BYD Achieves 5-Star C-NCAP and a New High Score for Chinese Brands
Sep 13, 2013
The BYD F5 Suri had achieved notoriety for being the first remote-driving-enabled 5 seat, family sedan ever mass-produced (in 2012), but now Chinaâs Automotive Technology and Research Center (CATARC), the national authority on vehicle safety, has released the latest nationwide C-NCAP evaluation results (published ... Continue reading
The First Zero-Emissions, 12 Meter, All-Electric Bus Launches Passenger Service in Canada
Jul 21, 2013
The first completely zero-emissions, all-electric bus is now operating in revenue service on the public streets of the Capital City of Canada --a first in all of Canada! Today, public transit passengers may ride in the long-range, ultra-quiet, BYD electric bus in operation by both the Sociel de transport de l'Outaouais ... Continue reading
Europe's Largest Zero-Emissions, Electric Bus Contract Awarded to BYD
Jul 20, 2013
It was announced today at a signing ceremony that BYD Company, Ltd. was selected to supply Europe's largest, ZERO emissions, all-electric bus fleet. The fleet will be used to transfer passengers between airport terminals and aircraft at one of Europe's leading airports; the Amsterdam Schiphol Airport. ... Continue reading
Uruguay Launches First "ZERO EMISSIONS" Pure-Electric Buses
May 26, 2013
BUQUEBUS and CTS Auto S.A. in partnership with Chinese automaker, BYD Ltd unveiled the first 12 meter rapid transit bus powered 100% by electricity in Uruguay and the region today. The ceremony was the culmination of an Electric Bus contract announced last year and was attended by President Mujica, Roberto Kreimerman M ... Continue reading
Chinese Auto Manufacturer BYD Features Latest Models Equipped with DTS Digital Surround
May 23, 2013
DTS, Inc. , a pioneer in next generation ultra high-definition audio solutions and audio enhancement technologies, today announced further collaboration with BYD, a rapidly-growing automotive and green-energy technology company in China, to expand implementation of DTS Digital Surround into four models of BYD vehicle ... Continue reading
Hong Kong's First Pure-Electric Taxis Begin Service, Revolutionizing Public Transport
May 16, 2013
Today, BYD announced the launch of Hong Kong's first all-electric taxi fleet, BYD e6 electric cross-over sedan at a launch ceremony held at the Hong Kong Science Park. BYD closely collaborated with Sime Darby Motors Group (Sime Darby), Hong Kong Taxi & Public Light Bus Association Limited, The Link Management Limited, ... Continue reading
Nuance and BYD Unveil Voice-Enabled In-Car Systems in China
Apr 23, 2013
Nuance Communications, Inc. and BYD together announced that Nuance's automotive voice technologies will power new line of BYD sedan vehicles, branded Si-Rui. BYD is one of China's leading domestic automotive manufacturers. BYD demonstrated the model and its advanced in-car navigation at the 2013 Shanghai Auto Show on A ... Continue reading
Bogota Launches All-electric Taxi Fleet Using Long-Range BYD e6 Cross-over Sedan
Dec 11, 2012
BYD Ltd and Praco Didacol (BYD's Colombian distribution partner) will hold a Press Conference tomorrow, December 12th at 10:30AM at the Avenida el Dorado No 78-20 Bogota, Colombia, with BYD's Chairman Chuanfu Wang to announce that the first South American, all-electric taxi fleet will be launching next month. Not only ... Continue reading
Henny Hemmes The Auto Channel's Senior European Editor Appointed World Car of the Year Jurist
Dec 10, 2012
Henny Hemmes, the Auto Channelâs senior European editor, has been installed as a juror for the World Car Awards. The WCA is a program initiated by, organized by, and conducted by automotive journalists from all over the world for the election of the World Car of the Year (WCOTY). Henny is part of the 7-member inte ... Continue reading
Consumer Reports 2012 Annual Auto Reliability Survey +VIDEO
Oct 29, 2012
ONSUMER REPORTS AUTO RELIABILITY SURVEY: FORD CONTINUES FALL WHILE SEVEN JAPANESE BRANDS TOP LIST Audi and Cadillac make major jumps in rankings YONKERS, NYâA perfect storm of reliability problems has dropped Ford to next to last among the 28 car brands ranked in Consumer Reports 2012 Annual Auto Reliability Surve ... Continue reading
First Thailand Orders for Long-range BYD e6 EV
Sep 10, 2012
One of Thailand's top power companies, Metropolitan Electricity Authority (MEA), placed orders for 3 long-range, all-electric, 5-passenger BYD e6s and charging pedestals. This is BYD's first new energy vehicle business in Thailand, opening a new country for global business expansions. MEA is one of the three largest po ... Continue reading
First Mass-Production, Remote-Driving-Enabled Sedan Goes on Sale in China
Aug 31, 2012
This week BYD, the company that delivered the world's first mass-production, dual-mode Electric Vehicle --the F3DM, is now bringing to market another first: the first remote-driving-enabled 5-seat, family sedan -- the BYD Su Rui" (pronounced suri"). Consumer sales launched in Beijing with prices starting at just un ... Continue reading
Aug 28, 2012
San Diego August 27, 2012; Strategic Vision announces results of its 2012 Total Quality Index⢠(TQI) study. With the industry best of only 17% of owners reporting problems, Toyota Motor Sales corporation had the lowest reported problems, resulting in Strategic Vision's lowest âProblem Impact Measureâ (PI ... Continue reading
Aug 7, 2012
This announcement is made by BYD Company Limited on a voluntary basis. The Company and all members of its Board of Directors hereby warrant the truth, accuracy, completeness of the contents in this announcement, and the absence of any false information, misleading statements or material omissions. ... Continue reading
2012 JD Power Initial Quality Study Close-up Look
Jun 22, 2012
</p><p>By Steve Purdy <br>TheAutoChannel.com <br>Michigan Bureau </p><P>Detroit MI June 19, 2012; The U.S. auto industry posted the best improvement in performance since 2009 in this yearâs important Initial Quality Survey conducted by J.D. Power and Associates. In the IQSâ 26 year history the average new car ... Continue reading
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