Guan Cha Zhe Wang·2026-02-11 07:26Group 1 - BYD's global sales are projected to surpass Ford's for the first time in 2025, with BYD's sales reaching 4.6 million units compared to Ford's approximately 4.4 million units [1] - Toyota continues to lead the global sales rankings for the sixth consecutive year, with a 4.6% increase in sales to 11.3 million units [1] - Ford's wholesale sales declined by nearly 2% last year, and its market share is decreasing in Europe and China due to competition from local manufacturers like BYD, Xiaomi, and Geely [1] Group 2 - Ford has announced a $19.5 billion investment for strategic adjustments, including a partnership with Renault to enhance its electric vehicle offerings in Europe [2] - BYD is expanding aggressively into international markets, with overseas sales expected to exceed 1.05 million units in 2025 and plans to sell 1.3 million vehicles outside China by 2026 [4] - BYD has initiated a lawsuit against the U.S. government regarding tariff policies, marking it as the first Chinese automaker to challenge these tariffs, which could open up significant opportunities for its passenger vehicle business in the U.S. if successful [5]