GM’s future in South Korea clouded by Trump’s tariffs GM’s strategy of producing affordable SUVs like the Chevrolet Trax or Trailblazer, as well as the Buick Encore GX and Envista, in its three South Korea plants almost exclusively for the U.S. market leaves it uniquely exposed to President Trump’s 25% auto import tariffs. Until April’s tariffs, cars sold between the U.S. and South Korea were untaxed under a bilateral free trade agreeme...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/20

Jeep to produce Avenger model in Brazil from 2026 On May 14, Jeep announced that the Avenger SUV will be produced and sold in Brazil starting in 2026. This marks a milestone in celebration of the brand’s 10 years of local manufacturing and over 1 million SUVs sold since 2015. The Avenger will join the Renegade, Compass, and Commander, all produced in Brazil, strengthening Jeep’s position in the national market. This expansion reflects Jeep’...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/15

sales, Fiat Mobi with 6,170 sales, and Chevrolet Onix with 5,416 sales. The Fiat Strada was the best-selling commercial vehicle in April with 10,076 sales, followed by the VW Saveiro with 5,458 sales, Fiat Toro with 4,502 sales, Toyota Hilux with 3,934 sales, Ford Ranger with 2,980 sales, Chevrolet S10 with 2,695 sales, and Ram Rampage with 1,988 sales. In ANFAVEA's sales report by fuel type, sales of flexible fuel vehicles were down 11.4% y/y to...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/09

units, Fiat Mobi with 6,170 units, and Chevrolet Onix with 5,416 units. The Fiat Strada was the best-selling commercial vehicle in April with 10,076 units, followed by the VW Saveiro with 5,458 units, Fiat Toro with 4,502 units, Toyota Hilux with 3,934 units, Ford Ranger with 2,980 units, Chevrolet S10 with 2,695 units, and RAM Rampage with 1,988 units. On April 12, Scotiabank maintained its previous January forecast, estimating full-year Brazili...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/07

nits, Chevrolet Onix with 5,748 units, and Honda HR-V with 5,095 units. The Fiat Strada was the best-selling commercial vehicle in March with 10,256 units, followed by the VW Saveiro with 5,692 units, Fiat Toro with 3,629 units, Toyota Hilux with 3,413 units, Ford Ranger with 2,497 units, Chevrolet S10 with 2,330 units, and RAM Rampage with 1,819 units. In ANFAVEA's sales report by fuel type, sales of flexible fuel vehicles were down 0.1% y/y to ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/09

nits, Chevrolet Onix with 5,748 units, and Honda HR-V with 5,095 units. The Fiat Strada was the best-selling commercial vehicle in March with 10,256 units, followed by the VW Saveiro with 5,692 units, Fiat Toro with 3,629 units, Toyota Hilux with 3,413 units, Ford Ranger with 2,497 units, Chevrolet S10 with 2,330 units, and RAM Rampage with 1,819 units. On March 13, Scotiabank maintained its previous January forecast, estimating full-year Brazili...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/04

OXLiD, UK completes Faraday Battery Challenge project for battery technologies On March 6, Gelion plc announced that OXLiD has completed the Faraday Battery Challenge (FBC) project, marking significant progress with several achievements. The Faraday Battery Challenge aims to unite world-leading research, business innovation, and manufacturing to accelerate the development of next-generation battery technologies.  It includes enhancements to the ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/11

Suzuki Indonesia to launch all-new e VITARA subcompact electric SUV in early 2026 Announced on February 13, 2025, PT Suzuki Indomobil Sales plans to sell its first electric car, the e VITARA subcompact SUV, in the Indonesian automotive market in early 2026.  This is in line with Suzuki Global's multi-pathway strategy in providing various alternative choices of environmentally friendly vehicles for customers.  Introduced globally in late 2024, t...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/19

es, Hyundai Creta with 5,149 sales, and Nissan Kicks with 4,458 sales. The Fiat Strada was the best-selling commercial vehicle in January with 8,777 sales, followed by the Toyota Hilux with 3,747 sales, Fiat Toro with 3,451 sales, VW Saveiro with 2,911 sales, Ford Ranger with 2,619 sales, Chevrolet S10 with 2,073 sales, and Chevrolet Montana with 1,590 sales. In ANFAVEA's sales report by fuel type, sales of flexible fuel vehicles were down 1.9% y...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/11

ts, Hyundai Creta with 5,149 units, and Nissan Kicks with 4,458 units. The Fiat Strada was the best-selling commercial vehicle in January with 8,777 units, followed by the Toyota Hilux with 3,747 units, Fiat Toro with 3,451 units, VW Saveiro with 2,911 units, Ford Ranger with 2,619 units, Chevrolet S10 with 2,073 units, and Chevrolet Montana with 1,590 units. On January 17, Scotiabank published its forecast for full-year Brazilian sales of 2.55 m...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/05

its, and Hyundai Creta with 69,116 units. The Fiat Strada was the best-selling LCV in 2024 with 144,684 units, followed by the VW Saveiro with 56,984 units, Fiat Toro with 53,856 units, Toyota Hilux with 50,010 units, Ford Ranger with 31,860 units, Chevrolet Montana with 27,724 units, and Chevrolet S10 with 27,402 units. (ANFAVEA press release on January 14, 2025) (Fenabrave press release on January 8, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/15

its, and Hyundai Creta with 69,116 units. The Fiat Strada was the best-selling LCV in 2024 with 144,684 units, followed by the VW Saveiro with 56,984 units, Fiat Toro with 53,856 units, Toyota Hilux with 50,010 units, Ford Ranger with 31,860 units, Chevrolet Montana with 27,724 units, and Chevrolet S10 with 27,402 units. (Fenabrave press release on January 8, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/09

, Renault Kwid with 6,812 units, and Hyundai HB20S with 6,652 units. The Fiat Strada was the best-selling commercial vehicle in November with 12,361 units, followed by the VW Saveiro with 6,076 units, Fiat Toro with 4,586 units, Toyota Hilux with 3,828 units, Ford Ranger with 3,318 units, Chevrolet S10 with 2,747 units, and Chevrolet Montana with 2,082 units. In ANFAVEA's sales report by fuel type, sales of flexible fuel vehicles were up 16.6% y/...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/13

, Renault Kwid with 6,812 units, and Hyundai HB20S with 6,652 units. The Fiat Strada was the best-selling commercial vehicle in November with 12,361 units, followed by the VW Saveiro with 6,076 units, Fiat Toro with 4,586 units, Toyota Hilux with 3,828 units, Ford Ranger with 3,318 units, Chevrolet S10 with 2,747 units, and Chevrolet Montana with 2,082 units. On November 13, Scotiabank maintained its previous July forecast, estimating full-year B...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/04

let Tracker with 6,841 units. The Fiat Strada was the best-selling commercial vehicle in October with 14,641 units, followed by the VW Saveiro with 5,621 units, Fiat Toro with 5,438 units, Toyota Hilux with 4,736 units, Ford Ranger with 3,817 units, Chevrolet Montana with 2,837 units, and Chevrolet S10 with 2,660 units. In ANFAVEA's sales report by fuel type, sales of flexible fuel vehicles were up 16.3% y/y to 198,647 units (79.4% share), diesel...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/07

Visteon’s clusters and displays presented at Paris Motor Show and Sofia Motor Show Visteon Corporation (Visteon) revealed that its clusters and displays were featured in vehicles, such as the Alpine A290, Renault R4, and Renault R5, showcased at the Paris Motor Show and Sofia Motor Show. The company’s 10.25" cluster was also showcased in the Dacia Bigster. (From Visteon social media updates on November 4, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/05

let Tracker with 6,841 sales. The Fiat Strada was the best-selling commercial vehicle in October with 14,641 sales, followed by the VW Saveiro with 5,621 sales, Fiat Toro with 5,438 sales, Toyota Hilux with 4,736 sales, Ford Ranger with 3,817 sales, Chevrolet Montana with 2,837 sales, and Chevrolet S10 with 2,660 sales. (Fenabrave press release on November 4, 2024) (Scotiabank press release on October 9, 2024)(multiple sources on November 4, 2024...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/05

Chevrolet Tracker with 6,179 units, and Fiat Mobi with 5,860 units. The Fiat Strada was the best-selling commercial vehicle in September with 14,240 units, followed by the Toyota Hilux with 5,118 units, Fiat Toro with 4,925 units, VW Saveiro with 4,656 units, Ford Ranger with 2,893 units, Chevrolet S10 with 2,661 units, and Chevrolet Montana with 2,522 units. In ANFAVEA's sales report by fuel type, sales of flexible fuel vehicles were up 13.5% y/...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/08

Chevrolet Tracker with 6,179 units, and Fiat Mobi with 5,860 units. The Fiat Strada was the best-selling commercial vehicle in September with 14,240 units, followed by the Toyota Hilux with 5,118 units, Fiat Toro with 4,925 units, VW Saveiro with 4,656 units, Ford Ranger with 2,893 units, Chevrolet S10 with 2,661 units, and Chevrolet Montana with 2,522 units. On September 18, Scotiabank maintained its previous July forecast, estimating full-year ...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/04

f the following year. In addition, a Voluntary Dismissal Program requested by the workers will be opened. With the Voluntary Dismissal Program, a reduction of up to 100 people is expected while 200 temporary employees will be hired to work on the second shift to increase production of the Chevrolet S10. The agreement reached by the workers at the plant is valid for 2 years, benefiting its 3,250 employees and allowing the maintenance of the BRL 5....

News  Updated at: 2024/09/24