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Chinese automakers sweep Western brands out of global markets

Baua Electric

Markets in Asia, South America and Africa may be small compared to North America and Europe, but taken together they add up. Michael Dunne knows as much about China’s auto market and automakers as just about anyone out there. Meanwhile, BYD’s market share has grown to 5%.

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BYD confirms Shark electric pickup name as Ford F-150 Lightning rival in latest teaser

Baua Electric

A new electric pickup is coming to global markets. BYD is launching its first electric pickup soon after confirming it will go by the name “Shark” in its latest teaser, revealing a Ford F-150 Lightning look up front. It also showed the pickup’s Ford F-150 Lightning -like full-length light bar and stacked headlights.

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BYD launches popular Dolphin, Seal, and Atto 3 EVs in Kenya with local Toyota dealer

Baua Electric

BYD’s new partnership is another significant milestone as it takes on new markets. BYD Atto 3 during the launch event in Kenya (Source: CFAO Mobility Kenya) Going global For BYD, launching EVs in Kenya is another significant milestone as it expands into new global markets. FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links.

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BYD plans to launch Tesla Cybertruck competitor in 2024

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BYD plans to launch an electric pickup truck to compete against the likes of the Tesla Cybertruck and the Ford F-150 Lightning. According to the Chinese company’s announcement, it has developed a midsize-to-large pickup truck for the global market. She added that BYD does not have plans to enter the United States.

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Toyota to explore integration of SmartDeviceLink Technology with Ford subsidiary; open source version of Ford AppLink

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Toyota Motor Corporation has reached an agreement with Ford Motor Company to explore collaboration with Livio, a Ford subsidiary acquired in 2013 ( earlier post ), for the implementation of SmartDeviceLink (SDL) technology in future Toyota and Lexus vehicles. The in-car app market is quickly evolving. Ford SYNC 3.

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Ford Edge Concept showcases new automated driving systems

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Ford Edge Concept. At the Los Angeles Auto Show, Ford introduced a set of new prototype automated driving technologies in the Ford Edge Concept. The concept builds on Ford’s current active park assist feature. Global utility market. The current Ford Edge remains a segment sales leader in the United States.

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1.0-liter EcoBoost engine for India to debut in new Ford EcoSport

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Ford is bringing its global EcoBoost powertrain technology to India for the first time with the debut of the 3-cylinder, 1.0L EcoBoost engine ( earlier post ) for the all-new Ford EcoSport, being previewed at Auto Expo 2012 in New Delhi. It will eventually be sold in nearly 100 markets worldwide. The new EcoSport.

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