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Tesla Model S Safety Plea, 2016 BMW X5 40e Plug-In Hybrid, BYD e6 For Uber: Today's Car News

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Today, we have an owner''s concern over a potential safety issue with the Tesla Model S electric car, details on the 2016 BMW X5 xDrive 40e plug-in hybrid SUV, and plans for UberX drivers to use the Chinese BYD e6 electric car in Chicago. All this and more on Green Car Reports. Today in Car News'

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BYD to launch e6 electric car

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The wait will soon be over for US customers eager to get their hands on BYD Auto’s e6 electric crossover. The Chinese manufacturer that is part-owned by Warren Buffet will introduce a limited number of the vehicles in the US next year according to BYD chairman Wang Chuanfu in an interview with the Wall Street Journal.

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BYD raises sales target for 2010

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With the New Year comes new hope and Chinese automaker BYD Auto is confident that this will be its most successful 12 months to date. The company has raised its sales targets for 2010 by 14 per cent thanks to the pending release of the all-electric e6 saloon car and the Chinese government’s green car friendly [.].

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Hertz rental cars to welcome BYD electric vehicles

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One of the largest car hire companies in the world – the Hertz Corporation – has announced a new strategic partnership with BYD aimed at propelling electric vehicle markets in China. As part of the partnership, Hertz will rent the BYD e6 electric car to Chinese customers and government agencies.

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Daimler and BYD to join forces on electric cars

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It seems that it’s a new trend in motoring for auto manufacturers to join forces on green cars – and now you can add another partnership to the list. BYD Company Limited and Daimler AG have signed a contract to create a 50:50 research and technology joint venture entitled Shenzhen BYD Daimler New Technology Co Ltd. [.].

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BYD arrives in Europe

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Chinese carmaker BYD has certainly garnered its fair share of media attention since it received backing from Warren Buffet – and now it is finally bringing its e6 vehicles to Europe.

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BYD heads to the USA

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One of China’s fastest growing car manufacturers it will establish US headquarters in the city of Los Angeles over the next three years in a [.].

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