On January 7, Iveco Bus announced the delivery of approximately 2,000 school buses in 2024 to the Caminho da Escola program and has announced an additional 500 units for early 2025 in Brazil.
The program, under the National Fund for Educational Development (FNDE), supports municipalities and state education departmen

On January 8, the Brazilian dealer association Federacao Nacional da Distribuicao de Veiculos Automotores (Fenabrave) announced combined sales of 257,444 new passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses in December 2024, an increase 3.6% compared to December 2023 and an increase of 1.6% from November

On January 6, Nissan Brazil announced a historic sales record for the Nissan Kicks in 2024, with 60,457 units sold nationwide, surpassing the previous record of 56,058 units set in 2019. This marks a 19% growth compared to 2023, when 50,778 units were sold.
Launched globally in Brazil in 2016 and manufactured at Niss

On January 2, BYD Auto Brazil reported record-breaking sales in 2024, cementing its leadership in Brazil's electrified vehicle market.
Only in December, the OEM sold 10,091 units, marking its best monthly performance and securing the 8th place in overall sales, a significant achievement for a brand only three years i

On December 30, it was reported that the timeline for the start of operations of BYD’s complex in Camaçari, Brazil, might be delayed due to the recent cancelation of the contract with the construction company Jinjiang Construction Brazil Ltda.
The operation, led by Brazil’s Labor Prosecutor’s Office and other authori

On December 13, Anfavea President, Márcio de Lima Leite, announced that there was a significant increase in Chinese car sales in Brazil, marking a 229% rise in 2024.
Sales increased from 32,200 to 105,763 units between January and November, pushing China’s market share for imported vehicles outside Mercosur from 10%

On December 30, Sigma Lithium Corporation announced it surpassed its Q4 2024 production targets, delivering 75,000 tons of its "Quintuple Zero Green Lithium" and achieving an annual total of 240,000 tons in production and sales. The company is set to exceed its 2025 goal of 270,000 tons, thanks to its cutting-edge Gr

On December 23, BYD Auto Brazil announced the immediate termination of its contract with Jinjiang Construction Brazil Ltda. following a notification from the Ministry of Labor and Employment about severe irregularities committed by the contractor.
Over recent weeks, BYD had been conducting thorough reviews of working

On December 20, BYD announced the development of flex-fuel plug-in hybrid (PHEV) versions of the Dolphin hatchback and Yuan Pro SUV exclusively for the Brazilian market.
The models were presented at a recent dealership convention attended by CEO Stella Li and are set to launch in 2026 after the company’s Camaçari fac

On December 23, Chevrolet announced the launch of the MyChevrolet Charging app, designed for electric vehicle owners in Brazil.
The app allows users to locate charging points, schedule EZ Volt chargers up to 24 hours in advance, and utilize energy credits provided with the purchase of Blazer EV and Equinox EV models.

On December 13, Stellantis Brazil announced the launch of the 2025 Ram Rampage Big Horn in the country. The pickup is manufactured at Pernambuco plant in Brazil.
The Big Horn model is the new entry point to the Ram brand. The pickup is equipped with a 2.2-liter four-cylinder Turbodiesel engine that delivers 200 hp an

On December 16, Mercedes-Benz announced the sale of 180 urban bus chassis to companies in Recife’s Metropolitan region in Pernambuco, for fleet renewals in 2024.
This includes 100 units for Grupo Paulo Chaves and 80 for MobiBrasil. All vehicles feature BlueTec 6 technology, complying with Proconve P8 (Euro 6) standar

On December 16, Frasle announced the launch of two new brake pad models for electric and hybrid heavy vehicles in Brazil: the Ehnergy HD and the premium HD PRO.
The Ehnergy HD features Electric+ technology for high braking power, while the HD PRO is designed for commercial heavy-duty vehicles and urban applications l

On December 16, GM announced mechanical updates for its Chevrolet Tracker and Montana models, enhancing performance, efficiency, and emissions compliance.
The Tracker SUV now features direct fuel injection and software updates. The 1.0T Flex engine increases power from 116 hp to 121 hp, while the 1.2T Flex rises from

On December 12, Anfavea reported a 29.5% year-over-year increase in bus chassis production for November.
Manufacturers produced 2,400 bus chassis last month, slightly above October's output and significantly higher than the 1,800 units recorded in November 2023. From January to November 2024, production reached 26,00

On December 10, São Paulo's State Assembly approved a new IPVA exemption policy that was criticized by the Brazilian Electric Vehicle Association (ABVE) as discriminatory against fully electric vehicles.
The law, effective January 1, 2025, grants a two-year IPVA exemption to light vehicles powered exclusively by hydr

On December 14, Samvardhana Motherson International Limited (SAMIL) announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Samvardhana Motherson Automotive Systems Group B.V. will acquire 100% shareholding of BALDI INDUSTRIA E COMERCIO LTDA. (Baldi). The agreement is a cash consideration of BRL 47 million (USD 7.8 million). 
Bal

On December 10, Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus delivered the first 50 of 180 buses intended to modernize the passenger transport fleet for the Metropolitan System of Belo Horizonte.
These new additions include various models, notably the Volksbus 22.260 S, designed for higher passenger capacity, comfort, and operation

The Associacao Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veiculos Automores (ANFAVEA) announced that Brazilian vehicle units (including trucks and buses) increased 19.2% YOY to 253,499 units in November 2024.
Vehicle units in November consisted of 193,747 passenger cars; 47,716 light commercial vehicles; 10,169 trucks; and 1,867 b

On December 12, the Associacao Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veiculos Automores (ANFAVEA) announced that Brazilian vehicle production (excluding CKD production) in November 2024 of 236,146 units represented an increase of 16.5% from November 2023.
Of the vehicles produced in November, 174,831 were passenger cars; 45,70