It scored a perfect 100% in Post Crash tests
by Billy Caluag
We get to test some cool cars along the way
BYD and Denza invited us to a road trip across Western Sichuan, China, to experience their cars while taking in the province's lush scenery. If you've never been to China before, that would make both of us. Before this trip,
by Lije Martin
It’s the first BYD in a while to miss out on the five-star safety rating
We've gotten so used to seeing five-star safety ratings from the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) that anything less seems to be subpar. In the case of the BYD Sealion 5, which recently got three stars, it's even
Are you excited for this one? We sure are
No, but we see the resemblance. This is the BYD Ti 7, and it's sold in China under Fangchengbao, the same sub-brand that houses the Denza B5 and B8 in that market. The Ti 7 is set to arrive in
by Lije Martin
This plug-in hybrid SUV’s got a boxy design akin to the pricier Denza B5 and B8
Back in August, the BYD Ti 7 appeared on the Department of Energy's list of recognized EVs with both 2WD and 4WD variants. This month, during our trip to China, BYD Philippines confirmed that the Ti 7 will be available in
by Lije Martin
These can recharge EVs from 10% to 97% in just nine minutes
During a recent trip to Sichuan Province in China, we got a chance to see BYD's Flash Chargers up close. For those unfamiliar with the brand's Flash Charging technology, these T-shaped structures provide EV charging at a rapid pace-
by Lije Martin
Could the upcoming Seagull look like a proper hot hatch?
BYD recently shared the initial design sketches of the second-generation BYD Seagull hatchback. We are expecting to see the longer Great Seagull later this year, and these drawings give us some insight into its new design.The mostly white render shows
by Billy Caluag
This is courtesy of a bigger battery
The BYD Atto 2 landed on Philippine shores earlier this year, but the subcompact crossover has just received a substantial update in China. There, the fully electric Atto 2 EV has been upgraded with a larger 51.13kWh battery, giving it 501km
by Billy Caluag
This is part of the city’s long-term investment in clean energy
BYD Cars Philippines and the Muntinlupa LGU have partnered to electrify a portion of the city's police fleet. The automotive company turned over eight BYD Dolphin patrol cars, strengthening police operations and advancing the city's green technology program. The eight
by Lije Martin
That marks a 99% year-on-year increase for BYD Cars Philippines
BYD Cars Philippines announced that it has sold 28,399 units from January to August 2026. This officially marks a 99% year-on-year improvement in local sales-in 2025, the Chinese carmaker sold 26,122 units for the whole year.This
The Everyman’s flagship EV
Seems like every time you blink, there's a new BYD product out on the market. Or, failing that, a new variant of a new product, as the carmaker tries to stuff every single market segment and sub-segment, every last inch
by Niky Tamayo
It’s set to launch in China this year
In-depth details on the larger, more powerful BYD Seagull previewed in July are still in the shadows, but at least now it has a name. Meet the BYD Great Seagull, the Chinese carmaker's upcoming answer to the Geely EX2 and
by Lije Martin
Cited factors include a weak PHP and other brands lagging behind
Despite being one of the big winners in the EV boom caused by soaring oil prices, ACMobility posted a P57 million loss in the first half of 2026. InsiderPH reports that this is in contrast with BYD's continued surge in the
by Angelo Nieto
We also compare the midsize Jaecoo to the Kia Sorento Hybrid
While the more rugged diesel pickup-based passenger vehicles dominate the local midsize SUV segment, the sleeker unibody midsize SUV segment is showing signs of a resurgence thanks to a crop of new models featuring electrified drivetrain options.One of the midsize
80% of the buyers opted for the top-of-the-line variant
Just two weeks after the BYD Racco officially launched in Japan, the non-Japanese kei car has already received more than 1,000 orders. More than 800 of those sales were for the 300 Premium, the top-of-the-line variant priced
by Lije Martin
Another big and boxy PHEV could be coming our way
Last week, BYD confirmed it was bringing the Ti 7 PHEV over to the UK, taking the competition directly to Land Rover's home turf. Now, per its appearance in the Department of Energy's list of recognized EVs, the big, boxy
by Angelo Nieto
It’s called the Ti 7, and preorders have just opened in the UK
As evidenced by the number of Jaecoo 7s on UK roads right now, buyers in the country clearly aren't put off by the 'Temu Range Rover' tag. And now it looks like BYD wants a slice of Land Rover's homemade,
by Greg Potts
Is that a drop-down screen?
During Auto China 2026, BYD revealed its new flagship full-size SUV, the BYD Sealion 08. At the time, we were limited to the exterior view. But just this week, BYD Auto Ocean Network sales division Zhang Zhuo officially revealed the SUV'
by Lije Martin
Can BYD beat the Japanese at their own game?
The BYD Racco has finally debuted in Japan, ready to take on established kei cars from legacy carmakers. At launch, BYD's fully electric Racco is offered in three variants, with two battery sizes between them.The lineup starts with the Racco
by Billy Caluag
It’s the first BYD model to introduce an ‘Essential’ variant
The BYD Seal 5 DM-i has been reenergized with an improved battery and a longer driving range. While many creature comforts and premium touches have been removed, the updated model more than makes up for it in price and performance.This
by Billy Caluag
Is the Sealion 6 getting a refresh for 2027?
BYD Cars Philippines just unveiled the refreshed Seal 5 DM-i this week, but a recent listing from the Department of Energy tells us that another popular nameplate may be due for an update. The agency's database of recognized electric vehicles
by Billy Caluag
