On July 23, Volkswagen announced that it has begun exports of the Tera SUVW from the plant in Taubaté, Brazil where it is produced.
The Tera will begin shipments to Argentina, Aruba, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curacao, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Paraguay and Uruguay. Tera exports are also already sch

The Yokohama Rubber Co., Ltd. (Yokohama Rubber) announced that its GEOLANDAR A/T G31 and GEOLANDAR X-CV tires have been selected as original equipment tires for the Toyota 4Runner.
GEOLANDAR A/T G31 is an all-terrain tire supplied for the 4Runner Latin America model that offers drivability in all off-road situations,

On July 24, Mercedes Benz do Brasil Ltda., a Daimler Truck subsidiary, launched two new Axor truck models, i.e., the 2038 4x2 and 2545 6x2 for the Brazilian market. These trucks are built for medium- and long-distance freight transport and expand the brand’s heavy-duty lineup in South America.
The models will be manu

On July 10, Renault revealed the new Boreal, a C-segment SUV designed for markets outside Europe. It’s part of Renault’s global growth strategy, aiming to strengthen its presence in over 70 countries.
The model plays a key role in Renault’s International Game Plan 2024-2027, which includes an investment of EUR 3 bill

Norsk Hydro ASA (Hydro) has completed the recertification of its 74 production sites under the Aluminum Stewardship Initiative (ASI) Performance Standard V3.1, the highest number among aluminum extrusion companies.
The sites include 42 operations in Europe, 25 in North America, 2 in Asia and 5 in South America.
The r

On June 18, Volkswagen Brazil announced that the new VW Tera, produced in Taubaté, received the highest five-star rating in Latin NCAP's latest and most rigorous safety protocol. 
Built on the MQB platform and featuring ultra-high-strength steel in key structural areas, the Tera was entirely developed in Brazil and i

Announced on June 9, 2025, Malaysia’s Proton officially launched the e.MAS 7 in Trinidad and Tobago, the second international market for its first EV model after Nepal.
The launch event in Port of Spain was hosted by local distributor ANSA Motors, which also opened a new EV showroom at The City of Grand Bazaar to sup

On June 6, Stellantis announced the launch of Circular Autopeças, a new brand for its remanufactured and reused parts line in South America, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable and affordable mobility.
While the global identity SUSTAINera remains in place, the regional rebranding reflects a strategy focused on

On April 30, it was reported that Modefer, a Brazilian manufacturer of viscous clutches and fan blades for heavy-duty and diesel vehicles, is expanding its international presence across Latin America.
Based in Barueri, São Paulo, the company currently exports to Argentina, Chile, Colombia, and Paraguay, and is seekin

On April 22, prior its full public debut at Auto Shanghai, Stellantis announced the Leapmotor B10 electric SUV as the brand’s second model to launch in Chile and Brazil.
The Leapmotor B10 is built on the brand’s new 3.5 architecture and features advanced electronic integration, with key systems, battery, motor, ADAS,

On April 4, Volkswagen announced an expansion of its investment plan for South America to BRL 20 billion, strengthening its long-term strategy in the region.
Initially, BRL 16 billion had been allocated for Brazil until 2028, but with an additional USD 580 million, (BRL 4 billion) now committed to Argentina through 2

On March 27, iGowise Mobility, a Bangalore-based deep-tech mobility startup, announced partnerships with EVMI Solutions, Subeez, and Yaanco SAS to expand its electric trike operations in the UK, Switzerland, and South America. The company is also collaborating with domestic fleet aggregator Hala Mobility to deploy 2,

On February 27, Peugeot announced the launch of the all-new Peugeot 3008 compact SUV in the Latin American region.
The SUV is built on the STLA Medium platform, measuring 4.542 meters in length, 1.93 meters in width, and 1.64 meters in height, offering a 520-liter trunk. It is available in two versions, Allure, and G

On January 16, Stellantis announced its global consolidated shipment estimates for Q4 2024, revealing a 9% decline to 1.395 million units, aligning with a 5% drop in sales for the same period.
The decline reflects inventory reductions in North America and the impact of temporary product gaps in Europe, which are grad

On January 8, Volkswagen announced a record-breaking 2024, led by the success of the VW Polo, which became the best-selling vehicle in South America across all segments with 161,503 units sold.
In Brazil, the Polo dominated for the second consecutive year as the top passenger car and hatchback, with 140,184 units sol

On December 17, the BYD Dolphin Plus became the first electric car in Brazil to earn a 5-star safety rating from Latin NCAP.
This top rating applies exclusively to the Plus version, priced at BRL 184,800, which includes advanced driver-assistance systems like emergency braking, blind-spot monitoring, lane departure c

On December 17, Ford announced that its Transit family of Ford Pro vehicles has achieved a Euro NCAP Platinum safety rating.
This announcement comes as the recently enhanced Ford Transit has achieved a Platinum safety award, as have the Transit Custom, Transit Connect and Transit Courier models.
This model was alread

On December 12, Ford announced that the New Ford Ranger, produced in Argentina for South America, scored five-star safety rating from Latin NCAP under its latest, more stringent testing protocols.
The Ranger excelled in various evaluations, achieving 93.11% for adult occupant protection, 89.80% for child occupants, 7