BYD becomes first Chinese car brand to pass 1000 monthly NZ sales

BYD has passed 1000 monthly sales in New Zealand for the first time, with 1090 vehicles registered in September as the Chinese brand continues its rapid local expansion.

Dave Kavermann

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Dave Kavermann

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