Chinese new-energy vehicle manufacturer BYD convened a parade of 110 vehicles in Abu Dhabi on 13 November 2026 to showcase its technology and regional model range. The convoy featured models across the group's portfolio, including the YANGWANG U9 Xtreme and U8, the DENZA BAO 5 and BAO 8, and various BYD-branded electric vehicles.
The parade route ran from West Park to Emirates Palace, bringing together company executives and private vehicle owners. BYD Executive Vice President Stella Li stated that the event demonstrated the brand's engineering capabilities across diverse segments, ranging from high-performance hypercars to everyday consumer vehicles.
The parade was led by the YANGWANG U9 Xtreme, which the company stated had set a production-car speed record of 503.17 km/h on 1 November 2026 on Sheikh Khalifa Bin Zayed International Road (E11) in Abu Dhabi's Al Dhafra Region, driven by Marc Basseng.
According to the company, the Abu Dhabi parade was part of an extensive programme of activities across the United Arab Emirates, following an event in Dubai on 6 November 2026 that featured a projection display on the Burj Khalifa.
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- Arab News · 2026-11-12
