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We must do better! BYD details huge expansion of customer service and support in Australia as boss admits “we’ve got work to do”

February 13, 2026 Bruce Newton

The rapidly growing Australian BYD customer base should be getting better after-sales service, the booming Chinese PHEV and EV brand

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BYD debates baby Shark ute for Australia

February 12, 2026 Bruce Newton

BYD’s smaller dual-cab ute, widely dubbed the ‘Baby Shark’ or Shark 5, is being watched closely by the brand’s Australian

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