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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.

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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.

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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.

Chinese EV giant BYD reports 55% drop in Q1 net profit

Shenzhen-based EV and battery giant BYD achieved a profit of 4.08 billion yuan (S$763.7 million) during the first three months of the year, the statement showed, down 55 per cent year-on-year.
Shenzhen-based EV and battery giant BYD achieved a profit of 4.08 billion yuan (S$763.7 million) during the first three months of the year, the statement showed, down 55 per cent year-on-year.

Payment issues mar first day of registration for BYD Singapore International Marathon

Runners taking part in the 2025 Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon on Dec 7. This year's event has a new title sponsor in BYD.
Runners taking part in the 2025 Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon on Dec 7. This year's event has a new title sponsor in BYD.

Shopping for a new car? Four tips to get the most bang for your buck

Those buying new cars today must contend with two policy changes introduced since January 2026 that directly affect car ownership costs:  the tightening of the Vehicular Emissions Scheme (YES) criteria and the reduction of Preferential Additional Registration Fee (PARF) rebate.
Those buying new cars today must contend with two policy changes introduced since January 2026 that directly affect car ownership costs:  the tightening of the Vehicular Emissions Scheme (YES) criteria and the reduction of Preferential Additional Registration Fee (PARF) rebate.

China’s BYD says fire broke out at parking garage in Shenzhen; no casualties

The carmarker said the garage was a parking area for "test and scrapped" vehicles.
The carmarker said the garage was a parking area for "test and scrapped" vehicles.

BYD’s profit slump shows China’s EV downturn is far from over

Exports have held up so far in 2026, in contrast to the slump in domestic sales, and BYD is looking to sell 1.3 million cars outside China in 2026.
Exports have held up so far in 2026, in contrast to the slump in domestic sales, and BYD is looking to sell 1.3 million cars outside China in 2026.

BYD showrooms are bustling across Asia after Iran oil shock

Stripping out the effect of Lunar New Year timing, sales for the first two months of 2026 fell 36 per cent to 400,241 units.
Stripping out the effect of Lunar New Year timing, sales for the first two months of 2026 fell 36 per cent to 400,241 units.

US carmakers risk being reduced to niche producers of petrol vehicles

A worker fits a wheel onto a Ford Bronco at the automaker's plant in Wayne, Mich.  US automakers are facing difficult choices.
A worker fits a wheel onto a Ford Bronco at the automaker's plant in Wayne, Mich.  US automakers are facing difficult choices.

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