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Automotive Oct, 08, 2025 0

Auto exports remain strong, partially offsetting domestic market slowdown

After a strong first half compared to the same period in 2024, the second half of the year began with concerning figures for Brazil’s automotive sector. Production reversed its growth…
Automotive Oct, 02, 2025 0

Colombia declines to renew auto pact, Brazilian vehicle exports set to lose tax-free access

The bilateral automotive trade agreement between Brazil and Colombia was not renewed due to a lack of interest from the Colombian side. The deal expired at the end of September,…
Automotive Sep, 29, 2025 0

BYD exports surge in 2025 with Brazil at the center of strategy

Brazil already plays a central role in BYD’s exports and has become one of the company’s main international destinations. Between August 2024 and August 2025, there were 105,330 new registrations,…
Automotive Sep, 19, 2025 0

UK plans R$3.6 billion port terminal to handle Chinese electric vehicles

The UK’s largest port operator, Associated British Ports (ABP), has announced plans for a new £500 million (R$3.6 billion) automotive terminal to handle the growing influx of electric vehicles (EVs)…
Automotive Sep, 19, 2025 0

Santa Catarina port receives ship with 723 luxury cars in multimillion-dollar operation

The Port of Itajaí has received yet another multimillion-dollar shipment of luxury cars. On Thursday night (18), the Brasília Highway, a vessel specialized in Roll-on/Roll-off (Ro-Ro) vehicle transport, docked at…
Automotive Sep, 11, 2025 0

Volkswagen exports rise 50% in 2025, boosted by Argentina demand

Volkswagen do Brasil increased its exports by 50% between January and August 2025, reaching 83,696 units shipped in the period. In the same interval of 2024, the company had exported…
Automotive Sep, 01, 2025 0

BYD faces a customs hurdle as 10,000 auto kits are held at Salvador Port, risking output at the Brazil plant

Ten thousand kits of parts from Chinese automaker Build Your Dreams (BYD) are being held at the Port of Salvador, which could affect operations at the factory in Camaçari, in…
Automotive Aug, 27, 2025 0

Stellantis Begins Jeep Commander Exports to the Middle East as Global Expansion Accelerates

Stellantis is expanding its global presence with the start of Jeep Commander exports to key Middle Eastern markets, including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Oman, Qatar, Kuwait, and Bahrain.…
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Automotive Aug, 08, 2025 0

Argentine demand boosts Brazil’s auto exports

Vehicle manufacturers are bracing for a slowdown in domestic market growth, but will be able to maintain production levels thanks to increased exports to the Argentine market. Driven by stronger…
Automotive Jul, 31, 2025 0

Brazil to raise import tax on electric and hybrid vehicles

The Executive Management Committee of the Foreign Trade Chamber (Gecex-Camex) has decided to advance the schedule for increasing the import tax on electric and hybrid vehicles. The 35% rate will…