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BYD may launch Land Rover Defender rival in Europe

BYD YangWeng U8 — A Yangwang U8 navigates an obstacle course during a media event in Shenzhen Jan. 18, 2024. (BLOOMBERG)

January 19, 2024 10:23 AM

Chinese electric automaker BYD could launch SUVs in Europe that will rival the Mercedes G-Class, Land Rover Defender and Ford Bronco.

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