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Brazilian vehicle sales increase 0.8% to 243,238 units in July 2025 (ANFAVEA)
The Associacao Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veiculos Automores (ANFAVEA) announced that Brazilian vehicle sales (including trucks and buses) increased 0.8% YOY to 243,238 units in July 2025.
Of the newly registered vehicles, locally manufactured vehicles fell 1.0% yoy to 198,054 units, while imported vehicles increase
Brazilian vehicle sales increase 0.8% in July 2025 (Fenabrave)
On August 4, the Brazilian dealer association Federacao Nacional da Distribuicao de Veiculos Automotores (Fenabrave) announced combined sales of 243,225 new passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses in July 2025, an increase 0.8% compared to July 2024 and an increase of 14.3% from June 2025.
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Bajaj Auto, India invests in affordable e-powertrain tech, expands R&D infrastructure
In its annual report for FY 2024-25, Bajaj Auto announced a focus on developing affordable and scalable electric powertrains, along with controllers, human-machine interface (HMI) systems, connectivity features, and related technologies. The company is working on integrating these systems into its vehicles and subsys
Brazilian government implements 0% IPI tax to certain models in the country
On July 11, it was reported that Brazilian government published Decree 12.549, modifying the IPI (Industrialized Products Tax) table effective November 1, 2025, through December 31, 2026.
The measure adjusts tax rates for passenger and light commercial vehicles based on sustainability and performance criteria. Howeve
Brazilian vehicle sales decrease 0.6% to 212,932 units in June 2025 (ANFAVEA)
The Associacao Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veiculos Automores (ANFAVEA) announced that Brazilian vehicle sales (including trucks and buses) decreased 0.6% YOY to 212,932 units in June 2025.
Vehicle sales in June consisted of 159,119 passenger cars; 43,339 light commercial vehicles; 8,511 trucks; and 1,963 buses.
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Brazilian vehicle sales decrease 0.6% in June 2025 (Fenabrave)
On July 4, the Brazilian dealer association Federacao Nacional da Distribuicao de Veiculos Automotores (Fenabrave) announced combined sales of 212,897 new passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses in June 2025, a decrease 0.6% compared to June 2024 and a decrease of 5.7% from May 2025.
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Stellantis Brazil sets new export record from Goiana Automotive Hub
On June 25, Stellantis Brazil announced that its Goiana Automotive Hub set a record with the largest single-vehicle export operation in the company’s history.
A total of 4,006 units were shipped to Argentina from the Port of Suape aboard the dedicated Dover Highway (K-Line) vessel. The Jeep Renegade accounted for the

ACMobility, Philippines launches its farthest EV charging station in Ilocos Norte
Announced on June 13, 2025, ACMobility is operating at 96 locations across the Philippines as of May 2025, with a total of 226 EV charge points, and continues to expand. Among its latest additions are new charging sites in Makati, Paranaque, Bulacan, Pagudpud, Baguio, Antipolo, Cavite, Cebu, and Iloilo.
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Brazilian vehicle sales up 16.2% to 225,710 units in May 2025 (ANFAVEA)
The Associacao Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veiculos Automores (ANFAVEA) announced that Brazilian vehicle sales (including trucks and buses) increased 16.2% YOY to 225,710 units in May 2025.
Vehicle sales in May consisted of 167,547 passenger cars; 47,059 light commercial vehicles; 9,161 trucks; and 1,943 buses.
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Brazilian vehicle sales increase 16.2% in May 2025 (Fenabrave)
On June 4, the Brazilian dealer association Federacao Nacional da Distribuicao de Veiculos Automotores (Fenabrave) announced combined sales of 225,685 new passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses in May 2025, an increase 16.2% compared to May 2024 and an increase of 8.2% from April 2025.
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VW South Africa completes B segment SUV entry project at Kariega plant
On May 27, Volkswagen Africa moved to the next stage in preparing its Kariega plant to build a new B segment SUV Entry model starting in 2027, after 4 weeks of facility upgrades.
The model will join alongside the Polo and Polo Vivo on the same line. VW announced the plan in February 2025, revealing that 60% of the up
Stellantis Goiana plant in Brazil achieves highest-ever April exports
On May 26, Stellantis reported record-breaking results for April 2025, with its Goiana Automotive Hub in Pernambuco achieving its highest-ever monthly export volume since its 2015 inauguration.
The plant exported 7,194 vehicles in April alone, totaling 17,479 units from January to April. The Jeep Compass led exports,
Stellantis Brazil confirms first vehicle with Bio-Hybrid technology to be launched in 2026
On May 22, Stellantis confirmed that its Goiana Automotive Hub in Pernambuco, Brazil, will launch its first vehicle with Bio-Hybrid technology in 2026.
The announcement was made during the plant’s 10th anniversary celebration, highlighting the facility’s growing importance in Stellantis’ South American operations. Th
Stellantis starts Fiat Titano production at Cordoba plant in Argentina
On May 13, Stellantis announced the start of production of the Fiat Titano midsize pickup at its Cordoba Automotive Hub in Argentina.
This initiative is part of a broader strategy to establish Cordoba as a regional export hub for pickups. Stellantis also begins a project to produce the robust MultiJet 2.2 engine loca

Infineon introduces CoolGaN bidirectional switch 650 V G5
On May 12, Infineon Technologies AG presented the CoolGaN bidirectional switch (BDS) 650 V G5, a gallium nitride (GaN) switch capable of actively blocking voltage and current in both directions. Featuring a common-drain design and a double-gate structure, it leverages Infineon's gate injection transistor (GIT) techno
VW resumes exports to Africa from Brazil
On May 8, it was reported that Volkswagen do Brasil resumed vehicle exports to Africa with an initial shipment of 200 units of the New T‑Cross SUV to Cameroon, Ivory Coast, Ghana, Madagascar, Rwanda, and Senegal.
The T‑Cross is produced at the São José dos Pinhais plant and shipped through the Port of Paranaguá, wher

Brazilian vehicle sales decreased 5.5% to 208,704 units in April 2025 (ANFAVEA)
The Associacao Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veiculos Automores (ANFAVEA) announced that Brazilian vehicle sales (including trucks and buses) decreased 5.5% YOY to 208,704 units in April 2025.
Vehicle sales in April consisted of 152,133 passenger cars; 15,025 light commercial vehicles; 9,345 trucks; and 2,201 buses.
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Delta Automotive, Botswana to increase production of wiring harnesses for VW and Nissan vehicles
On May 7, the African Development Bank announced that its USD 80 million credit line to the Botswana Development Corporation (BDC) for businesses in Botswana will help Delta Automotive Technologies to expand its operations.
Delta Automotive makes wiring harnesses for Volkswagen's Polo Vivo and Polo 270, and Nissan's
