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Once electric vehicle pioneer Nissan turning to China's BYD for carbon credits

Facing EU pollution penalties and lagging EV sales, Japanese automaker looks to offset its fleet emissions by purchasing credits from electric-focused BYD

Roei Zuckerman | 10.26.25

China’s BYD smashes Bugatti's speed record with 496 kph electric supercar

BYD’s Yangwang U9X hit 496.22 kph in Germany, shattering Bugatti’s 2019 record; with 3,027 horsepower from four motors, the limited-edition EV is now the world’s fastest car — and the driver’s screams tell the story

Noam Rhein | 09.21.25

With over 3,000 horsepower, this Chinese electric supercar is set to become the world’s most powerful

BYD to unveil an extreme Yangwang U9 variant with 3,018 hp, set to become the most powerful production car ever; here’s what we know so far

Nir Ben Zaken | 08.11.25

First drive: BYD Dolphin Surf brings electric spark to city streets

The Chinese automaker reshaping global car markets with record-breaking growth has joined the urban EV trend with the Dolphin Surf — its smallest and most affordable model yet in the Israeli showroom; first drive of a potential bestseller in the making

Nir Ben Zaken | 05.24.25

Charge wars: Chinese automakers race to develop ultra-fast EV charging

Chinese automakers’ breakneck pace in ultra-fast charging tech reshapes EV competition, with infrastructure questions threatening to ignite a global charging speed war

Tomer Hadar | 04.03.25

BYD’s 1,000V electric cars promise 5-minute ultra-fast recharging

Chinese automaker's new models and breakthrough tech debuts with 1,000V Super E ultra-fast charging tech, but adoption outside China depends on infrastructure upgrades

Tomer Hadar/Calcalist | 03.19.25

Egypt to drive Chinese car production boom with local manufacturing push

Cairo emerging as hub for Chinese automakers, with brands like Geely, MG and Chery investing in local factories to produce affordable cars for domestic and export markets

Tomer Hadar, Calcalist | 01.25.25

Plugged In and charging ahead: China's EV takeover of Europe

Amid the electric revolution, Chinese automakers dominate global markets, outpacing unprepared European rivals; With hybrids tripling in exports and EVs challenging legacy brands, Europe's automakers face mounting pressure to innovate or risk being overshadowed in this rapidly evolving automotive landscape

Hillel Posek | 12.07.24

BYD Atto 3 fails Euro NCAP safety systems test, German manufactures on top

European safety association EuroNCAP tested driver-assistance systems in five car models, and Israel’s top-selling car, the BYD Atto 3, received a 'Not Recommended' rating

Noam Rhein | 10.25.24

Got an electric car? It might be outdated sooner than you think

Automakers accelerating release of upgraded models, unlike typical 5-year cycle for gasoline cars; Hyundai introduces updated Ioniq 5, and BYD will soon unveil refreshed SEAL; how will this impact used car market?

Tomer Hadar, Calcalist | 07.31.24

BYD סיל דיזיין. המכונית הנמכרת ביותר בישראל

Israeli BYD drivers report control app malfunctions

Car owners report being unable to control key functions via control app, though physical operation of vehicle, climate control and other functions remain unaffected; importer says contacted manufacturer to investigate issue

Tomer Hadar | 06.16.24

This is BYD's first and intriguing pickup—and it's a hybrid

Chinese automaker unveiles additional details and name of its first pickup, featuring a hybrid unit with electric motors powering the wheels and a gasoline engine for battery charging

Yoel Shwartz | 05.11.24

Stock plunging? Tesla worth more than next 7 largest automakers combined

Tesla continues to dwarf its global competitors, despite (or perhaps because) Elon Musk's whimsical nature, but that shouldn't suggest competition is completely absent; BYD, the Chinese car company, is making a name for itself, increasingly being viewed as mainstream by global car consumers

Yoel Schwartz | 01.20.24

Promises and pitfalls: Things to watch out for when buying an electric car

Two years after their introduction to Israel's automotive landscape, electric cars are gaining greater visibility in online used-car marketplaces; Factors like range, battery health and brand reputation are influencing their resale value; Full guide

Tomer Hadar | 09.05.23

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