UK market

Leapmotor Advances European Localization: B10 Pre-Production in Spain, B03X Launched in Italy at €19,900

In September 2026, Leapmotor began pre-production of the B10 compact battery-electric SUV at Stellantis's Zaragoza plant in Spain, using local content to avoid EU tariffs; at the same time, it launched the B03X small electric SUV in Italy at 19,900 euros to enter Europe's entry-level market. European BEV registrations in August reached 202,833 units, up 54.2% year on year, with a 30.5% market share. Chinese automakers' European localization paths are diverging: BYD tends to build multiple bases itself, while Leapmotor leverages Stellantis's production capacity.

3246 hours ago

BYD May Join China-U.S. Summit Business Delegation; Overseas Signals Awaited

People familiar with the matter say BYD may be included in the Chinese corporate delegation for the China-US summit, but this has not yet been officially confirmed. In the European market, BEV registrations in 16 core markets reached 202,800 in August, up 54.2% year on year, with market share rising to 30.5%; cumulative registrations in the first eight months exceeded 1.67 million. Leapmotor is pre-producing the B10 at Stellantis's Zaragoza plant in Spain, using local content to circumvent EU tariffs; BYD plans to build three vehicle assembly plants and one battery plant in Europe, with trade policies and export channels adjusted in tandem.

33011 hours ago

Volkswagen Exports China-Made Cars to Africa, GM May Follow as Capacity Allocation Shifts

The decline in China's light vehicle demand is driving multinational automakers to adjust their global production capacity allocation. On September 11, FAW-Volkswagen launched sales in Madagascar, becoming the first multinational automaker to export China-made vehicles to Africa. In August, BEV registrations in 16 core European markets reached 202,833 units, up 54.2% year on year, with their share rising to 30.5%. BYD plans to build three vehicle plants and one battery plant in Europe, while Leapmotor uses Stellantis's Spanish plant for localized production to avoid tariffs. The UK faces pressure from EU tariffs and rules of origin, and Nissan, McLaren, and Yokohama are simultaneously adjusting capacity and supply chains.

32912 hours ago

Europe BEV Penetration Rises to 30.5%, BYD Plans Three Vehicle and One Battery Plant in Europe

In August, BEV registrations in 16 core European markets reached 202,833 units, up 54.2% year on year, with a 30.5% share; cumulative registrations in the first eight months exceeded 1.67 million units, up 33.1% year on year. BYD has made clear that in the long term it needs to build three vehicle plants and one battery plant in Europe, is starting its Hungarian plant and plans to finalize a second site by the end of the year, preferring acquisition and conversion, with Spain and France as priorities. Leapmotor is pre-producing the B10 at Stellantis's Spanish plant and has pushed down to 19,900 euros with the B03X, as Chinese automakers advance localized production while jockeying over tariff rules in parallel.

27312 hours ago

Skyworth Auto Sells Only 387 Units in H1, "TV King" Car Dream Crumbles

CPCA data shows Skyworth Auto's domestic cumulative sales in H1 2026 were only 387 units, with May sales as low as 38 units—less than two per day. Founder Huang Hongsheng had loudly proclaimed a goal of "1 million annual sales by 2030," but that now seems remote. Product lag, low brand recognition, and poor channel conversion are the three root causes of Skyworth's predicament.

56451 days ago

BYD Stock Surges 20% in July, Overseas Sales Boom Drives Market Cap Recovery

In July 2026, BYD's A+H shares rebounded over 20% from June lows, outperforming the broader market. Key drivers include booming overseas sales, a new product cycle, and mass production of Flash Charge technology. However, domestic sales falling 21.94% YoY remains a concern.

95461 days ago

BYD's Three-Brand Showcase at Goodwood: DENZA Z Debuts in Europe

BYD brought its three core brands — BYD, DENZA, and YANGWANG — to the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed, with the DENZA Z electric supercar making its European debut. The BYD Group's 2,016-square-meter stand set a record as the largest single-brand display in the event's 33-year history, with eight new models debuting simultaneously.

60968 days ago

DENZA Z to Debut at Goodwood Festival of Speed, Chinese Premium EV Brand Enters Britain's Home Turf

The DENZA Z will make its first European appearance at the Goodwood Festival of Speed on July 9, one of the world's most influential automotive cultural events attracting over 200,000 visitors annually. DENZA's participation signals that Chinese premium new-energy brands are entering global automotive discourse on their own terms.

56975 days ago

BYD Surpasses 100,000 NEV Deliveries in UK, Market Share Hits 7.2%

BYD has completed its **100,000th NEV delivery** in the UK, becoming the first Chinese brand to reach this milestone. Sales exceeded **26,000 units** in the first four months of the year, with market share rising from 5% to **7.2%**. Meanwhile, BYD's first supercharger station in London has begun operations, with plans to expand the UK charging network to **300 stations** by year-end.

51493 days ago