The IATF is an international body that oversees global automotive quality management systems. Founding members include major auto industry associations such as the Automotive Industry Action Group in the United States, ANFIA in Italy, FIEV in France, SMMT in the United Kingdom and VDA in Germany, along with many global automakers.
BYD said it was recommended by AIAG and approved through a vote of the full IATF membership. The company said the move will allow it to take part in developing international automotive quality management standards alongside global automakers including Volkswagen and General Motors.
Zhao Jianping, BYD vice president and chief quality officer, said the membership is “a meaningful achievement” showing international recognition of BYD’s technology-driven, innovation-based development strategy.
BYD said it has continued rapid growth in the global eco-friendly vehicle market. In 2025, it posted annual vehicle sales of 4,602,400, ranking No. 1 worldwide in eco-friendly vehicle sales for a fourth straight year. Overseas sales of passenger cars and pickup trucks totaled 1,049,600, up 145% from a year earlier.
BYD said it plans to use its IATF membership to strengthen technical cooperation during the auto industry’s shift toward electrification and intelligent systems, and to take an active role in advancing international standards. It also said it will work with global partners to help build a sustainable automotive industry ecosystem and accelerate the transition to eco-friendly mobility.
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