'BYD contacted by Italian government to produce cars' - Industry and Analysis. BYD was approached by the Italian government as part of the country's efforts to attract a second car maker beyond Stellantis.

“We have some contacts to discuss it,” Michael Shu, CEO of BYD Europe, said in a Bloomberg interview at the Geneva International Motor Show. The need for a second European plant "depends on our sales: we are making excellent progress now," Shu added.