BYD reclaimed China's monthly auto sales crown in May, overtaking SAIC Motor for the first time in five months, as robust overseas demand and strong performance from its premium brands helped offset persistent pressure in the domestic market.

BYD reclaimed China's monthly auto sales crown in May, overtaking SAIC Motor for the first time in five months, as robust overseas demand and strong performance from its premium…

Carmaker says sales volume this year will be limited by battery production, which it is expanding by 20,000 to 30,000 units per month.