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Automotive Dec, 01, 2025 0

Under-invoiced motorcycle parts imported from China cause nearly R$1 billion in tax evasion

A report by the law firm Siqueira Castro has uncovered a scheme involving irregular imports of replacement motorcycle parts priced on average about 60% below their real value, to reduce…
Automotive Nov, 28, 2025 0

Automaker CAOA to produce new Chinese brand in Goiás in 2026

Since their father died in 2021, the Andrade brothers have moved quickly to expand the family’s automotive group, CAOA. They invested R$3 billion to expand the Anápolis (Goiás) plant, creating…
Automotive Nov, 26, 2025 0

Hong Kong port operator invests to strengthen major terminal in Mexico

Hutchison Ports, a subsidiary of Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings, is investing heavily in a major port on Mexico’s west coast — a symbol of China’s rising influence in…
Automotive Nov, 26, 2025 0

Vehicle inflows drive foreign trade momentum in Espírito Santo

October was full throttle for Espírito Santo’s foreign trade. The state recorded growth with a strong emphasis on vehicle imports. According to a report from the Jones dos Santos Neves…
Ports and Terminals Nov, 19, 2025 0

Paranaguá’s TCP terminal receives Geely EX2 as Chinese EV leader enters Brazil

TCP, the company that operates the Paranaguá Container Terminal, received in October the second Geely vehicle model to arrive in Brazil. The Geely EX2, an electric hatchback, is the top-selling…
Automotive Nov, 03, 2025 0

Chinese government to grant chip import requests for Brazilian automakers

Brazilian automakers may soon receive special authorization from the Chinese government to import chips and prevent a domestic supply shortage that has alarmed the industry. The diplomatic concession was confirmed…
Automotive Oct, 29, 2025 0

Alckmin urges Chinese ambassador to secure chip exports to Brazil as crisis looms

The acting President and Minister of Development, Industry, Trade and Services (MDIC), Geraldo Alckmin, has opened talks with China in search of solutions to the global semiconductor crisis that could…
Automotive Oct, 23, 2025 0

Auto parts imports continue to surge in Brazil

Imports of auto parts continue at a strong pace and totaled US$18.01 billion from January to September, up 16.1% from the US$15.51 billion imported in the first nine months of…
Ports and Terminals Oct, 22, 2025 0

Port of Itajaí receives Ro-Ro vessel carrying 818 BMW vehicles

The Port of Itajaí received the Panamanian-flagged Ro-Ro vessel Höegh Victoria Highway on Tuesday morning (21). The ship arrived at the access channel around 8:30 a.m., carrying 818 BMW vehicles…
Automotive Oct, 17, 2025 0

Nissan reaches 100,000 exports and announces new Brazilian SUV for global markets

Nissan is celebrating a major milestone in Brazil: its Resende plant, located in southern Rio de Janeiro, has reached the remarkable mark of 100,000 vehicles exported. The achievement underscores the…