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Automotive May, 22, 2026 0

Argentina eliminates export tax, and car prices in Brazil could fall

Argentina has eliminated the export tax on cars produced in the country, which currently stands at 4.5%. The new measure will take effect starting in July, according to information released…
Automotive May, 20, 2026 0

Port of Itajaí receives vessel carrying 739 vehicles, marking fifth ro-ro operation in 2026

The Port of Itajaí received a new call by the Dover Highway on Monday, May 18, carrying 739 vehicles. The vessel berthed at 12:30 a.m., with unloading beginning at 7…
Automotive May, 11, 2026 0

Vehicle output in Brazil falls 9.5% in April; exports still feel Argentina’s impact

Brazil produced 225,800 vehicles in April, a decline of 9.5% from March, when 249,400 vehicles were manufactured in the country, according to figures from the National Association of Motor Vehicle…
Automotive May, 07, 2026 0

Mercosur-EU deal may reshape Argentina’s auto industry, but impact will be gradual

The entry into force of the Mercosur-European Union trade agreement creates a new framework for Argentina’s automotive industry, although its effects are unlikely to be immediate or uniform. According to…
Automotive May, 05, 2026 0

Argentina’s auto parts industry feels the pain from Milei’s shock therapy

Inside a small, family-run auto parts plant on the outskirts of Buenos Aires, production lines sit quiet. The factory is running below capacity as the firm, Suspenmec, ​struggles to compete…
Automotive Apr, 30, 2026 0

First 10,000 unit car carrier delivered by China to Hyundai Glovis

The first car and vehicle carrier in the world to exceed 10,000 units was officially delivered on April 28, marking a new milestone as the sector continues to build out…
Automotive Apr, 28, 2026 0

China tightens grip on Brazil’s car market, triples exports

Between January and March 2026, China exported $2.16 billion worth of vehicles to Brazil, nearly triple the $763.8 million from the same period in 2025. This total includes internal combustion…
Automotive Apr, 09, 2026 0

Stellantis calls for measures to offset Chinese competition in Brazil

Stellantis, owner of brands such as Fiat, Jeep, and Citroën, said Brazil should consider adopting mechanisms to offset the competitive advantage of Chinese automakers, arguing that current conditions threaten the…
Automotive Apr, 01, 2026 0

Port of Itajai receives vessel carrying luxury vehicles

The Port of Itajai received the Ro-Ro vessel Good Wood on March 30, unloading 430 luxury vehicles in an operation that underscores the terminal’s push to diversify cargo and rebuild…
Automotive Mar, 31, 2026 0

First batch of Geely EX5 EM-i arrives in Brazil

The first batch of the Geely EX5 EM-i, a plug-in hybrid SUV unveiled at the São Paulo International Motor Show in November 2025 and set to be launched soon in…