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BYD overtakes Tesla and Kia as the best-selling EV brand in key overseas markets
With over 7% market share, BYD is now the top-selling EV brand in the UK so far in 2026, surpassing Tesla, Kia, and Volkswagen to take the top spot. And it’s not just the UK, BYD is outpacing the competition in severa...
BYD overtakes Tesla and Kia as the best-selling EV brand in key overseas markets
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Stellantis-Mercedes battery JV’s new CEO Allan Swan has Tesla ties
Allan Swan, who led Panasonic's ramp-up of two Tesla gigafactories, will lead Automotive Cells Company. The Stellantis-Mercedes joint venture has scaled back its European expansion amid slower EV adoption.
Stellantis-Mercedes battery JV’s new CEO Allan Swan has Tesla ties
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BYD’s luxury off-road brand unveils first electric sedan and a low-slung sports car [Images]
Fang Cheng Bao is best known for its high-end off-road SUVs, but now BYD’s sub-brand has its sights set on a new market after revealing its first electric sedan and sleek Formula X sports car. more…
BYD’s luxury off-road brand unveils first electric sedan and a low-slung sports car [Images]
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Oscar Piastri issues verdict on McLaren upgrades in Mercedes F1 battle
Oscar Piastri believes McLaren is "not quite" at it's 2025 title-winning level, despite improvements in the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix
Oscar Piastri issues verdict on McLaren upgrades in Mercedes F1 battle
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31k-Mile 2015 Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe
This 2015 Porsche 911 Turbo S coupe is finished in Agate Gray Metallic over a leather interior in Black, and it features the Premium Package Plus, a Burmester sound system, heated and ventilated Adaptive Sport Seats P...
31k-Mile 2015 Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe
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Chery EVs land in Canada, Zeekr starts hiring in Toronto, as China EV makers prep launches
The behind-the-scenes work in the first quarter by China automakers to open the Canadian market is now on display on job boards and commercial parking lots.
Chery EVs land in Canada, Zeekr starts hiring in Toronto, as China EV makers prep launches
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How Tanak can help Toyota's WRC 2027 car development
Ott Tanak taking on a role to help develop Toyota’s 2027 World Rally Championship car will provide useful information and reduce workload for the team's current drivers, says Sebastien Ogier.Toyota has enlisted the se...
How Tanak can help Toyota's WRC 2027 car development
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Aston Martin bucks ugly trend with major F1 milestone
Aston Martin and engine supplier Honda spoke positively in the wake of Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll finishing the Miami Grand Prix, but its champion F1 driver admits the team has a long road ahead.. The post Aston...
Aston Martin bucks ugly trend with major F1 milestone
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New restomod pays tribute to 1995 Audi TTS concept
Dutch firm Autoforma reinstates cues from radical concept car, including primer-grey paintwork Dutch firm Autoforma has revealed a tribute to the 1995 Audi TTS – the concept car that previewed the original drop-top T...
New restomod pays tribute to 1995 Audi TTS concept
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The Real Successor To The McLaren F1 GTR Is Finally Here
McLaren is going racing in the top class at Le Mans, and a customer version is coming at the same time.
The Real Successor To The McLaren F1 GTR Is Finally Here
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Today's top automotive stories on The Daily Hoon: BYD overtakes Tesla and Kia as the best-selling EV brand in key overseas markets; Stellantis-Mercedes battery JV’s new CEO Allan Swan has Tesla ties; BYD’s luxury off-road brand unveils first electric sedan and a low-slung sports car [Images]; Oscar Piastri issues verdict on McLaren upgrades in Mercedes F1 battle; 31k-Mile 2015 Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe. Updated every day at 1:00 PM Eastern Time.
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