GFL International Co., Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ganfeng Lithium Group Co., Ltd. (Ganfeng Lithium), will develop the Pozuelos-Pastos Grandes (PPG) salt lake basin with Lithium Argentina AG (LAR). The PPG project and two other Ganfeng Lithium-engaged salt lake projects will be consolidated under Millennial Li

On August 15, it was reported that Volkswagen will launch a hybrid version of the next-generation Amarok that will be produced at its Pacheco plant in Argentina and scheduled for release in 2027.
The announcement was made by Alexander Seitz, Chairman of Volkswagen South America, during a supplier recognition event in

On August 14, Ford Argentina unveiled the new Mustang Dark Horse, the most track-focused street-legal Mustang ever offered in the region.
The vehicle is equipped with a Coyote 5.0-liter V8 engine with 32 valves and dual injection, producing 507 hp and 567 Nm of torque. It is paired with a 10-speed automatic transmiss

On August 5, it was reported that Volkswagen Argentina presented its USD 580 million investment plan to Minister of Economy Luis Caputo to produce a new hybrid Amarok pickup at its General Pacheco plant.
The announcement was made by VW Argentina President Marcellus Puig and Public Affairs Director Angie Stelzer durin

On August 5, Argentina’s Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ADEFA) announced that wholesale sales of 50,186 vehicles in July were down 16.1% from June sales, and up 51.9% from July 2024.
Of those vehicles sold in July, 35,092 were passenger cars, 63.9% more than last July, and 15,094 were commercial vehicles, 2

On July 29, Toyota Argentina resumed production at its Zarate plant after an 11-day scheduled shutdown for maintenance and technological upgrades.
The downtime, aligned with the winter school holidays, involved improvements across all areas of the facility, including streets, drainage, cafeterias, and parking lots. T

On July 8 and 25, Chevrolet kicked off the second half of 2025 by simultaneously unveiling five important vehicles, namely the new Onix, the new Onix Plus, the new Tracker, and the all-new Spark EUV and Captiva EV/PHEV, for Brazil and Argentina.
The arrival of the new Tracker meant the upgrade of its Rosario plant in

On July 28, Ford announced an additional USD 40 million investment in its Pacheco plant in Argentina, bringing the total to USD 700 million. The expansion will allow the production of more than 80,000 units of the Ranger per year, which marks a growth of 30% compared to 2024 and an all-time Ranger production record.

On July 17, Toyota Argentina announced that the new Yaris Cross will launch locally on November 27.
This B-segment compact SUV, manufactured at Toyota’s Sorocaba plant in Brazil, marks the brand’s first hybrid compact model in Argentina. It is set to strengthen Toyota’s leadership in sustainable mobility, with the co

On July 8, IVECO Argentina unveiled the new S-Way in the country.
The S-Way is available in diesel (4x2, 6x2, 6x4) and Natural Gas (NG) versions. It features the new FPT Cursor 13 common rail Euro VI engine, delivering 480hp to 540 hp, and promises up to 10% to 15% fuel savings. The NG version offers 460 hp and a ran

On July 14, it was reported that Toyota implemented an extended winter shutdown at its Zárate plant in Argentina, lasting until July 29.
While officially described as a technical halt to update robotization and automation processes, the move has sparked concern among workers, especially given the wage cuts linked to

On July 14, General Motors South America announced the start of production of the new Chevrolet Tracker subcompact SUV at its Alvear Industrial Complex in Santa Fe, Argentina.
While the SUV will primarily target export markets, it will also supply the local market. The updated model features a redesigned front end wi

On July 8, 2025, it was reported that Scania’s plant in Tucumán, Argentina, halted operations on July 7 and will remain inactive until at least July 20.
The temporary shutdown affects 520 workers, who will receive 75% of their gross salary under an agreement with the Smata union. The decision is attributed to a sharp

On July 2, Ford Argentina announced a 14.6% sales increase in the first half of 2025, outperforming the industry’s 4.8% growth.
In June, the company posted its best monthly result of the year with 3,967 vehicles sold, totaling 22,569 for the semester.
The Ranger played a key role, achieving its highest monthly share

On July 4, Argentina’s Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ADEFA) announced that wholesale sales of 59,807 vehicles in June were up 1.5% from May sales, and up 85.0% from June 2024.
Of those vehicles sold in June, 41,112 were passenger cars, 84.5% more than last June, and 18,695 were commercial vehicles, 86.0% m

On June 30, Ford Argentina announced that Fiorasi has officially become the brand’s representative in the provinces of Neuquén and Río Negro, strengthening Ford’s presence in a strategically growing region of Argentina.
The announcement also included the opening of a new full-service dealership in Cipolletti, designe

On June 30, Fiat announced the launch of the new Fiat Titano in Argentina.
Produced at the Córdoba Industrial Complex, this midsize pickup, is powered by a 2.2-liter Multijet engine delivering 200 hp and 450 Nm of torque, paired with a new 8-speed automatic transmission. It features permanent AWD, fuel efficiency of

On June 28, it was reported that the Italian-Chinese-Hong Kong company X-Electrical Vehicle (XEV) has entered the Argentine market with its mini electric model, the Yoyo Pro. It is designed in Italy and manufactured in China.
The first units arrived in Buenos Aires, imported by Malek Fara’s company Black Sapphire, no

On June 18, Latin NCAP published its latest crash test results, awarding the new Volkswagen Tera a five-star safety rating for the Latin American market. However, there are rumors regarding the version of the Tera set to be sold in Argentina.
According to Latin NCAP, the Argentine version will not include Autonomous

On June 23, it was reported that Mercedes-Benz launched the facelifted version of its third-generation Vito van in Argentina. 
The model arrives from Spain in two configurations: the Tourer and the Furgón Mixto, both powered by the 1.9-liter OM654 turbodiesel engine paired with a nine-speed 9G-Tronic automatic transm