OPmobility SE (formerly Plastic Omnium) has signed a global cooperation letter of intent with Chery Automobiles Co. Ltd., a leading Chinese automaker, to support Chery’s international expansion by leveraging OPmobility’s global R&D and production footprint.
The long-term partnership aligns with OPmobility’s geographi

On October 9, GWM HYDROGEN FTXT announced a partnership with the Instituto de Pesquisas Tecnológicas to conduct joint testing and research on hydrogen technology for heavy-duty vehicles.
Under the agreement, IPT’s scientific expertise and GWM HYDROGEN FTXT’s leadership in hydrogen fuel cell systems will be combined t

On October 9, BYD announced the recent completion of testing of the SkyRail project for Metro Line 17 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, as well as the delivery of the city’s first 22m-long electric articulated bus powered by a blade battery.
The 6.7km-long Line 17 monorail adopts BYD’s SkyRail system and related core technologie

On October 9, it was reported that Chinese premium brand Wey, a division of GWM, officially entered the Brazilian market.
In Brazil, the name will designate a specific model under the GWM brand, unlike in China, where Wey works as a separate brand.
The first vehicle to arrive is the Wey 07, a six-seat PHEV SUV powere

On October 13, it was reported that Volvo Car Brazil achieved the highest sales growth among all Volvo operations worldwide, surpassing markets such as Sweden, Germany, Canada, the United States, Ireland, and Chile.
From January to September 2025, the company’s sales increased by 11.8%, rising from 6,335 units in 202

On October 13, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), along with 25 other European business associations, jointly called for the swift ratification of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement. Mercosur is the Southern Common Market, a South American trade bloc established in 1991. Its members are Arg

On October 7, it was reported that VW will produce its first hybrid vehicles in Brazil starting in 2027, with the next-generation T-Cross and Nivus SUVs to be manufactured in São Bernardo do Campo (SP).
The first hybrid technology introduced in Brazil will be the mild-hybrid (MHEV) 48V system, paired with the 1.5 TSI

On October 9, Ram Brazil released the first official images of the production version of its new pickup for South America, following the August unveiling of the Dakota Nightfall Concept.
The video reveals key exterior design elements inherited from the concept, along with the first look at the model’s luxurious and h

On October 8, Audi Brazil announced the arrival of the new Audi Q5 S line quattro and Q5 Sportback S line quattro at its dealerships, expanding the Q5 family in the country.
Both models are equipped with the 2.0-liter TFSI evo5 engine (EA888) that delivers 272 hp and 400 Nm of torque, paired with a seven-speed S tron

On October 9, BYD officially inaugurated its new manufacturing plant in Camaçari, Bahia, in Brazil.
The plant is producing the Dolphin Mini electric hatchback, the Song Pro hybrid SUV, and the King sedan, with distribution to dealerships starting next week. The facility represents part of the company’s 5.5 billion re

On October 7, it was reported that Leapmotor, Stellantis’ seventh brand in Brazil, will launch its first vehicle, the C10 SUV, in November.
The model will be officially unveiled before the São Paulo Motor Show, where both the brand and the C10 will make their first major public appearance. The C10 will be available i

The Associacao Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veiculos Automores (ANFAVEA) announced that Brazilian vehicle sales (including trucks and buses) increased 2.9% YOY to 243,230 units in September 2025.
Vehicle sales in September consisted of 178,572 passenger cars; 52,906 light commercial vehicles; 9,798 trucks; and 1,954 b

The Associacao Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veiculos Automores (ANFAVEA) announced that Brazilian vehicle production (excluding CKD production) in September 2025 of 243,405 units represented an increase of 5.8% from September 2024.
Of the vehicles produced in September, 183,174 were passenger cars; 47,337 were commerc

On October 6, Mercedes-Benz Trucks Brazil announced the participation of its recently launched Novo Axor at the 32nd SAE BRASIL International Mobility Congress and Exhibition, held in São Paulo.
The Novo Axor lineup features the BlueTec 6 technology, compliant with Proconve P8 (Euro 6) standards, significantly cuttin

On October 6, BYD Brazil announced that it has sold 172,303 BEV and PHEV vehicles in the country since 2022.
In less than three years, the brand has become a key driver of Brazil’s automotive electrification, thanks to strong consumer confidence and locally produced models like the Dolphin Mini (44,945 units) and the

On October 7, Renault announced the start of Boreal SUV production at the Ayrton Senna Complex in Paraná, Brazil. This is the first plant worldwide to manufacture this new, high-tech C-segment SUV.
The Boreal becomes a cornerstone of the Renault International Game Plan 2024–2027, with production destined for 17 Latin

On October 6, it was reported that Toyota’s key project for the second half of the decade, the Yaris Cross, remains without a launch date in Brazil following the September 23 storm that destroyed the company’s engine plant in Porto Feliz, São Paulo.
While production of other models will resume with imported engines s

On October 3, it was reported that the Metalworkers’ Union of Sorocaba held electronic assemblies this week at three Toyota suppliers, Kanjiko, TT Steel, and Gestamp, where workers approved a layoff proposal.
The agreement ensures job stability, salary preservation, and the maintenance of all rights and benefits duri

On October 3, it was reported that Toyota will resume operations at its Sorocaba and Indaiatuba plants, Brazil in November.
Production will restart gradually on November 3 with imported engines and components, mainly from Japan, focusing initially on hybrid versions of the Corolla and Corolla Cross for both domestic

On October 2, the Brazilian dealer association Federacao Nacional da Distribuicao de Veiculos Automotores (Fenabrave) announced combined sales of 243,265 new passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses in September 2025, an increase 2.9% compared to September 2024 and an increase of 8.0% from August