BYD passes Ford in sales as Chinese automakers surge

From Nissan to Stellantis, automakers restructure as challenges mount

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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)

SHOYA OKINAGA and SOTA TANAKA, Nikkei staff writers

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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