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Do you think a semi-autonomous vehicle is capable of taking on one of the most chaotic traffic experiences in Europe? Way back in 2014 I drove to the Paris Motor Show. The last bit of the journey took me to the Champs-Élysées and involved circumnavigating the iconic Arc de Triomphe. …

The Paris Motor Show has always been one of the most important dates in the automotive calendar, and it’s better than ever in 2026 with plenty of important premieres. The huge event isn’t just a showcase for French cars, dozens of manufacturers are attending, including many of the fast-growing Chinese …

We get behind the wheel of the BYD Dolphin G DM-i – the UK’s first plug-in hybrid supermini BYD is building up its range of cars at a remarkable rate, but the Chinese brand’s latest model shows that isn’t just plugging gaps – it’s creating new opportunities. The BYD Dolphin …

Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD has officially debuted its 1,500kW Flash Charging technology in the UK. Capable of adding hundreds of miles of range to an EV in just five minutes, the game-changing technology is another significant breakthrough in BYD’s aim to break down the final barriers to electric car …

Daniel Craig is helping to launch Denza in Europe – Chinese automotive giant BYD’s new premium brand. The former James Bond will become the face of the TV commercials and marketing materials for several key Denza vehicles being launched this year. Denza’s first European model launch, for its flagship Z9GT …

We road test BYD’s ninth new model in three years – the Sealion 5 DM-I plug-in hybrid The global rise of Chinese tech and automotive firm BYD has been nothing short of meteoric. In just a few years, BYD has become the world’s biggest seller of EVs and plug-in hybrids. …

Fast-growing Chinese brand BYD has opened its 100th UK franchised car sales site – just two-and-a-half years after its first dealership was launched. As a result of its latest openings in key towns and cities such as Canterbury, Chichester, Croydon, Ipswich and St Albans, the world’s leading manufacturer of new …

We road test the latest car from BYD’s growing stable – the all-electric Atto 2 compact SUV… You’ve got to hand it to BYD. In just two years, the giant Chinese technology company has established itself in the UK with a 2% market share and 88 dealerships. The latest addition …

We take the 2025 World Urban Car award-winner – the BYD Dolphin Surf – for a drive in its natural habitat… It’s taken a while, but the democratisation of electric vehicle ownership has finally shifted up a gear. For years, the biggest barrier to switching for many drivers has been …

We drive the latest model from BYD, which recently overtook Tesla to become world’s leading EV maker… In 2024, Tesla made slightly less (4,500) electric vehicles than Chinese powerhouse BYD. A small margin, maybe, but a massive statement. BYD is now the biggest manufacturer of electric cars globally. Founded in …