The group outlined security risks and economic threats to the U.S. posed by subsidized Chinese automobiles and connected vehicle technology.
September 18, 2026BYD News Updates
Major carmakers urge Congress to permanently ban Chinese cars
The head of the Alliance for Automotive Innovation said lawmakers should ban Chinese connected cars as well as related vehicle software and hardware before the legislative session ends in January.
September 3, 2026BYD asks about taking over Canada Stellantis plant
Most of the vehicles Canada produces are exported to the U.S., but the trade war and the lack of a new product earmarked for the factory have clouded its future.
August 31, 2026VW faces defining test as CEO pushes for deep cost cuts
Management is arguing the automaker needs an all-hands overhaul, including a carve-out of the VW brand, to withstand mounting competition from Chinese rivals.
July 8, 2026'China Speed' Is the Global Auto Industry's New Benchmark
Global automakers' new yardstick is defined by rapid-fire development cycles, software-first design and relentless cost compression born of China’s EV boom.
March 23, 2026BYD Files Lawsuit Challenging Trump’s Tariffs in US Court
A Supreme Court decision on the legality of the levies is pending. Chinese company BYD's American units said they brought their suit as they’re not assured of a refund.
February 10, 2026BYD’s $60B Wipeout Points to Deeper Turmoil for China EVs
BYD’s Hong Kong-listed shares are down this week after disappointing sales data, extending a selloff that has shaved off more than $60 billion in market value since May.
February 6, 2026Automakers Face an ‘EV Winter’ in 2026 as Sales Growth Slows
Growth in global sales of EVs is expected to slow as China winds down some subsidies, Europe wavers on its phase-out of combustion engines, and U.S. producers make a U-turn from the segment.
January 6, 2026Tesla Loses EV Crown to BYD After Second Annual Sales Drop
BYD increased battery-electric vehicle sales both for the quarter and the full year, delivering almost 2.26 million EVs in 2025 to Tesla’s 1.64 million.
January 5, 2026BYD Halts Plan to Build Mexico Car Plant Over Trump’s Trade War
Top Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD has shelved plans to build a major plant in Mexico over geopolitical tensions and uncertainty stemming from President Donald Trump’s trade policies.
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