Tesla Roadster Reveal Set for October 1

Tesla Roadster Reveal Set for October 1

Tesla has put its long-delayed second-generation Roadster back under the spotlight, confirming an October 1 reveal with a short “Go for launch” teaser. For an electric sports car first previewed in 2017, even a firm event date is major news. The Roadster has spent...
BYD Sealion 08 Hits the Road After 12,000 Orders

BYD Sealion 08 Hits the Road After 12,000 Orders

BYD’s new Sealion 08 is moving from launch buzz to the delivery pipeline, with shipments now heading to customers across China after a striking early response. The flagship Ocean-series SUV collected more than 12,000 firm orders in its first 24 hours on sale,...
BYD Formula S Gets September 16 Launch Date

BYD Formula S Gets September 16 Launch Date

BYD is preparing to push one of its fastest-growing brands into fresh territory. Fang Cheng Bao will officially launch the Formula S sedan family in Shanghai on September 16, giving buyers final pricing for a striking new sedan and shooting brake pairing. The...
BYD Makes 1,140-HP Denza Z9 GT More Affordable

BYD Makes 1,140-HP Denza Z9 GT More Affordable

BYD has turned up the pressure in the premium electric-car market with a more accessible version of the Denza Z9 GT. Launched in China on September 9, the new e3 Premium trim brings the shooting-brake-style flagship’s spectacular tri-motor hardware to a price point of...
Tesla China Sales Slide as EV Competition Tightens

Tesla China Sales Slide as EV Competition Tightens

Tesla has opened September with a reminder that the world’s biggest electric-car market is becoming harder to dominate. New China Passenger Car Association data shows the company’s retail sales in China fell 12.4% year on year in August, even as its Shanghai factory...
BYD’s 1,140-HP Denza Z9 GT Targets a Lower Price

BYD’s 1,140-HP Denza Z9 GT Targets a Lower Price

BYD is preparing to make one of its most extravagant electric cars a little more attainable. The company’s premium Denza brand will add a new tri-motor version of the Z9 GT on September 9, retaining the headline 850 kW—about 1,140 hp—powertrain while trimming...