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Damion Smy
BYD Seal 06 mid-size PHEV sedan, wagon could battle Toyota Camry in Australia
The mid-size BYD Seal 06 plug-in hybrid sedan and wagon would be "fantastic" additions to the local lineup, the brand's local arm has said.
8 Months Ago
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Damion Smy
Value-hungry Aussies will benefit from even more auto brands, says BYD
Australians want even more choice when it comes to new car makes and brand loyalty is all but dead, declares BYD's local marketing boss.
8 Months Ago
Damion Smy
BYD Australia appoints ex-Honda director as new operating chief
BYD's new factory-backed operation has appointed Honda Australia's ex-director as COO, who introduced the brand's controversial agency model.
8 Months Ago
Damion Smy
Australian testing to play critical role in global BYD model development
Local vehicle testing will help define BYD models sold not just in Australia but globally, says the Chinese automaker.
8 Months Ago
Damion Smy
2025 BYD Sealion 8 will be Chinese brand's first seven-seat SUV in Australia
The brand’s first large SUV will use plug-in hybrid power to take on the Kia Sorento and Mazda CX-80 PHEVs head-on.
8 Months Ago
Damion Smy
2025 BYD Atto 2 small electric SUV confirmed for Australia
The Atto 2 is locked in for Australia, where BYD will enter the hotly contested small SUV segment with what could be its cheapest EV yet.
8 Months Ago
Damion Smy
BYD Shark 6 ute lineup to grow further
The Chinese brand says it will offer Australians more choice in the pickup segment as it tackles the Ford Ranger and Toyota HiLux.
8 Months Ago
Damion Smy
BYD Shark 6 not threatened by Ford Ranger PHEV, says Chinese brand
The first plug-in hybrid version of Australia’s most popular ute won’t take a bite out of BYD Shark 6 sales, insists the Chinese brand.
8 Months Ago
William Stopford
BYD Shark 6 gets sleek new skin, at least in China
The boxy BYD Shark 6 ute could be getting a sleeker dual-cab companion in China, though this spied prototype raises many questions.
8 Months Ago
William Stopford
BYD drops local importer EVDirect, will distribute vehicles in Australia itself
From July, BYD Australia will be the sole importer and distributor of BYD vehicles locally, but they'll still be sold through Eagers dealers.
8 Months Ago
Max Davies
Which electrified pickup would you buy?
More utes with electric assistance are arriving in Australia by the month, and here's what the CarExpert team is watching closely.
8 Months Ago
CarExpert
Which Chinese car brands offer the best warranty?
Peace of mind is an important factor when investing in a new car from a new brand, so we look at which newcomers offer the best warranty.
8 Months Ago
William Stopford
BYD Shark 6 deals bring cashback, financing offers
BYD is offering a trio of offers for its Shark 6, after government incentives for the plug-in hybrid ute ended on April 1.
8 Months Ago
Damion Smy
BYD Seal 06 plug-in hybrid on the cards for Australia after UK launch
The BYD Seal 06 sedan and wagon will be built in right-hand drive, paving the way for an Australian launch.
9 Months Ago
Max Davies
Which plug-in hybrids offer the longest EV range in Australia?
PHEVs are more popular than ever, and the EV-only ranges many of them offer are longer than ever. Here are the ones that can travel furthest.
9 Months Ago
Max Davies
2025 BYD Shark 6 price and specs
BYD's plug-in hybrid Shark 6 ute has now been on sale for nearly six months, and it's far and away the brand's best-selling model.
9 Months Ago
