On March 26, it was reported that Toyota Argentina plans to add extra production shifts at its plant in Zarate to meet sustained demand for the Toyota Hilux.
The facility currently operates three shifts from Monday to Friday, producing models such as the Hilux, SW4, and Hiace, most of which are exported. The proposed

On March 26, it was reported that Caoa began production of models from Changan at its plant in Anapolis, marking the launch of the new Caoa Changan operation in the country.
The facility received an additional investment of BRL 5 billion, bringing total investments in the plant to BRL 8 billion. The first model assem

On March 13, it was reported that BYD will hire 3,000 additional workers for its Camacari plant in Bahia, expanding its workforce as part of the development of its largest complex outside China.
The announcement was made by Stella Li, BYD executive vice president and CEO for the Americas and Europe, during a meeting

On March 3, Audi do Brasil announced the start of production of the new Audi Q3 and Q3 Sportback at its plant in São José dos Pinhais, Paraná.
The third-generation Q3 adopts Audi’s latest global design language, featuring cleaner, more minimalist lines, a redesigned Singleframe grille with 2D Audi rings, slim headlig

On February 25, it was reported that Dürr Brasil completed the first phase of the expansion of the paint shop at Caoa’s plant in Anápolis, Goiás, nearly doubling the facility’s production capacity.
The factory, which currently produces the Tiggo 5x, Tiggo 7 and Tiggo 8 SUVs, has an installed capacity of 75,000 units

On February 20, it was reported that Prestige Auto will recover production from February 19, the day when no vehicles were produced in Argentina.
Prestige Auto, the company representing Mercedes-Benz in Argentina and operating the Virrey del Pino plant, reached an agreement to recover lost production of the Sprinter

On February 19, Argentina's General Confederation of Labor (CGT) called a nationwide strike, bringing vehicle and auto parts production to a halt across the country.
The strike opposes Labor Reform and Tax Reform projects being debated in Congress, which include eliminating internal taxes on automobiles. Major automo

On January 19, it was reported that GM Argentina will maintain the same reduced production schedule at its Alvear plant in Santa Fe throughout 2026, continuing a scheme in place since 2023.
The report noted that employment at the plant has fallen from over 1,000 workers to around 600 through voluntary retirement and

On January 8, BYD Brazil announced the resumption of operations at its Camaçari plant after a shutdown that began on December 20.
Since its inauguration on October 9, the factory has produced approximately 18,000 vehicles, including models such as the Dolphin Mini, King, and Song Pro, marking a strong initial ramp-up

On December 2, it was reported that Stellantis halted production at its El Palomar plant in Argentina.
The plant, that manufactures Peugeot and Citroën models, will halt production for more than a month until January 5. This is a significantly longer break than in previous years.
According to local reports, the compa

On November 24, it was reported that General Motors will halt operations at its Gravataí plant in Rio Grande do Sul.
The operations halt is expected to start on December 22, affecting 650 of the plant’s 2,000 employees, and may last from two to five months. It will include the year-end break and collective vacation f

On November 19, it was reported that Honda will begin operating a second full production shift at its Brazilian plant starting in December.
The strategy follows the strong demand for the new WR-V. Initially, the company planned to sell 1,000 units during the pre-sale phase launched on October 17, but orders quickly r

On November 19, it was reported that GWM plans to double production at its Iracemápolis plant in São Paulo by March 2026.
The plan consists of increasing output from 80 to 160 vehicles per day by hiring 300 additional workers, bringing its total workforce to 1,300 employees operating across two shifts.
This marks a k

On November 3, it was reported that Toyota resumed production of the Corolla and Corolla Cross at its Indaiatuba and Sorocaba plants in São Paulo, Brazil.
The restart will be gradual, and only hybrid versions are being produced for now, as these use engines imported from Japan.
The Porto Feliz engine plant remains cl

On October 23, it was reported that Anfavea, Brazil’s national automotive manufacturers association, issued a warning about a potential halt in vehicle production in the country due to a critical shortage of semiconductors.
The association noted that the shortage, already affecting some European automakers, could dis

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 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 September 29, Toyota do Brasil announced an emergency plan developed with employees and unions to preserve jobs and ensure operational continuity following the severe storm that devastated its Porto Feliz engine plant on September 22.
The measures include emergency vacations from October 1 to 20 for workers in Por