On June 17, CIE Automotive announced the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Weidplas Brasil Indústria e Comércio De Plásticos, Ltda. (hereinafter, ‘Techniplas Brazil’), a Brazilian subsidiary of the Techniplas Group, for an enterprise value of around EUR 65 million.
Techniplas Brazil, based in Piracicaba (Sã

On June 5, it was announced that Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus (VWCO) now uses 100% certified renewable electricity.
Thanks to this strategy, its carbon emissions from electricity consumption has reduced by approximately 90% compared to 2021, down to 263.55 tons of CO2e. Additionally, between 2023 and 2024, VWCO achi

On June 16, it was announced that BYD Brazil, in partnership with Tupi Mobility, will launch a new charging feature called AutoCarga as part of its electric mobility strategy in the country.
Introduced during the Festival Interlagos 2025, AutoCarga enables BYD vehicle owners to charge their cars automatically without

On June 16, it was announced that Audi do Brasil has opened pre-orders for two new fully electric models: the Audi Q6 Sportback e-tron and the Audi SQ6 Sportback e-tron.
Both vehicles will be available in a single configuration, Q6 Sportback e-tron Performance Black quattro and SQ6 Sportback e-tron quattro. Both mode

On June 12, it was reported that Volvo Car Brasil is showcasing two upcoming models at the Festival Interlagos 2025, including the debut of the EX30 Cross Country in a pre-sale campaign.
The EX30 is expected to arrive at dealerships in September. Equipped with dual electric motors and all-wheel drive, the SUV deliver

On June 12, it was reported that Omoda & Jaecoo will expand their vehicle lineup in Brazil with the importation of two new models: the Omoda 5 HEV and the Omoda 7 SHS.
This move comes less than two months after the company began selling its first vehicles in the country. Both models were unveiled at the Interlagos Fe

On June 12, it was reported that Grupo Timber is preparing to launch the Chinese electric commercial vehicle brand Farizon in Brazil.
Its official debut is scheduled for June 23 to 26 in São Paulo, during the Eletrocar Show 2025. The initiative involves an initial investment of BRL 40 million, covering vehicle homolo

On June 11, GWM Brazil confirmed that it will begin local production of the Haval H9 SUV and the Poer P30 pickup at its Iracemápolis plant.
Production is expected to start in August, with initial deliveries expected in September. Both vehicles share a 2.4-liter turbo diesel engine, delivering 186 hp in Asian markets,

On June 4, workers at GM’s São José dos Campos plant in Brazil approved a Voluntary Severance Program (PDV) in a vote where 70% supported the proposal, despite union opposition.
The offer includes seven months of salary, a Chevrolet Onix Hatch 1.0-liter or BRL 85,000, and 24 months of medical coverage or BRL 48,000 i

The Associacao Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veiculos Automores (ANFAVEA) announced that Brazilian vehicle sales (including trucks and buses) increased 16.2% YOY to 225,710 units in May 2025.
Vehicle sales in May consisted of 167,547 passenger cars; 47,059 light commercial vehicles; 9,161 trucks; and 1,943 buses.
Of th

The Associacao Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veiculos Automores (ANFAVEA) announced that Brazilian vehicle production (excluding CKD production) in May 2025 of 214,749 units represented an increase of 28.8% from May 2024.
Of the vehicles produced in May, 154,956 were passenger cars; 44,546 were commercial vehicles; 12,

On June 4, it was reported that Geely is planning to introduce its Farizon brand in Brazil.
The launch will be led by Grupo Timber, a Paraná-based company already involved in the local pickup segment through Riddara, another Geely brand focused on EVs.
Farizon, also specializing in electric mobility, will introduce a

Reported on June 3, workers at General Motors’ São José dos Campos plant in São Paulo will vote on a Voluntary Termination Program (PDV) proposed by the company on June 4. Voting will be held across all three shifts, and results are expected immediately after.
The first phase of the PDV targets hourly employees hired

On June 4, the Brazilian dealer association Federacao Nacional da Distribuicao de Veiculos Automotores (Fenabrave) announced combined sales of 225,685 new passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses in May 2025, an increase 16.2% compared to May 2024 and an increase of 8.2% from April 2025.
Vehicle s

On May 30, BYD Brazil's VP Alexandre Baldy expressed confidence in the approval of the company’s request to reduce the import tariff on SKD (semi-knocked down) vehicles to 10% for the first 12 months of operation.
The Dolphin Mini EV will be the first model assembled at the Camaçari plant, potentially followed by the

On June 2, Audi Brazil announced the launch of the new RS Q8 Performance, a refreshed version of the brand’s high-end luxury SUV.
Featuring a 4.0-liter twin-turbo V8 engine, it delivers 640 hp and 850 Nm of torque, accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.6 seconds. Top speed is electronically limited to 280 km/h, with a

On May 29, Fiat unveiled the 2026 lineup of the Titano pickup, featuring major upgrades in performance, technology, and safety.
The most notable update is the new 2.2 Multijet engine paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission, delivering 200 hp and 450 Nm of torque. This results in a 20% faster acceleration, going

On May 28, Brazil's Labor Prosecutor's Office (MPT) filed a civil lawsuit against BYD and its former contractors, China JinJiang Construction and Tonghe Equipamentos Inteligentes (now Tecmonta), for allegedly subjecting 220 Chinese workers to conditions analogous to slavery during the construction of BYD’s plant in C

On May 27, Sindipeças reported a trade deficit of USD 1.2 billion in April for Brazil’s auto parts industry, a 6.1% increase year-over-year.
Exports fell to USD 674.5 million, showing signs of weakening momentum both month-over-month and year-over-year. Meanwhile, imports rose sharply, reaching USD 7.54 billion in th

On May 23, Ford officially launched the F-150 Tremor in Brazil, expanding its pickup lineup with a model designed to combine daily comfort with serious off-road capability.
Equipped with a 5.0-liter Coyote V8 gasoline engine, the Tremor delivers 405 hp and 56.7 kgfm of torque at 4,250 rpm, paired with a 10-speed auto