These three letters, according to Wang Chuanfu, were originally picked at random, selecting an unregistered name, and later, meaning "Build Your Dreams" was given to it, but in the eyes of overseas competitors, BYD might mean: Be Your Daddy.

This sounds like a joke, but looking at the sales data for July, you will find this might be true.
In July, BYD's total sales reached 419,211 vehicles, with overseas sales hitting 179,841 vehicles, a year-on-year increase of 124.3%, setting a new historical record. From January to July, cumulative exports totaled 969,000 vehicles, up 78.4% year-on-year. With this momentum, August will see the milestone of overseas sales surpassing one million vehicles.
In the first half of the year, BYD's cumulative overseas sales were 789,367 vehicles, a 68% year-on-year increase, accounting for about 43.6% of total sales. For every 10 cars sold, more than 4 are sold to overseas consumers.

Australia is one of BYD's most outstanding overseas markets.
In the first half of 2026, BYD cumulatively delivered 52,335 vehicles in Australia, up 124% year-on-year. In June alone, 18,881 vehicles were delivered, up 131.5% year-on-year, falling just 243 units short of Toyota. This marked BYD's third consecutive month ranking second in Australian brand sales, trailing the Toyota brand which has dominated the list for 20 years.
The electric vehicle segment is even more striking—BYD delivered 29,192 electric vehicles in the first half of the year, up 241.2% year-on-year, capturing a 28.1% market share, officially replacing Tesla to become the best-selling electric vehicle brand in Australia. Tesla delivered 23,588 vehicles in the first half, holding a 22.3% share.
In June, pure electric vehicles accounted for 23.3% of total new car sales in Australia, while the same period last year was only 7.6%, with the market share nearly tripling within six months. BYD is the biggest beneficiary of this explosive growth.
BYD officially entered the UK market in March 2023. In just over three years, cumulative sales have surpassed 100,000 vehicles.
In the first four months of 2026, BYD sold 26,396 new energy vehicles in the UK, up 124% year-on-year, with a market share exceeding 7%, officially surpassing BMW, Tesla, and Volkswagen to become the largest EV brand in the UK. BYD is also the fastest brand in the history of the UK automotive market to reach a 5% market share.
From initially only having the ATTO 3 model, it has now expanded to 10 models; from 5 dealership outlets, expanded to 143 — in three years, BYD in the UK completed the leap from 0 to 100,000, from unknown to number one.

The Japanese market has always been the toughest bone for foreign automakers. But BYD pried open this door with one car.
On July 28, 2026, BYD officially started pre-sales for its pure electric K-Car "Sea Otter" (RACCO), specifically designed for the Japanese market. The starting price is 2.145 million Yen, approximately equivalent to 88,700 RMB.
In the first week of pre-sales, deposit orders directly surpassed 5,000 units. What does that mean? BYD's total sales in Japan for the full year of 2025 were only 3,731 units. An order volume for one car in one week exceeded the entire previous year. Prior to the launch at the Tokyo Motor Show, the prototype car had already gathered about 30,000 letters of intent. BYD set a goal for the Sea Otter to secure 10,000 orders by the end of 2026 — it now seems this goal might not need to be waited until the end of the year.

Japanese netizens discussed "Chinese car invasion" on one side, while silently placing orders on the other. This is the market's most honest feedback.
The issue is, BYD is not trading volume for lower prices, but rather seeing both volume and price soar together.
The Denza Z9GT launched in Europe, with the pure electric version starting at 115,000 Euros in France, approximately 918,000 RMB. Whereas domestically, the same model starts at only 269,800 RMB. For the same car, the European price is more than three times that in China.
However, the price did not scare off European consumers. The Denza Z9GT simultaneously opened bookings in the UK, Germany, France, Italy, and Spain, with plans to expand to 30 countries by the end of 2026. Denza General Manager Li Hui stated that Z9GT orders are already scheduled four months out. On the launch day of the Denza Z in the UK, nearly 20 orders were received from Serbia, and European and Middle Eastern markets are also urging delivery.
A Chinese car priced at 300,000 RMB selling for nearly 1 million in Europe, and people are still lining up to grab it. Who would have dared to think of this five years ago?
Currently, BYD's business covers 119 countries and regions worldwide. Factories in Thailand and Brazil are operating stably. Bases in Hungary and Indonesia went into production in April 2026. Overseas localized production capacity is expected to exceed 500,000 vehicles.
The 2026 overseas sales target is 1.5 million vehicles. From current data—789,000 in the first half, 180,000 in July alone—this goal is not unreachable.
From being just 243 vehicles short of catching Toyota in Australia, to surpassing BBA in the UK within three years with 100,000 sales, to the Japan K-Car weekly orders exceeding the entire previous year — every step BYD takes overseas is no longer a "trial", but a solid encroachment on the market share of traditional giants.
These three letters BYD may mean "Be Your Daddy" in the eyes of overseas competitors. But in BYD's own view, it might just be another starting point.
After all, globalization has never been an endpoint, but a marathon without an end.

In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare Perodua Ativa and Chery Tiggo Cross when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
Perodua Ativa's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 62,500 - 73,400, with a total of 3 versions, including 1.0L Turbo X (RM 62,500), 1.0L Turbo H (RM 67,300), 1.0L Turbo AV (RM 73,400), etc.
Chery Tiggo Cross's OTR price in Malaysia is RM 88,750 - 99,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 2025 HEV 1.5L CSH (RM 99,750), 2025 1.5T Standard (RM 88,750), etc.
From a price perspective, Perodua Ativa's starting price is indeed RM 26,250 cheaper than Chery Tiggo Cross. If your budget is limited, Perodua's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But also note, the few thousand cheaper might involve trade-offs in features, depending on your specific needs.

Perodua Ativa body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
Chery Tiggo Cross body length 4400 mm, trunk 400 L.
The dimensions of both cars are almost the same, and the interior space difference is not significant. For cars in this class, it is completely sufficient for daily use.

Perodua Ativa warranty 5 years/150,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Chery Tiggo Cross warranty 3 years/100,000km, service interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Perodua Ativa and Chery Tiggo Cross are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, prioritize the one with better reputation; if you care more about cost-performance ratio and features, choose the one with richer configurations. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, as firsthand experience is the most important.

Overall, Perodua Ativa and Chery Tiggo Cross are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do research, compare quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a major matter, spending some time on research will never be wrong.

In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The OTR price of Proton X70 in Malaysia is RM 106,800 - 122,300, with a total of 3 versions, including 1.5L Standard 2WD (RM 106,800), 1.5L Executive 2WD (RM 115,800), 1.5L Premium 2WD (RM 122,300), etc.
The OTR price of Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV in Malaysia is RM 159,750 - 159,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.6L Turbo Standard (RM 130,000), 1.6L Turbo Premium (RM 145,000), etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of Proton X70 is indeed RM 52,950 cheaper than Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV. If your budget is limited, Proton's entry-level version can already meet daily needs. But keep in mind, the few thousand dollars difference might involve trade-offs in features, which depends on your specific needs.
The safety rating of Proton X70 is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), and its active safety systems include ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA).
The safety rating of Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV is TBD, and its active safety systems include Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars have achieved good ratings. However, there are some functional differences between Proton X70's ADAS (ACC, AEB, LKA, LDA, BSM, RCTA) and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV's Basic. If you value active safety, you can compare the feature lists of both carefully.
Proton X70 adopts FWD drivetrain.
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV adopts FWD drivetrain.
Both cars have the same drivetrain, which is FWD, so there should not be a big difference in daily driving experience.
Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can prioritize the one with a better reputation; if you value cost-performance and features more, choose the one with richer configuration. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both, as experiencing it firsthand is the most important thing.
Overall, Proton X70 and Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose ultimately depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended that you do your research, compare quotes from several car dealerships, and then test drive to make the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, and taking the time to research will never go wrong.
Baru-baru ini, media luar membeberkan berita, Tesla dalaman sedang mempertimbangkan pemisahan, menjual malah menutup semua operasi di Tiongkok, bertujuan memberi jalan bersih bagi penggabungan Tesla dan SpaceX dari halangan kepatuhan. Ini berpunca kerana SpaceX memikul status pembekal aeroangkasa dan pertahanan Amerika Syarikat, memegang banyak projek aeroangkasa rahsia, merger membawa tekanan pengawasan antarabangsa yang kuat.

Pabrik sepenuhnya dimiliki Tesla Tiongkok menyangga kapasiti jenama dan keuntungan, merangkumi bekalan domestik dan eksport luar negara. Sekiranya aset ini dipotong, pendapatan, kapasiti dan valuasi Tesla akan mengalami penurunan yang ketara. Diketahui, pelan penarikan pelaburan hanya terbatas pada perbincangan dalaman, tiada jadual pelaksanaan, dan variasi seterusnya amat besar.
Gangguan merger antara SpaceX dan Tesla
Orang ramai berpendapat, jika Tesla menjual aset domestik, ia boleh membuka laluan kepatuhan penggabungan Tesla dan SpaceX. Penilaian ini menganggap pengawasan global terlalu mudah, merupakan pembesaran berlebihan pengaruh struktur pemilikan terhadap operasi syarikat.

SpaceX mengambil alih projek aeroangkasa rahsia dan perkhidmatan pertahanan Amerika Syarikat, tertakluk kepada pembatasan ketat dari pihak Amerika. Apabila syarikat ini mendapat kuasa kawalan Tesla, pasaran global yang direka oleh Tesla akan menerima semakan kepatuhan yang bersifat khusus. Kesatuan Eropah menetapkan pembatasan ketat untuk pemindahan data merentas sempadan dan perkongsian data kereta pintar; Asia Tenggara seperti Singapura, Thailand, Malaysia secara berperingkat melengkapkan undang-undang data, membina peraturan penyimpanan data dan semakan merentas sempadan yang sesuai dengan industri kereta.
Dari perspektif operasi global syarikat, menukarkan ruang kepatuhan dengan menangani aset teras seperti Pabrik Shanghai, manfaat sebenar tidak sepadan dengan kos operasi. Bergantung pada rantaian bekalan komponen yang lengkap di Delta Yangtze, Pabrik Shanghai boleh mengekalkan kos pembuatan kenderaan lengkap Tesla, menanggung banyak pesanan penghantaran domestik dan eksport luar negara, merupakan sokongan penting kapasiti global dan keuntungan jenama. Mengorbankan kapasiti pembuatan berkualiti teras, hanya menyelesaikan masalah kepatuhan kawasan tunggal, sukar untuk menyesuaikan dengan keperluan keseluruhan operasi global Tesla.

Dengan harga melepaskan kapasiti teras, menaikkan kos pembuatan, melemahkan kecekapan penghantaran global, hanya menukarkan penyangga kepatuhan setempat, nisbah faedah kos perniagaan amat rendah. Syarikat kereta transnasional utama menghadapi pengawasan pelbagai kawasan, semuanya menggunakan pengubahsuaian digital yang fleksibel, dengan memisahkan link pejabat dalam dan luar, mengetatkan akses data, membina litar tertutup data tempatan untuk melengkapkan iterasi kepatuhan.
Kerja kepatuhan merentas sempadan syarikat kereta transnasional perlu menyesuaikan peraturan politik kawasan berbeza, menghadapi risiko pengawasan pelbagai yang tersebar dan bebas. Pelarasan aset pasaran tunggal hanya boleh menutup jurang kepatuhan setempat, tidak boleh melengkapkan penyesuaian kepatuhan global. Laluan merger yang ditolak berdasarkan pembuangan aset pasaran, terdapat separuh belah yang jelas, juga tidak logik dengan logik operasi kepatuhan dan pilihan perniagaan biasa syarikat kereta transnasional.
Logik kepatuhan syarikat kereta diolah terlalu mudah
Gelombang berita berkaitan penarikan Tesla ini terus tersebar, orang dalam industri menggunakan latar belakang pemilikan untuk menilai arah kepatuhan, pemahaman industri terhadap perincian pengawasan automobil domestik mengalami kesilapan, mengabaikan logik sebenar pelaksanaan pengawasan.

Pembinaan kerangka pengawalseliaan berlapis automobil domestik, operasi harian dengan pengawalseliaan data merentas sempadan sebagai item pemeriksaan utama, selari dengan semakan keselamatan pelaburan asing secara berlapis, dua laluan pengawasan setiap berfungsi. Apabila syarikat menjalankan pengeluaran dan jualan harian, pegawai pengawasan memeriksa cara penyimpanan data, laluan pemindahan, lingkungan peralihan secara utama, tidak akan mengikut latar belakang pelabur sahaja, membatasi syarikat kereta asing yang mematuhi undang-undang menjalankan perniagaan secara normal.
Untuk data kereta pintar domestik, piawaian pelaksanaan yang jelas ditetapkan, laluan kenderaan, imej rakaman kereta, data tingkah laku memandu pelbagai jenis hanya dikumpulkan di dalam negara, mesti disimpan pada pelayan tempatan. Semua operasi penghantaran data ke luar, mesti melalui keseluruhan proses pengisytiharan dan kelulusan. Tesla mempunyai banyak cara lembut untuk menyesuaikan peraturan, mengukuh port rangkaian tempatan, membahagikan akses sistem dalam dan luar negara, membina kerangka pengurusan data tertutup bebas, boleh memenuhi semua keperluan pengawalseliaan. Pelan menjual pemilikan, memisahkan kapasiti di Tiongkok yang dibincangkan berulang kali dalam industri, tidak selari dengan laluan pelaksanaan pengawasan, tidak boleh dikira sebagai pelan penyesuaian.
Tesla secara berperingkat melaksanakan kerja pengubahsuaian pemisahan kuasa akaun, litar tertutup data tempatan, zon rangkaian pejabat, dan lain-lain. Negara-negara di seluruh dunia sedang mengetatkan undang-undang data kereta, pengubahsuaian ini menyesuaikan dengan perubahan dasar besar-besaran, melayani kawalan risiko jangka panjang syarikat, tidak akan mengikuti irama khabar merger Tesla dan SpaceX.

Kataan media luar mengenai penutupan kilang Tesla, penarikan pasaran domestik, hanyalah tanggapan ekstrem berdasarkan risiko, keadaan realiti pelaksanaan tidak cukup. Pelan ubahsuai Tesla seterusnya terhadap pasaran Tiongkok, kebanyakannya akan tertumpu pada perincian pengurusan perlindungan data, kuasa akaun. Rantaian bekalan hulu hilir automobil domestik yang lengkap, pasaran pengguna berskala besar mempunyai tarikan yang cukup, berakar tempatan untuk beroperasi secara berterusan, merupakan pilihan yang lebih selamat untuk syarikat. Bergantung semata-mata pada penarikan aset berat untuk menangani kepatuhan, sia-sia sumber industri yang telah dikumpulkan, juga tidak mematuhi idea pengubahsuaian kawalan risiko biasa syarikat kereta.
Ulasan Pembaca
Perbincangan industri mengenai kepatuhan merger Tesla, sentiasa terjebak dalam kesilapan permukaan pemotongan pemilikan dan aset. Pasar melebih-lebihkan nilai kepatuhan pembuangan aset berat, juga meremehkan kepentingan bebas pengawasan global dan kepelbagaian sistem kepatuhan domestik.
Pengawasan domestik sudah lama meninggalkan pengawalseliaan pemilikan yang kasar, peraturan terperinci dengan data tempatan dan kawalan kuasa merentas sempadan sebagai teras, memberi ruang pengubahsuaian yang fleksibel yang mencukupi untuk syarikat kereta asing, penjualan aset, penarikan kapasiti hanyalah tanggapan ekstrem yang lepas dari realiti industri.
Pada akhirnya, operasi global syarikat kereta, bertanding bukan pemilihan aset yang agresif, tetapi pembinaan sistem kepatuhan jangka panjang, stabil, dan terperinci, ini juga logik asas yang paling praktis industri melihat khabar angin gelombang ini.

在马来西亚的SUV市场,很多买家在选车的时候都会拿 Hyundai Santa Fe 和 Volvo XC90 PHEV 来做比较。这两款车在价位和定位上都蛮接近的,今天我们就从多个方面做一个详细的对比,帮你省下做功课的时间。
Hyundai Santa Fe 在马来西亚的 OTR 售价是 RM 225,000 - 270,000,一共有 3 个版本,包括 2025 2.5T DCT 4WD Calligraphy 6 Seats(RM 270,000)、2025 HEV 1.6T AT 2WD Prestige 7 Seats(RM 245,000)、2025 HEV 1.6T AT 2WD Prime 7 Seats(RM 225,000) 等。
Volvo XC90 PHEV 在马来西亚的 OTR 售价是 RM 434,888 - 434,888,一共有 2 个版本,包括 2025 2.0T 77km Ultra(RM 434,888)、What safety features does the Volvo XC90 PHEV have?(RM 362,888) 等。
从价钱来看,Hyundai Santa Fe 的起步价确实比 Volvo XC90 PHEV 便宜了 RM 209,888。如果你预算有限,Hyundai 的入门版已经可以满足日常需求。但也要注意,便宜的那几千块,可能在配备上会有取舍,具体要看你的需求。

Hyundai Santa Fe 搭载 2.0L 4-cyl,马力 170 hp。官方油耗 8.0 L/100km。
Volvo XC90 PHEV 搭载 Hybrid,马力 170 hp。官方油耗 4.5 L/100km。
动力方面,Volvo XC90 PHEV 的 Hybrid 比 Hyundai Santa Fe 的 2.0L 4-cyl 多了 0 匹马力。不过日常在市区开,两款车的动力都够用,不会觉得不够力。

Hyundai Santa Fe 车身长 4400 mm,后备箱 400 L。
Volvo XC90 PHEV 车身长 4400 mm,后备箱 400 L。
两款车的尺寸几乎一样,车内空间差别不大。这个级别的车,日常使用完全够用。

Hyundai Santa Fe 和 Volvo XC90 PHEV 都是马来西亚市场的主流选择,适合家庭使用、日常通勤。如果你更看重品牌口碑和二手价,可以优先考虑口碑更好的那一款;如果你更在意性价比和配备,那就选配置更丰富的那款。最终还是建议两款都去试驾,亲身体验才是最重要的。

总的来说,Hyundai Santa Fe 和 Volvo XC90 PHEV 都是马来西亚市场很不错的车型。选择哪一辆,关键还是要看你的个人需求和预算。建议大家做好功课,多比较几间车行的报价,再去试驾做最终决定。买车是件大事,花点时间做功课绝对不会错。
