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by Rob
Tue Aug 06, 2024 8:44 am
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: BYD and Uber partner to accelerate global EV transition
Replies: 0
Views: 4956

BYD and Uber partner to accelerate global EV transition

BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles and power batteries, today announced a multi-year strategic partnership with Uber, designed to bring 100,000 new BYD electric vehicles onto the Uber platform across key global markets. Beginning first in Europe and Latin America, the partn...
by Rob
Thu Jun 27, 2024 3:18 pm
Forum: Main BYD Seal chat
Topic: BYD reveals OTR prices for SEAL U
Replies: 0
Views: 9264

BYD reveals OTR prices for SEAL U

The new BYD SEAL U DM-i, a spacious and comfortable five-seater D-segment SUV, is the brand’s first plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) in Europe, and with a premium interior and high level of standard equipment, represents excellent value in its class. BYD-SEAL-U-DM-I-_INTERIOR_003.jpg For the first time...
by Rob
Thu Jun 27, 2024 3:14 pm
Forum: Main BYD Seal chat
Topic: Aggressive emergency braking
Replies: 3
Views: 9844

Re: Aggressive emergency braking

I have not seen a feature to disable is permanently and I think it may be down to NCAP safety ratings.

I have seen videos of people removing fuses or covering the cameras to disable the system but not sure I could recommend those methods!
by Rob
Wed May 08, 2024 3:24 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: New BYD Seagull will launch in 2025
Replies: 0
Views: 16058

New BYD Seagull will launch in 2025

BYD will bring the next generation of its big-value BYD Seagull supermini to Europe and the UK, Auto Express can reveal, after the Chinese brand’s executive vice president Stella Li confirmed the plan on the eve of the Beijing Motor Show. 2560px-2023_ВYD_Seagull_front.jpg It will potentially give th...
by Rob
Wed Apr 24, 2024 9:11 am
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: Official Opening of BYD West London Store
Replies: 0
Views: 10752

Official Opening of BYD West London Store

BYD, the world’s leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles, has officially opened a high-tech retail experience, with retail partner LSH Auto, in Westfield White City in London, Europe’s largest shopping centre. The new BYD West London ‘Pioneer’ store was formally opened by former England Lioness ...
by Rob
Fri Feb 16, 2024 11:02 am
Forum: Main BYD Seal chat
Topic: BYD Seal Reviews
Replies: 0
Views: 9615

BYD Seal Reviews

7bcad9a2-2957-4a3e-b34f-42e215ef.jpg Auto Car: There’s little point launching a dud in this competitive class, and indeed the Seal is easily the most impressive effort so far from BYD. https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-review/byd/seal What Car?: As a sleek-looking electric car with its sights set on to...
by Rob
Fri Feb 16, 2024 11:02 am
Forum: Main BYD Seal chat
Topic: BYD Seal U - early reviews out
Replies: 0
Views: 9058

BYD Seal U - early reviews out

A few reviews of the BYD Seal U are out now. BYD Seal U 2024-4 (1).jpg I've a small round up below: Auto Express: While the BYD Seal U might not have any important stand-out features, the overall package is inoffensive and the car should come well equipped. It has that all-important interior space t...
by Rob
Wed Jan 24, 2024 4:51 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: BYD Seal U coming to the UK in 2024
Replies: 0
Views: 9866

BYD Seal U coming to the UK in 2024

The Seal U (the U standing for utility) is a five-seat mid-size SUV that will be the next model to arrive in the UK and Europe. BYD Seal U 2024-4.jpg BYD Seal U 2024-2.jpg Auto Express have already posted their verdict below: While the BYD Seal U might not have any important stand-out features, the ...
by Rob
Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:21 am
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: BYD overtakes Tesla's electric car sales
Replies: 0
Views: 8978

BYD overtakes Tesla's electric car sales

BYD sold more electric vehicles than Elon Musk's Tesla in the last three months of 2023 as the two battled for top spot in the sector. _132184734_capture.jpg.jpg BYD said on Monday it had sold a record 526,000 battery-only vehicles in the final quarter of 2023. It marked the first quarter its batter...
by Rob
Wed Jan 03, 2024 9:15 am
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: BYD to build electric car factory in Hungary
Replies: 0
Views: 8628

BYD to build electric car factory in Hungary

The world’s biggest manufacturer of electric cars has confirmed its first European car factory. BYD today revealed plans for a brand-new manufacturing and production centre in Szeged in the south of Hungary. 1920 × 1080 px.jpg The state-of-the-art facility will be the first of its kind built by a Ch...