Brazilian vehicle sales decreased 5.9% to 238,564 units in November 2025 (ANFAVEA) The Associacao Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veiculos Automores (ANFAVEA) announced that Brazilian vehicle sales (including trucks and buses) decreased 5.9% YOY to 238,564 units in November 2025. Vehicle sales in November consisted of 182,084 passenger cars; 45,356 light commercial vehicles; 8,921 trucks; and 2,203 buses. Among passenger vehicle sales by brand in the...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/09

Brazilian vehicle sales down 5.9% in November 2025 (Fenabrave) On December 2, the Brazilian dealer association Federacao Nacional da Distribuicao de Veiculos Automotores (Fenabrave) announced combined sales of 238,606 new passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses in November 2025, a decrease of 5.9% compared to November 2024 and a decrease of 8.5% from October 2025. Vehicle sales in November 2025 consisted of 182,044 passenger ...

News  Updated at: 2025/12/05

Brazilian vehicle sales down 1.6% to 260,717 units in October 2025 (ANFAVEA) The Associacao Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veiculos Automores (ANFAVEA) announced that Brazilian vehicle sales (including trucks and buses) decreased 1.6% YOY to 260,717 units in October 2025. Vehicle sales in October consisted of 192,787 passenger cars; 55,296 light commercial vehicles; 10,664 trucks; and 1,970 buses. Among passenger vehicle sales by brand in the month,...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/14

Brazilian vehicle sales down 1.6% in October 2025 (Fenabrave) On November 4, the Brazilian dealer association Federacao Nacional da Distribuicao de Veiculos Automotores (Fenabrave) announced combined sales of 260,758 new passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses in October 2025, a decrease of 1.6% compared to October 2024 and an increase of 7.2% from September 2025. Vehicle sales in October 2025 consisted of 192,752 passenger c...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/06

VW to offer hybrid version of all models from 2026 in Brazil On October 31, it was reported that VW will ensure all new models produced in South America and launched by VW in Brazil from 2026 will offer at least one hybrid version. The announcement accompanied confirmation of a BRL 2.3 billion credit line from the National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) as part of the company’s BRL 20 billion regional investment plan through 2...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/05

Euro NCAP releases new safety ratings for Dongfeng BOX and several other models On October 15, Euro NCAP released new safety ratings of several vehicles. The Dongfeng BOX earned three stars in Euro NCAP’s safety tests. In a frontal crash, several spot welds on the car’s body failed, weakening the structure and reducing protection. The car scored 69% for Adult Occupant Protection, with concerns about safety at higher speeds. Other issues inclu...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/16

VW to produce HVs in Brazil from 2027, but continue importing hybrid engines until 2031 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 Evo2 engine, an evolution of the 1.4 TSI n...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/13

Brazilian vehicle sales decreased 5.1% to 225,380 units in August 2025 (ANFAVEA) The Associacao Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veiculos Automores (ANFAVEA) announced that Brazilian vehicle sales (including trucks and buses) decreased 5.1% YOY to 225,380 units in August 2025. Of the newly registered vehicles, locally manufactured vehicles fell 5.6% yoy to 185,760 units, and imported vehicles decreased 2.5% yoy to 39,620 units. Vehicle sales in August...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/10

Brazilian vehicle units down 5.1% in August 2025 (Fenabrave) On September 4, the Brazilian dealer association Federacao Nacional da Distribuicao de Veiculos Automotores (Fenabrave) announced combined sales of 225,348 new passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses in August 2025, a decrease of 5.1% compared to August 2024 and a decrease of 7.3% from July 2025. Vehicle sales in August 2025 consisted of 172,280 passenger cars; 42,2...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/05

IAA Mobility 2025: VW brings Polo and GTI names into EV segment with new ID. models On September 3, VW announced that it will start using names for its electric vehicles (EVs), while keeping the same names for combustion models. The first car under this plan will be the ID. Polo, which is based on the ID. 2all concept. VW will also bring the sporty GTI brand into its electric range. The “ID.” name stands for advanced tech and electric mobilit...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/04

IAA Mobility 2025: VW to present four new models On August 21, VW announced that it will present four new models at IAA Mobility 2025. A fully electric compact SUV will have its world premiere at Odeonsplatz. The concept vehicle will offer a glimpse of a new member of the electric ID. family from Volkswagen. Its production version will complete the Electric Urban Car Family of the Brand Group Core. It is a concrete preview of an affordable EV in ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/22

Brazilian vehicle sales increase 0.8% to 243,238 units in July 2025 (ANFAVEA) The Associacao Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veiculos Automores (ANFAVEA) announced that Brazilian vehicle sales (including trucks and buses) increased 0.8% YOY to 243,238 units in July 2025. Of the newly registered vehicles, locally manufactured vehicles fell 1.0% yoy to 198,054 units, while imported vehicles increased 9.4% yoy to 45,184 units. Vehicle sales in July cons...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

Brazilian vehicle sales increase 0.8% in July 2025 (Fenabrave) On August 4, the Brazilian dealer association Federacao Nacional da Distribuicao de Veiculos Automotores (Fenabrave) announced combined sales of 243,225 new passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses in July 2025, an increase 0.8% compared to July 2024 and an increase of 14.3% from June 2025. Vehicle sales in July 2025 consisted of 181,787 passenger cars; 48,161 comm...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

Brazilian vehicle sales decrease 0.6% in June 2025 (Fenabrave) On July 4, the Brazilian dealer association Federacao Nacional da Distribuicao de Veiculos Automotores (Fenabrave) announced combined sales of 212,897 new passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses in June 2025, a decrease 0.6% compared to June 2024 and a decrease of 5.7% from May 2025. Vehicle sales in June 2025 consisted of 159,128 passenger cars; 43,036 commercial...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/05

Brazilian vehicle sales up 16.2% to 225,710 units in May 2025 (ANFAVEA) 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 the newly registered vehicles, locally manufactured vehicles in...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/06

Brazilian vehicle sales increase 16.2% in May 2025 (Fenabrave) 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 sales in May 2025 consisted of 167,563 passenger cars; 46,820 commerci...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/05

Brazilian vehicle sales down 5.5% in April 2025 (Fenabrave) On May 5, the Brazilian dealer association Federacao Nacional da Distribuicao de Veiculos Automotores (Fenabrave) announced combined sales of 208,661 new passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, and buses in April 2025, a decrease 5.5% compared to April 2024 and an increase of 6.7% from March 2024. Vehicle sales in April 2025 consisted of 152,286 passenger cars; 44,790 commerci...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

VW do Brasil offers 2026 lineup with more equipped, connected models On April 11, Volkswagen do Brasil began the second quarter of 2025 with important news regarding its portfolio. For the 2026 line, Polo, Virtus, Nivus and T-Cross arrive at dealerships with even more equipment and technologies aimed especially at safety and comfort.  Highlights include the debut of the T-Cross Extreme and Nivus Sense model trims. The T-Cross Extreme has a conne...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/16

Brazilian vehicle sales increase 4.2% to 195,536 units in March 2025 (ANFAVEA) The Associacao Nacional dos Fabricantes de Veiculos Automores (ANFAVEA) announced that Brazilian vehicle sales (including trucks and buses) increased 4.2% YOY to 195,536 units in March 2025. Of the newly registered vehicles, locally manufactured vehicles rose 0.5% yoy to 157,909 units, while imported vehicles jumped 22.9% yoy to 37,627 units. Vehicle sales in March con...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/09

VW increases models to be launched in South America On April 4, Volkswagen announced an expansion of its investment plan for South America to BRL 20 billion, strengthening its long-term strategy in the region. Initially, BRL 16 billion had been allocated for Brazil until 2028, but with an additional USD 580 million, (BRL 4 billion) now committed to Argentina through 2029, the total regional investment has increased along with the number of planne...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/05