On October 3, Stellantis announced the launch of the all-new Citroen Basalt in Brazil.
The vehicle is the most affordable SUV on the market in the country, available in three versions: Feel, Feel Turbo 200 and Shine Turbo 200.
The coupe SUV measures 4,343 mm long, 1,821 mm wide, and 1,585 mm high, with a wheelbase of

On October 2, GM announced details of the Chevrolet Equinox EV that is expected to be launched in Brazil in October.
The SUV will be available only in the most technological version available globally, with the main motor at the front and an extra auxiliary one at the rear, generating in combination 292 hp. The Equin

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

The Associacao Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veiculos Automores (ANFAVEA) announced that Brazilian vehicle production (excluding CKD production) in September 2024 of 229,989 units represented an increase of 10.1% from September 2023.
Of the vehicles produced in September, 169,107 were passenger cars; 45,495 were commer

On October 4, during the celebration of the 10th year of production at the Araquari plant, BMW Brazil announced an investment of BRL 1.1 billion (EUR 200 million) from 2025 to 2028 to produce new models and develop global technologies through its Engineering office in Brazil.
Part of the investment will be used to pr

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 27, Volvo announced that Brasilia will integrate 90 new Volvo B320R buses into its public transportation system. 
Auto Viação Marechal is the company that will operate the buses on routes connecting the capital with the satellite cities of Taguatinga and Ceilândia.
The buses have a 13.2-meter Caio body w

On October 2, it was announced that GWM has started the hiring process for the Iracemápolis plant in Brazil.
The OEM plans to start production of its Haval H6 hybrid model in the second quarter of 2025, but the hiring process for approximately 700 employees has already begun.
The first hires will be the leaders who w

On September 25, VWCO Brazil (Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus) announced the launch of its new Constellation 20.480 at the Fenatran event.
This truck, designed for Brazil’s growing heavy-duty segment, is the most powerful in its 4x2 mechanical power category, boasting a gross combined weight of 56 tons. Alongside the 2

On September 19, VW Camiones e Onibus (VWCO) highlighted its advancements in sustainable transport solutions with the establishment of an electromobility intelligence center at its Resende factory in Brazil.
Thanks to this center, the development of the first electric truck designed and produced in Latin America was

On September 27, VW Brazil announced securing a BRL 304 million credit line from BNDES (National Bank for Economic and Social Development) to finance the digital transformation of its four plants in the country.
The investment, part of the “BNDES Mais Inovação” program, will enhance digitalization, automation, and In

On September 24, Hyundai opened pre-sales for its Ioniq 5 model in Brazil.
The all-electric vehicle comes only in the Signature version. It has an 84.0 kWh battery that allows it to offer a range of up to 374 km. Its charging is compatible with ultra-fast chargers of up to 800V or 350 kW (DC), allowing it to recharge

On September 19, WEG announced that it will be the new recommended partner for charging infrastructure with WEMOB WALL and PARKING chargers for Mercedes Benz Cars & Vans customers in Brazil.
This partnership has been made possible thanks to an agreement between the companies that establishes that OEM customers who pu

On September 20, HORSE announced that its Curitiba plant in Brazil, will provide engine and emissions testing services to third-party automotive manufacturers in South America.
The facility includes three engine test benches, each using state-of-the-art equipment for base engine calibration, capable of running 6,500

On September 23, Ford announced an agreement with the Government of Ceará to transfer its facility located in Horizonte, Brazil.
The plant will be taken by Comexport to install a multi-brand car manufacturer with an investment of BRL 400 million, with the first phase of the project expected to start on 2025.
With the

On September 20, Neta Auto announced that it signed a strategic cooperation agreement with BTG Pactual, Latin America’s largest investment bank, and its Sertrading trading company, securing BRL 1 billion in funding on September 18. 
The funding will be allocated to import services, the development of charging infrast

On September 16, Chevrolet Brazil announced the start of pre-sales for the 2025 Chevrolet Blazer EV from the brand's official website.
The Blazer EV comes with RWD, RS trim and a 347 hp motor powered by a 102 kWh battery that offers a range of up to 481 km and can be recharged about 3.5 times faster than traditional

On September 19, it was reported that GM workers at the São José dos Campos plant in Brazil approved a wage agreement in a vote in which both shifts of the plant participated.
The wage adjustment will be based on the INPC of 3.71%, while the Profit Sharing will be BRL 20,000 in 2025, corrected for the inflation of th

On September 23, Volvo Brazil announced the initiation of validation for 100% electric heavy trucks within the logistics of its factory in Curitiba.
This experimental phase, in collaboration with the National Traffic Secretariat (Senatran), aims to utilize 10 Volvo FM Electric zero-emission trucks to supply chassis f

・On September 19, it was announced that the Chamber of Foreign Trade (Camex) of the Ministry of Development, Industry, Commerce, and Services in Brazil has raised the import tax on tires for passenger vehicles from 16% to 25%, while the tax on tires for cargo vehicles remains at 16% in the country.
The import tax for