BYD Auto Co.
Daimler, BYD plan new EVs for China
Sept. 22Daimler 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.
China's BYD expands U.S. manufacturing plant
Sept. 15, 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
July 22, 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
July 15, 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
July 14, 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
Aug. 10, 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
July 3, 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.
