TOKYO -- Western and Japanese automakers are struggling while Chinese players soar, with electric vehicle giant BYD overtaking Ford Motor for the first time to take sixth place in global sales in the July-to-September quarter.
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BYD's global unit sales in July-September exceeded 1 million for the first time on a quarterly basis. (Photo by Shizuka Tanabe)
TOKYO -- Western and Japanese automakers are struggling while Chinese players soar, with electric vehicle giant BYD overtaking Ford Motor for the first time to take sixth place in global sales in the July-to-September quarter.