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Brazil puts BYD on list of shame for workers’ past slavery-like conditions
Brazil has put China’s BYD on a registry of employers who have subjected workers to conditions similar to slavery after a 2024 scandal in which Chinese workers were said to have been victims of human trafficking and abusive contracts.
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Why It's Such A Big Deal That Chinese Automaker BYD Is Threatening To Sue Us - The Autopian
Automakers have long used celebrities to give them an aura of success, style, or authenticity. This is especially important for Chinese brands, which have started to move beyond cheap cars into the realm of luxury vehicles in Europe. The latest star to endorse a Chinese automotive brand is the...
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BYD Shark 6 Performance announced with 350 kW
BYD has upped the ante with its Shark 6 plug-in hybrid bakkie, with the Chinese automaker announcing the more powerful Shark 6 Performance model.
BYD has injected the Shark 6 with a boost in power and torque, with the Chinese automaker announcing the Shark 6 Performance. The Shark 6 Performance draws its power from twin electric motors and – as opposed to the standard derivative, which is equipped with a 1.5-litre internal combustion engine (ICE) – a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol ICE. The battery capacity remains unchanged, at 29.58 kWh.
The Shark 6 Performance’s 2.0-litre plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain produces 350 kW and 700 N.m of torque – increases of 29 kW and 50 N.m over the standard model, which we evaluated for a road test in 2025. Compared to its 321 kW/650 N.m sibling, the Shark 6 Performance completes the obligatory 0-100 km/h sprint in a claimed 5.5 seconds; making it two-tenths of a second quicker than the standard variant. In addition, BYD claims that, despite boasting more power and twisting force, the Performance model has a lower combined fuel consumption, 1.3 vs 2.0 L/100 km.
Along with the increase in power and performance, the Shark 6 Performance also introduces a ‘Crawl’ driving mode, which continuously adjusts torque to limit wheel slip when tackling rough terrains, at speeds of up to 20 km/h. This preset will be made available to the standard model at a later stage.
As standard, the Shark 6 Performance features leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, a 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 360-degree surround-view camera. A head-up display, a wireless smartphone charging tray, and dual-zone climate control are also included in the package. For the exterior, the Shark 6 Performance receives a model-specific badge on the tailgate, LED headlamps and a set of 18-inch wheels.
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BYD has upped the ante with its Shark 6 plug-in hybrid bakkie, with the Chinese automaker announcing the more powerful Shark 6 Performance model.
BYD has injected the Shark 6 with a boost in power and torque, with the Chinese automaker announcing the Shark 6 Performance. The Shark 6 Performance draws its power from twin electric motors and – as opposed to the standard derivative, which is equipped with a 1.5-litre internal combustion engine (ICE) – a 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol ICE. The battery capacity remains unchanged, at 29.58 kWh.
The Shark 6 Performance’s 2.0-litre plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain produces 350 kW and 700 N.m of torque – increases of 29 kW and 50 N.m over the standard model, which we evaluated for a road test in 2025. Compared to its 321 kW/650 N.m sibling, the Shark 6 Performance completes the obligatory 0-100 km/h sprint in a claimed 5.5 seconds; making it two-tenths of a second quicker than the standard variant. In addition, BYD claims that, despite boasting more power and twisting force, the Performance model has a lower combined fuel consumption, 1.3 vs 2.0 L/100 km.
Along with the increase in power and performance, the Shark 6 Performance also introduces a ‘Crawl’ driving mode, which continuously adjusts torque to limit wheel slip when tackling rough terrains, at speeds of up to 20 km/h. This preset will be made available to the standard model at a later stage.
As standard, the Shark 6 Performance features leather upholstery, heated and ventilated front seats, a 15.6-inch infotainment touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and a 360-degree surround-view camera. A head-up display, a wireless smartphone charging tray, and dual-zone climate control are also included in the package. For the exterior, the Shark 6 Performance receives a model-specific badge on the tailgate, LED headlamps and a set of 18-inch wheels.
BYD Shark 6 Performance announced with 350 kW
BYD has upped the ante with its Shark 6 bakkie, with the Chinese automaker announcing the more powerful Shark 6 Performance...
www.carmag.co.za
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BYD wants to eliminate charging anxiety, and its plan might actually work | TopGear South Africa
The Super e-Platform delivers a single-motor output of 580kW and a claimed top speed of over 300km/h.
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