# BYD enters global top five automakers for the first time

> According to the Korea Herald, BYD joins the global top five automakers for the first time in the third quarter.

**In brief**: Sales and market event (severity: notable) involving BYD, Hyundai, Hyundai Motor Group and 1 more, worldwide, first detected on 3 November 2026 at 06:47. Reported by 2 sources (3 articles), last updated on 3 November 2026 at 06:47. Figures reported: 132 vehicles.

- Category: Sales and market
- Severity: Notable
- Countries: Worldwide (Chine, Corée du Sud)
- Brands: BYD, Hyundai, Hyundai Motor Group, Volkswagen
- First detected: 3 November 2026 at 06:47
- Updated: 3 November 2026 at 06:47
- Web page: https://mecapress.com/events/2946-byd-enters-global-top-five-automakers-for-the-first-time

## Sources (3 articles)

- [Hyundai Motor Group Ranks Third in Q3 Sales as BYD Joins Global Top Five | EconoTimes](https://econotimes.com/Hyundai-Motor-Group-Ranks-Third-in-Q3-Sales-as-BYD-Joins-Global-Top-Five-1769557) — econotimes.com, 3 November 2026 at 01:00
- [Hyundai Motor Group takes third, BYD breaks into global top five in Q3 sales - The Korea Herald](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiV0FVX3lxTFA2TmQ4d0prV1VhUUltajFDRDkzSzREMFlPWDJ6V1U0VzJEcVFSOWRZX19NSW1DY20tNDlSb0pwbDNqQkxPaHBfcWc4Y1lUZnRvaVZISEItaw?oc=5) — The Korea Herald, 3 November 2026 at 06:32
- [BYD enters global top five automakers for the first time — Korea Herald - UA.NEWS](https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMinwFBVV95cUxNQzZ2UWRUQU13emtFY1B4eDkxMGNlTVczdlI0NzZ2alBZVWJLaHJucm5RbzY4S1Rvdm11aE5abV9uVFhsTTduVEZfREFFdmYtNGYxOGNjQVdzYVUya1hVRHNQcVBlUDFFN3hqTjF1SHpwRjNmZWozSElnWVlmMmllcVJiY0NqazlGbjhaaDg1cFFXVzNUNVcwMmVqTjVTNGs?oc=5) — UA.NEWS, 3 November 2026 at 06:47

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Cite as: Mecapress, “BYD enters global top five automakers for the first time”, https://mecapress.com/events/2946-byd-enters-global-top-five-automakers-for-the-first-time
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