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

On September 29, Stellantis announced that the Jeep Avenger will be produced at the Porto Real Automotive Hub in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, reinforcing the plant’s multi-brand capability.
The move is part of a BRL 3 billion investment plan for the facility between 2025 and 2030, which includes boosting production capaci

On September 26, it was reported that Toyota is seeking alternatives to import engines from its plants abroad to resume vehicle assembly at its Sorocaba and Indaiatuba facilities after the storm that severely damaged its Porto Feliz engine plant earlier in the week.
The company stated that an initial assessment sugge

On September 25, it was reported that BYD has hired 365 new employees this month, bringing its workforce in Camaçari, Bahia, to 1,500 people.
Although the plant has not yet been officially inaugurated, the company said that production has already been started, which is why it is accelerating the process of increasing

On September 25, it was reported that Toyota is unlikely to resume vehicle and engine production in Brazil before early 2026, following the near-total destruction of its Porto Feliz engine plant by a severe storm.
The damage has already forced an indefinite shutdown at the Sorocaba assembly facility, where vehicles f

On September 22, it was reported that Toyota’s engine plant in Porto Feliz, São Paulo, suffered severe damage after a storm with strong winds hit several regions of the state.
The factory’s roof was heavily impacted, and although there were reports of minor injuries among employees, no fatalities occurred. 
Toyota co

On September 17, it was reported that Mercedes-Benz in Brazil reached an agreement with the Metalworkers’ Union of ABC to implement a layoff involving 500 employees at its São Bernardo do Campo plant, including the bus assembly line.
The measure will begin in November, lasting up to five months, and was prompted by t

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 14, it was reported that General Motors will resume two-shift production at its Gravataí plant in Brazil with the new Onix and Onix Plus, marking the end of the factory’s layoff period.
Santiago Chamorro, President of GM South America, confirmed the restart and noted that both models will be assembled at full

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 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 June 25, it was reported that Hyundai vehicle production at the Caoa plant in Anápolis, Goiás, has been suspended since April, affecting models like the HR and New Tucson.
The local metalworkers’ union confirmed the halt, while both Caoa and Hyundai declined to officially comment on the termination of their partne

On June 25, Honda Automóveis do Brasil announced it has begun hiring 350 permanent workers to complete the second production shift at its plants in Itirapina and Sumaré.
The recruitment process will start in July, with new hires expected to begin training between September and October 2025. Around 250 positions will

On June 19, it was reported that Argentina’s mechanics union SMATA halted production at several auto plants for the second time in ten days in support of former president Cristina Kirchner, who is serving a six-year sentence for corruption confirmed by the Supreme Court.
The strike affected the morning shift at Ford

On June 9, General Motors Argentina announced it will extend the monthly suspension of production at its Alvear plant through the end of 2025, citing regional export dynamics in South America.
Starting in July, the plant will pause operations for one week each month. Despite the slowdown, GM confirmed it is moving fo