BYD denies plans to launch flying cars amid widespread rumors

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A widely circulated 12-second video, suspected to be AI-generated, claimed BYD's ultra-luxury sub-brand Yangwang would launch a flying car named Ufly. A BYD executive said the company has no plans to ...

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