KEY TAKEAWAYS Chinese EV company BYD is moving ahead of Tesla and planning to integrate Chinese AI startup DeepSeek’s technology into almost all its vehicles, gaining a lead over its competitor.According to CNBC,

BYD stock briefly hit a record high following the introduction of a new smart-driving system which will be available in most of its models.

Shares in Chinese automaker BYD jumped on Tuesday after it unveiled plans to unroll advanced self-driving technology on nearly all its cars, including budget models priced below $10,000. The company also said it would integrate AI startup Deepseek's software into its cars,