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BYD has won a significant legal victory against a Chinese EV blogger, with a court upholding a ruling ordering the creator known as "Long Ge Talks EVs" to pay roughly $293,000 in compensation and issue a public apology. The blogger released an apology video this week, admitting that his earlier content discussing repairs to BYD battery, motor, and electric-control systems lacked verified technical evidence and damaged the company's reputation. The ruling ordered the blogger to stop the infringem

Watch Your Back, MG Cyberster For a while now, the MG Cyberster has been sitting in a pretty unique spot. It’s one of the few true electric roadsters on sale today, and more importantly, one of the only proper two-seat EV convertibles. Now, it looks like it may finally have a serious rival. BYD introduced the Formula X at Auto China 2026, a two-door convertible from its newer performance brand, Fang Cheng Bao. Where the MG Cyberster feels closer to a grand tourer, the Formula X is clearly target

BYD’s Rise Meets Resistance at Home BYD has been one of the most formidable success stories to emerge from China’s auto industry. Its meteoric rise has been so pronounced that it has even been linked to a potential entry into Formula 1, while also forcing Tesla to rethink its software update strategy and competitive positioning. For years, BYD’s vertical integration, aggressive pricing, and rapid model rollout gave it an edge both domestically and globally. But the latest numbers suggest that m

Questioning the Basis for Tariffs Historically, Chinese automakers have had little to no presence in the U.S. market, largely due to steep import tariffs and geopolitical tensions. That could begin to change, however, as a report by Caijing via CarNewsChina says BYD has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. government challenging several tariff-related executive orders. Filed on January 26 by four U.S.-based BYD subsidiaries, the lawsuit (case number 26-00847) argues that the use of tariffs under the

Charging at Drive-Thru Speed BYD has announced on its WeChat account that its Flash Charging technology – capable of charging an electric vehicle to about 97 percent in as little as nine minutes – is coming to KFC locations in China. What sets this apart from typical charging stations is the added convenience: customers can order food directly through their vehicle’s infotainment system while en route. This partnership could prove significant, given that both BYD and KFC are leaders in their res

Beyond Setting Record Lap Times BYD’s premium sub-brand, Yangwang, is taking a different approach from its parent company’s reputation for rapid growth and electrification. Over the past year, Yangwang has focused on performance and technology of the U9 supercar, producing numbers that rival established luxury brands and drawing attention for more than just its unusual name. However, Yangwang isn’t just chasing Nürburgring lap times or headline-grabbing specs. The brand is also working on luxury

EV Range and Charging Speed Have Always Been the Biggest Hurdles For all the progress electric vehicles have made over the past decade, range anxiety and charging speed remain two of the biggest barriers to wider adoption. Automakers have repeatedly promised breakthroughs that would make charging an EV nearly as quick and convenient as filling up with gasoline. Some companies are even developing ultra-fast charging systems that could dramatically reduce waiting times, but these technologies are

New Model, New Charging Standard “Ready in five 5, full in 9, cold add 3,” that’s the breakthrough that’s coming to Europe next month with the Denza Z9GT. This will be the first time that BYD’s Flash Charging makes an appearance. Charging will be almost as fast as fueling up with this technology – with the right charger, of course. The new model is set to launch at Paris’ Palais Garnier opera house on April 8, 2026, and there’s more to it than just another premium electric vehicle (EV). 

BYD's new subcompact brings cutting-edge tech and affordability together. The 2026 Seagull—marketed internationally as the Dolphin Mini was launched on May 11, 2026, following its reveal at the Beijing Motor Show. With prices between $10,300 and $12,600, the updated subcompact brings advanced driver-assistance hardware to the budget segment via a new "Surf" trim. This configuration offers an optional LiDAR system and a manufacturer-claimed 251-mile driving range.

Racing the Gas Pump Electric vehicles have come a long way in making themselves more appealing to buyers, particularly by addressing range anxiety through improved DC fast-charging capabilities. However, most models — including the Hyundai Ioniq 5 — still require around 20 minutes to charge from 10 to 80 percent, which is considerably longer than the few minutes it takes to refuel a gasoline-powered car. BYD — the automaker that bested Tesla in BEV sales last year — may have a potential solution

Nine minutes to fully charge an EV and drive 600 miles isn't a marketing exaggeration. It required BYD to rebuild nearly everything to bring EV charging on par with the time taken to fuel up an internal combustion engine vehicle. The foundation of BYD's Flash Charging is a 1,000V electrical architecture that lets the system push enormous power without the current climbing to dangerous levels. Nothing about this was off-the-shelf. BYD had to manufacture components that simply didn't exist. There'

Fuel Prices are Doing the Selling Rising fuel prices – driven by trouble in the Middle East – are putting EVs back in the spotlight. As oil prices rise, it’s easier to show buyers why EVs make sense. Lower running costs, fewer trips to the pump, and less stress about sudden price hikes turn EVs from a trend into a smart, everyday choice. This isn’t just a US story. Europe, the UK, Brazil, and plenty of developing markets are all seeing more people switch to EVs. Chinese brands like BYD are ready

Dynasty Mindset There's no doubt about it, when it comes to Chinese car manufacturers, BYD is number 1. While America continues to shun these brands, BYD has expanded into every region, slowly chipping away at their market share in each country. The reason for its success is that it offers very affordable, decent-quality models. There is, though, still a certain level within the brand that caters to the more affluent individuals, and these cars are categorized as "Dynasty line" models – and the

BYD's Monthly Decline Back in February, it was reported that BYD recorded its fifth straight month of sales decline. That said, it was the world leader in EVs, surpassing Tesla by about 600,000 units in 2025. Still, the Chinese automaker isn't having a very good first quarter this year, and the situation in its home market isn't helping. Cooling demand for EVs isn't making the situation any better, and the Chinese auto industry's fiercely competitive nature means you may be up for a few months,

BYD Sales Onslaught Continues BYD is not slowing down. Fresh off overtaking Tesla as the world’s top EV seller, the Chinese giant has unveiled its latest flagship SUV, the Great Tang. Within just 24 hours of launch, the model secured over 30,000 pre-orders, reinforcing the brand’s accelerating dominance in the global EV race and highlighting strong domestic appetite for high-end electrified SUVs. The Great Tang backs that hype with serious numbers and hardware. The rear-wheel-drive version deliv

Sales Under Pressure For years, Tesla held the global crown as the leader in electric vehicles. That dominance was challenged when BYD overtook Tesla to become the world’s top-selling EV maker last year. However, Reuters reports that the Chinese automaker has now posted its fifth consecutive month of declining sales—making Tesla’s strategic shift more apparent than ever. For context, Tesla is increasingly prioritizing its AI-centric initiatives beyond passenger vehicle sales, particularly its ro

High Stakes at High Speed The Chevrolet C8 Corvette ZR1 may be touted as the most extreme production version ever built, but that doesn’t mean it’s immune to mishaps. In fact, one Corvette ZR1 recently spun out and slammed into a wall during a drag race against a Nissan GT-R, raising questions about what exactly went wrong. In an Instagram post shared by the Nissan owner himself, @everythingavron, the GT-R pulled away early during a rolling start – an advantage likely tied to its standard all-wh

Cadillac is marking its debut season in Formula 1 in style with a new, limited edition of its CT5-V Blackwing called the F1 Collector Series. Unveiled on the eve of this Sunday’s Miami Grand Prix, which will be the inaugural home race for the Cadillac Formula 1 Team, the CT5-V Blackwing F1 Collector Series brings more than just unique styling touches. You’re looking at the most powerful Blackwing model Cadillac ever made, and therefore the pinnacle of the V-Series lineup. The Ultimate Track-Focu

The Cadillac CT5-V Blackwing needs no introduction. It’s one of the great V8-powered sports sedans on sale today, combining neck-snapping speed with superb handling. It also represents the last of the great old-school sports sedans to combine rear-wheel drive, a V8, and a manual gearbox. For fans of the hot Caddy, a new Deep Ocean Package has been introduced in limited numbers. Although it doesn’t add more power, it gives the sedan an even more alluring look and feel, but it all comes at an eye-

Cumulative Sales Cadillac has just crossed a major milestone in its history as an automaker. While it may seem like a drop in the bucket compared to other EV makers like BYD or Tesla, the fact that it sold over 100,000 luxury EVs is something worth celebrating in some form or another. As the brand stated: "100,000 Cadillac EVs and Counting," this figure is for the United States. It's been less than four years since the brand launched the Lyriq, the luxury automaker's best-selling EV. Since then

Not Your Usual Garage Guest Jay Leno has long featured all kinds of incredible cars, from classics like the recently showcased 1930 Packard 734 Speedster to one-off builds. But his latest feature is not exactly an everyday sight. Leno welcomed General Motors President Mark Reuss and Cadillac’s Formula 1 car, which should be the most expensive Cadillac in the garage, with F1 cars costing tens of millions of dollars. The two kicked things off with perhaps the most obvious question: why not Corvett

A Naming Experiment That Never Quite Landed Cadillac’s torque-based badging system is officially being retired, closing the chapter on a naming strategy that always felt misaligned with its primary audience. Introduced in 2019, the system used numerical designations like 350, 600, or 1000 to represent torque output in Newton-meters, rounded to the nearest increment. On paper, it was meant to create consistency across both internal combustion and electric vehicles while positioning Cadillac as a

GM's luxury brand had an interesting shift in recent years Over the past few years, Cadillac, General Motors' premier luxury marque, has had quite the tidal shift. In the decades before German imports dominated the U.S. luxury car market, Cadillac was the byword in all-out American luxury, as big boulevard cruising slabs were the vehicular statement pieces of the well-to-do. However, in the 21st century, today's Cadillac has undergone a rebirth, largely due to a Renaissance-like wave of new all

And the Survey Says... Apple CarPlay and Android Auto will continue to be offered in the Cadillac Lyriq, despite GM's push to remove the features from its cars in the near future. This includes wired and wireless iterations of the popular smartphone pairing software. According to GM Authority's sources, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are often cited as "must-haves" in vehicle infotainment systems. Considering the backlash the brand faced in 2023, when it first announced its decision to phase ou

Cadillac’s $3,995 Paint Option Pushes Lyriq Pricing Into Unusual Territory Cadillac has found a new lever to pull on pricing, and this time, it has nothing to do with batteries or supply chains. For 2026, the automaker is introducing Magnus Metal Frost, a $3,995 paint option available only on the Lyriq-V Premium. That figure brushes up against the cost of an entry-level used car, with older Honda Civics in some markets still trading in that range. The move lands at a moment when affordability is