The dreams go on for the Chinese BYD auto maker. They are ratcheting up the launch numbers despite being here only a few short years. Recently they’ve added volume and variety of power to its electrified range. And I drove…
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Tested: BYD Seal 6
It’s unusual to see a saloon in the BYD range. They have been passed over so much in favour of a compact SUV. But the saloon name in the BYD Seal Super 6 doesn’t really do it justice as it…
BYD Shark to make European debut at Goodwood
Visitors to this year’s Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK will be among the first in Europe to see the BYD Shark pick-up in the metal, when it makes its debut from 9th-12th July.
BYD to launch Dolphin plug-in hybrid
BYD will soon further strengthen its Irish offering with the introduction of a plug-in hybrid version of its Dolphin hatchback. The new Dolphin G DM-i uses BYD’s Super Hybrid system which pairs a 1.5-litre petrol engine with a 163PS electric…
Sheils Motor Group appointed BYD dealer in Clare
Motor Distributors Limited (MDL) has appointed Sheils Motor Group as a main BYD dealer for Co Clare. Trading as BYD Clare, it will operate from its prominently located showrooms on the Gort Road, Dulick, on the northern approach into Ennis.…
Tested: BYD Seal 6 saloon
As the breadth of fully electric vehicle models on sale broadens, more question marks are raised regarding the need for automakers to further produce plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEVs). Unless you are religiously charging your PHEV overnight at home or at…
Kearys Motor Group appointed BYD dealer in Bandon
Kearys Motor Group’s representation of BYD continues to strengthen in County Cork with the announcement by Motor Distributors Limited (MDL) that the motor retailer’s new Bandon outlet has been appointed to its national main dealer network.
BYD Sealion 5 hybrid arrives
Since being introduced by Motor Distributors Limited (MDL) in 2023 as “the biggest car brand you’ve never heard of”, BYD is now firmly placed amongst the leading five electric and hybrid vehicle brands in Ireland.
BYD partners Manchester City Football Club
BYD has announced an agreement to become the official automotive partner of Manchester City Football Club. As well as supplying vehicles to Manchester City, BYD Group will also provide vehicle charging and energy-storage batteries at City Football Academy, the Club’s…
Gilmores of Kingscourt appointed BYD dealer for Cavan
Motor Distributors Limited (MDL) has appointed Cavan motor retailer, Gilmores of Kingscourt to the BYD dealer network in Ireland.
