of a 1994 rule in the biggest auto market that limits foreign automakers to a 50 percent share of any local venture.

Buffett-backed BYD to open electric-truck plant in Canada
Nov. 15, 2017BYD, the Chinese electric-vehicle maker backed by Warren Buffett, plans to open its first assembly plant in Canada, anticipating a surge in demand for electric trucks.

Daimler, BYD plan new EVs for China
Sept. 22, 2017Daimler and BYD plan to expand their cooperation in China to bring new electric models to market under the Denza brand. Currently Denza sells just one model.

First Shift: China's BYD plans Canada truck plant
Nov. 15, 2017China's BYD plans Canada truck plant; NAFTA talks resume; VW on defense after execs' offices raided; Tesla responds to bias claims; Buick-GMC marketing plan: Stick with what works.