BYD Faces Labor Rights Probe as Hungary Sanctions Factory Contractors

BYD Faces Labor Rights Probe as Hungary Sanctions Factory Contractors

BUDAPEST: Hungarian authorities have taken action against companies involved in the construction of a BYD electric vehicle factory following allegations of labor rights violations, adding scrutiny to the Chinese automaker’s expanding operations in Europe. The move comes after an investigation by labor rights organization China Labor Watch alleged that workers at BYD’s factory project in […]

BYD eyes Canada plant and acquisitions, rules out joint ventures

BYD eyes Canada plant and acquisitions, rules out joint ventures

Ottawa: Chinese electric vehicle maker BYD is exploring plans to establish manufacturing operations in Canada, including the potential acquisition of an existing automaker, while ruling out joint ventures as part of its expansion strategy. The move signals the company’s push to grow its global footprint amid shifting trade policies and rising demand for electric vehicles. […]