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BYD Yangwang U8 gains Australian approval

BYD’s 880kW Yangwang U8 is one step closer to a local release, following its Australian approval

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BYD Shark recall affects 32,009 variants in Australia

More than 32,000 BYD Sharks are being recalled over a spare wheel cable that could fail

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BYD Mako revealed as PHEV ute to sit below Shark

BYD has revealed a new plug-in hybrid ute in Brazil, adding a car-based pickup to its range alongside the larger Shark

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Our BYD Shark has been sold

Our Shark build went under the hammer at Slattery Auctions

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Australia’s electric utes: Current models and future launches

What’s out, what’s coming and what’s likely, in what is currently a very shallow segment

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Can BYD be the world’s largest automaker within five years? Its chairman thinks so

BYD is betting on export growth, vertical integration, and technology investment to close the gap

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BYD Shark range expansion on the cards for Australia

BYD is considering further expansion of its Shark 6 line-up in Australia, with strong local demand pushing new variants of the plug-in hybrid ute onto the table

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2026 BYD Shark 6 cab‑chassis: Australian pricing leaks

RedBook has listed the BYD Shark 6 cab‑chassis at $55,900 before on‑road costs

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BYD set to boost Shark 6 ute towing with new 2.0‑litre hybrid

An upgraded Shark 6 dual‑cab with a 3.5 tonne braked towing capacity and plug‑in hybrid power is expected to arrive in Australia soon

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BYD Shark 6 cab-chassis cleared for Australia

BYD’s Shark range is about to grow, with a cab-chassis officially approved for Australian sale

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BYD patents smaller ute to sit below Shark, but don’t expect off-road ability

A new BYD ute has surfaced in European patent filings, hinting at a global rollout – but early signs suggest it’s more soft-roader than off-roader

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Ironman 4×4’s full range of BYD Shark gear now available via its nationwide network

BYD Shark 6 owners can now access Ironman 4×4 accessories and suspension kits directly through its stores as well as dealerships

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BYD Shark gets its first driveaway offer at $59,400

The Shark PHEV is now available with its first driveaway offer, saving buyers up to $3000

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2025 BYD Shark 6: Factory-backed Ironman 4×4 accessories

A selection of Ironman 4×4 optional extras are available to suit the all-new Shark

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BYD records its biggest month of sales in Australia

BYD sales surge in June, setting a new monthly record in Australia for the Chinese marque

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BYD ends EVDirect partnership; takes full control of Australian distribution

BYD will take over as the official importer and distributor of its vehicles in Australia from July 2025

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2025 BYD Shark ute: Everything we know

Bite-sized coverage of everything we know about the all-new Shark!

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VFACTs February 2025: Shark jumps in to the pond but Ranger still rules

The BYD Shark has surged into the new 4×4 sales charts, landing in the top five sellers for the month of February.

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2025 BYD Shark gets five-star ANCAP safety rating

Shark nets top ANCAP safety score

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2025 BYD Shark 6: First Australian deliveries commence; new shipment spotted in Melbourne

First customers get the keys to their all-new Shark PHEV, and a new load has been spotted in Melbourne following ongoing port industrial action which delayed shipments

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BYD Shark 6 racks up nearly 4000 sales in first month

Nearly 4000 Aussies have already put their hand up for BYD’s plug-in hybrid ute… and it hasn’t even landed yet!

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We just bought a 2025 BYD Shark 6 ute!

We bought a Shark, and it’ll arrive at 4X4 HQ early next year!

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2025 BYD Shark 6: More than 2000 orders taken in first 24 hours

Strong early sales show high demand for Shark PHEV ute

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2025 BYD Shark 6: Pricing and specifications

Sharp pricing announced for BYD’s PHEV ute