The Associacao Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veiculos Automores (ANFAVEA) announced that Brazilian vehicle units (including trucks and buses) increased 19.2% YOY to 253,499 units in November 2024.
Vehicle units in November consisted of 193,747 passenger cars; 47,716 light commercial vehicles; 10,169 trucks; and 1,867 b

On December 10, Global NCAP tested both the old and facelifted VW Polo Vivo models for the South African market. The updated version now includes optional side airbags and ESC, improving its safety rating to 4 stars for adult protection and 3 stars for child protection. The previous model scored 2 stars for adults an

On December 3, Mercedes Benz launched the new generation V-Class Marco Polo HORIZON during the 10th anniversary of the V-Class. The model is powered by the efficient OM654 diesel engine, it offers rear-wheel drive or optional all-wheel drive. 
The vehicle is designed as an XXL limousine for families and VIPs, the V-C

On December 3, the Brazilian dealer association Federacao Nacional da Distribuicao de Veiculos Automotores (Fenabrave) announced combined sales of 253,502 new passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses in November 2024, an increase of 19.3% compared to November 2023 and a decrease of 4.3% from Octob

On November 12, Cambridge GaN Devices (CGD), UK based semiconductor company announced its partnership with IFP Energies nouvelles (IFPEN), French public research and training organization to develop a demo showcasing the use of CGD’s ICeGaN 650 V GaN ICs in a multi-level, 800 VDC inverter. The demo achieves high powe

On November 7, VW Brazil reported record-breaking export levels in October 2024, with 12,049 units shipped, the highest since 2018.
Exports for January through October 2024 reached 78,623 units, a 48.5% increase from the same period in 2023, despite a 7.6% decline in Brazil’s overall light vehicle exports. The main m

The Associacao Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veiculos Automores (ANFAVEA) announced that Brazilian vehicle units (including trucks and buses) increased 21.6% YOY to 264,949 units in October 2024.
Vehicle units in October consisted of 195,235 passenger cars; 54,920 light commercial vehicles; 12,218 trucks; and 2,576 bus

On November 4, the Brazilian dealer association Federacao Nacional da Distribuicao de Veiculos Automotores (Fenabrave) announced combined sales of 264,936 new passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses in October 2024, an increase 21.7% compared to October 2023 and an increase of 12.1% from Septembe

On October 23, NIO, presented EL8, its smart electric flagship SUV in the United Arab Emirates, the first market for the brand in the region. Its Long Range (100 kWh) swappable battery can achieve a range of up to 510 km WLTP. EL8 is available now from AED 359,900.
It has an all-wheel-drive system that employs 180 kW

The Associacao Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veiculos Automores (ANFAVEA) announced that Brazilian vehicle sales (including trucks and buses) increased 19.5% YOY to 236,334 units in September 2024.
Vehicle sales in September consisted of 171,686 passenger cars; 51,189 light commercial vehicles; 11,455 trucks; and 2,004

On October 4, FIOM-CGIL and FIM-CISL unions announced to hold a general strike in the automotive sector, culminating in a large demonstration in Piazza del Popolo, Rome on October 18, 2024. The automotive industry in Europe is facing a serious crisis that threatens jobs and the industry's future. The challenges in It

On October 3, the Brazilian dealer association Federacao Nacional da Distribuicao de Veiculos Automotores (Fenabrave) announced combined sales of 236,353 new passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses in September 2024, an increase 19.6% compared to September 2023 and a decrease of 0.4% from August

On September 23, Traton Group announced that it focuses on reducing carbon emissions and improving sustainability in its logistics processes crucial to commercial vehicle production, with materials, components, and vehicles moving constantly.
With the partnership with Hödlmayr International, Austria for shifting frei

On September 19, DeepDrive secured EUR 30 million in series B funding. DeepDrive offers revolutionary drive units for electric vehicles. Its “Dual Rotor” motor topology enables high-volume EVs with over 800 km of range. 
The funding will facilitate the conversion of high-volume projects within its robust customer pip

On September 18, Stellantis announced the beginning of production of the all-new B-segment SUV Coupé Citröen Basalt at the Port Real plant in Brazil. This vehicle completes the C-Cubed family, along with the all-new C3 and the all-new Aircross models.
It is the last action of the current investment cycle and allows t

UK passenger car sales remained stable in August 2024, down just -1.3% to 84,575 units, according to the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) on September 5. Year-to-date sales increased 5.1% with 1,238,855 cars registered in the first eight months of 2024.
In August, sales for VW decreased 4.2% to 7,998

On September 5, Stellantis announced an investment of USD 385 million in the Córdoba Automotive Hub.
The amount will be used for the development of new vehicles, components, and a new engine, as well as for hiring employees.
All the new products will be manufactured using renewable energy throughout the entire proces

The Associacao Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veiculos Automores (ANFAVEA) announced that Brazilian vehicle sales (including trucks and buses) increased 14.3% YOY to 237,382 units in August 2024.
Vehicle sales in August consisted of 171,021 passenger cars; 52,429 light commercial vehicles; 11,526 trucks; and 2,406 buses

On September 4, the Brazilian dealer association Federacao Nacional da Distribuicao de Veiculos Automotores (Fenabrave) announced combined sales of 237,384 new passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses in August 2024, an increase 14.3% compared to August 2023 and a decrease of 1.6% from July 2024.

On September 2, Stellantis began supplying ethanol to vehicles with Flex-fuel engines produced in Goiana, Brazil.
From this date onward, vehicles equipped with T270 Flex and Turbo 270 Flex engines will receive ethanol as fuel directly from the factory. The first models to benefit will be the Jeep Renegade Flex T270 a