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The BYD Yangwang U9 Xtreme has set a new speed record of 503 km/h, claimed to be the fastest for a production car. The electric hypercar's achievement is drawing worldwide attention, with discussion focused on Chinese automaker BYD now outpacing established hypercar makers on outright top speed and what this means for the future of electric performance vehicles.
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BYD, the Chinese electric vehicle maker, is in focus among investors deciding whether to buy its stock this month. Commentary highlights the company's growth in the EV market alongside questions about valuation and competition, leaving analysts divided on whether October is a good entry point for the shares.
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BYD is drawing attention in Japan on two fronts: its low-priced kei-class EV "Racco" is generating strong reactions as it reaches dealers and will be showcased at 14 Kojima stores, with some suggesting it could challenge Honda's N-Box dominance. Meanwhile the company reported a 28% rise in third-quarter profit on strong exports, though inventories swelled 60%. The US has also banned BYD-made EVs from Japanese air force bases.
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BYD's Yangwang U9 Xtreme, a hypercar built to push electric speed records, reportedly crashed at around 450 km/h during a high-speed test run. The incident has drawn wide attention, with viewers debating the car's safety, engineering limits and the risks of extreme speed record attempts on public test venues.
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Chinese automaker BYD is making headlines with a string of new reveals. The company showed off a futuristic crossover with a spaceship-inspired design, unveiled a humanoid robot featuring 31 degrees of freedom, millimetre-level precision and mostly in-house components, and opened pre-orders for a larger, more powerful new Seagull that has grown by 42 centimetres. The interior of the electric BYD Tang crossover has also been revealed. Russian-language automotive media are covering all four announcements.
- 6BYD outsold the entire US EV market in a single month●BYD sold more EVs last month than the US did all quarter
BYD sold more electric vehicles last month than the whole US market managed across the entire quarter, according to a report by Electrek. The comparison highlights how far Chinese EV production has pulled ahead of American demand, with BYD's scale now dwarfing US sales even when measured across three months. Observers are framing it as a stark marker of China's dominance in the EV industry.
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BYD's Yangwang U9, billed as the world's most powerful electric car, is under scrutiny after its wheels reportedly came off during a high-speed run on a track, raising questions about whether the brand's record attempt will stand. The incident is drawing wide attention among electric-vehicle watchers, who are asking what caused the failure and what it means for BYD's record claims.
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The United States has barred BYD vehicles from an air base in Japan, citing security concerns, according to a news report. The move adds to mounting scrutiny of the Chinese automaker in the US, where officials have grown increasingly wary of Chinese-made vehicles and connected-car technology near sensitive military installations.
- 9BYD budget car outperforms German premium rivals●Shock for VW & Co: BYD budget car beats German premium cars!
Chinese automaker BYD is drawing attention after a budget-priced model was claimed to outperform German premium vehicles, in a challenge to Volkswagen and other established brands. Commenters are weighing in on what the result means for German carmakers facing rising competition from affordable, well-equipped Chinese electric cars.
- 10Imaginary Stations and free radio shows air tonight on shortwave●In the next few hours: 01:00 UTC Imaginary Stations byDJ Frederick: what if we could create # radio stations that we’d l
A block of community radio programming is scheduled to air starting at 01:00 UTC, opening with Imaginary Stations by DJ Frederick, which asks what radio stations people would create if they could build the ones they want to hear. It is followed by Chrissie's Country, mixing modern country, folk and rock, and later Nash Holos with Ukrainian roots music from Canada.
- 11Tracking Australian EV sales month by month in 2026●Australian electric vehicle sales by month in 2026 – by model and by brand
Australia's electric vehicle sales figures for 2026 are being reported month by month, broken down by model and by brand. The running tally gives an early picture of which automakers are gaining ground in the country's fast-changing EV market, with Tesla, BYD and other brands' performance a key point of interest for industry watchers.