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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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China's number one carmaker has plans for world domination
BYD has ambitious plans on the world stage, and is aiming for half its sales to be outside China by 2030 – up from 10 per cent last year.
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BYD previews electric Porsche 911 rival with Denza Z concept
BYD has fired another volley at European sports car brands with the Denza Z, a seemingly production-ready concept with trick suspension tech.
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BYD's luxury off-road range-extender EV gets stretched
Another Chinese brand is looking to take on Range Rover with an EREV SUV. Say 'ni hao' to the new Yangwang U8L from BYD's luxury arm.
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BYD is taking on Japanese brands on home turf with what they do best – report
Japanese kei cars account for 40 per cent of the auto market in Japan, and now BYD wants to battle them on their home turf.
4 Months Ago
Josh Nevett
What is the ultimate city car?
New car buyers may be flocking to SUVs, but compact runabouts still make the most sense for single city-slickers. Here are our top picks.
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Gravity 1, BYD Shark 0: Help wanted after epic hill climb fail
A GoFundMe campaign has been started for an owner who damaged their BYD Shark 6 ute while attempting an infamous hill climb.
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BYD cuts strings attached to its new-car warranty
BYD's six-year, 150,000km new-vehicle warranty in Australia now includes components previously excluded, providing greater coverage.
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