On September 30, smart announced its expansion into Chile through a new partnership with Kaufmann Group, a leading automotive distributor in Latin America.
This marks smart's first entry into the region as it introduces its premium all-electric vehicle lineup. Kaufmann Group, known for operating the largest Mercedes-

On August 21, it was announced that BYD, represented by Astara in Chile, inaugurated its most emblematic store in Lo Barnechea, Santiago.
The store, equipped with cutting-edge technology, stylish design features, and a spacious showroom showcasing the entire BYD lineup, provides a tailored car-buying experience.
The

On August 9, Antonio Baltar Junior, director of Sales, Marketing and Services at Ford South America, announced during the Interlagos festival, the arrival of the Ford Performance division to Argentina.
This plan is part of the expansion strategy of the brand in South America, which includes to other countries such as

On August 6, it was announced that BYD launched its Yuan Pro model in Chile, available in GL and GS versions, marking the ninth model the brand has introduced in the country.
The GL version is equipped with a 94hp electric motor delivering 180 Nm of torque, powered by 32-kWh Blade LFP batteries, providing a range of

On June 25, Renault Trucks delivered its first battery-electric trucks outside Europe in Chile. The company delivered three 26-tonne, 264 kWh Renault Trucks E-Tech D Wide, via its importer Salfa, to the Chilean haulier Trailer Logistics and are now on the streets of Santiago, operating for CCU, a company owned by Hei

On June 17, SQM announced that its subsidiary SQM Salar signed a long-term lithium supply agreement with Hyundai Motor and Kia Corp.
 
Both automotive companies have chosen to secure part of their future supply of lithium hydroxide with SQM, considering various qualities of the company, such as its growth plan, demon

On May 31, it was announced that the updated Kia Morning A segment city car arrived in Chile.
This vehicle has two engine options. The first one is a 1.0-liter 66 hp engine with 95 Nm of torque, coupled to a 5-speed manual transmission that is only available for the entry-level EX version.
The second engine option is

On May 31, it was announced that the Chilean state company Codelco signed an agreement for the exploitation of lithium in the Salar de Atacama together with the private mining company SQM in Chile from 2025 to 2060.
The association should become effective at the beginning of 2025 after reviewing the necessary legal i

On May 15, it was announced that BYD will delay plans for the lithium factory it has planned for northern Chile due to the uncertainty of external factors.
On April 19, 2023, Corfo awarded BYD a contract for the construction of a "Lithium Cathode Plant" in the Antofagasta Region. The mineral would be supplied by SQM

On March 28, Toyota Chile (TLC) inaugurated its first hydrogen production and supply station located at the TLC offices in Pudahuel, Santiago.
This station can completely refuel a Toyota Mirai in 5 minutes, enabling a range of 650 km. The Mirai was introduced to the Chilean market in 2023 as the first EV with hydroge

On March 11, the entry of the BYD Dolphin to Chile was announced, where the vehicle is presented as one of the cheapest EVs.
The BYD Dolphin comes in 2 versions: GL and GS. It has an electric motor of 75 hp and 138 Nm of torque, powered by a Blade LFP battery of 30 or 38 kWh capacity with a range of 300 km and 380 km

On March 21, SsangYong presented its Torres EVX all-electric SUV model in Chile.
The vehicle offers 204 hp and 339 Nm of torque, being capable of towing up to 1,500 kg thanks to its 73.4 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery with “Cell to pack” technology that offers 462 km of range on the road and 635 km in the city (W

On December 12, Altilium, a UK-based clean technology group signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Universidad Católica del Norte, Chile (UCN) on advancing EV battery recycling technologies. The collaboration focuses on sustainable practices, green processing technologies, and planning for efficient battery

On October 23, JMC Group announced that Grand Avenue, a pickup truck sub-brand, recently officially entered the Chilean market and successfully delivered the first Grand Avenue pickup truck in Chile.
Chile is a mature Latin American automobile market and a key JMC Group export market. First launched in Chile, the Gra

According to multiple press releases, Yongqing Technology Group Co., Ltd., a Tsingshan Holding Group subsidiary, plans to invest USD 233 million to build a lithium battery cathode material plant with an annual lithium iron phosphate capacity of 120,000 tons in Mejillones, Chile. The plant will be commissioned in May

Tesla has opened 3 job offers in its website and LinkedIn for Santiago de Chile. One of the positions is as a General Manager with the description saying: “Identify, develop, and execute activities to launch and develop the market”.
This is the first public mention of a development plan in the country made by the com

On September 6, GAC Motor announced the launch of its EMKOO compact SUV as the latest model to join its array of automotive products in Chile at an event in Santiago, which also served as an advance presentation of EMZOOM, a subcompact SUV that will hit the market in September. 
The futuristic 5-passenger vehicle is

On September 4, Porsche announced the exploration of the integration of a Direct Air Capture (DAC) facility into the eFuels pilot plant in Chile in collaboration with Volkswagen Group Innovation, HIF Global, and MAN Energy Solutions.
This facility aims to extract the necessary CO2 from the air for eFuels production a

On August 22, BYD announced the recent delivery of the first 10 battery electric double-decker buses to Chile.
Tailored for the Chilean market, the delivered B12C01 double-decker buses measure 12.128m long and 4.170m high, and weigh about 16.5t. The double-decker design enables the vehicles to accommodate 69 seats,

On August 21, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) announced that the all-electric eCanter truck will begin sales in the Chilean market later 2023. The vehicle was unveiled for the first time to South American customers at an event on August 17.
The vehicle will be available in 5 variants, ranging from 6