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BYD

BYD sales rise for first time in 9 months on overseas demand

BYD delivered 383,453 vehicles in May, up 0.3 per cent from a year earlier. Of that, 160,644 were sold in overseas markets.
BYD delivered 383,453 vehicles in May, up 0.3 per cent from a year earlier. Of that, 160,644 were sold in overseas markets.

Fast Lane

First EV fast-charging hub in HDB carpark in Tengah; most powerful Porsche 911 yet for $1.27m

From left, Dr Choo Pei Ling (MP for Chua Chu Kang GRC), Mr Dean Cher, managing director of SP Mobility and Ms Sun Xueling, Senior Minister of State for Transport, at the launch of the EV fast charging hub at Plantation Plaza in Tengah on May 16, 2026.
From left, Dr Choo Pei Ling (MP for Chua Chu Kang GRC), Mr Dean Cher, managing director of SP Mobility and Ms Sun Xueling, Senior Minister of State for Transport, at the launch of the EV fast charging hub at Plantation Plaza in Tengah on May 16, 2026.

Car review

BYD Seal 6 DM-i a fun-to-drive range champ

Seal deal: Electric drive with engine and large fuel tank for ultra-long range.
Seal deal: Electric drive with engine and large fuel tank for ultra-long range.

BYD debuts chip for self-driving cars it calls China’s most powerful

BYD plans to deploy its computer-assisted driving system to its mass-market EVs such as the Seagull.
BYD plans to deploy its computer-assisted driving system to its mass-market EVs such as the Seagull.

Car review

Denza B5 brings off-road attitude to the urban jungle

The Denza B5 is big on character and tech.
The Denza B5 is big on character and tech.

Former Red Bull boss Horner working with private equity investor Oakley

Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monaco - May 23, 2025 Christian Horner before practice REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq
Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monaco - May 23, 2025 Christian Horner before practice REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

China’s carmakers seek breakthrough to ignite overseas growth

A Hongqi Tiangong S concept car on display at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China, in Beijing, China April 24, 2026.
A Hongqi Tiangong S concept car on display at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition, or Auto China, in Beijing, China April 24, 2026.

Viewpoint

It takes more than James Bond to sell Chinese luxury cars abroad

Denza Z9GT makes its European debut in April 2026.
Denza Z9GT makes its European debut in April 2026.

Viewpoint

Your SUV habit is killing off my favourite car – the station wagon

Spacious and sleek-looking but buyers are shunning station wagons for SUVs.
Spacious and sleek-looking but buyers are shunning station wagons for SUVs.

Branded Content

What Singapore petrol car drivers fear vs the reality of going electric

Ms Veronica Ong, 46, used to spend $600 a month on petrol. Now, she spends $150 a month charging her electric vehicle.
Ms Veronica Ong, 46, used to spend $600 a month on petrol. Now, she spends $150 a month charging her electric vehicle.

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