Chile

Car sales in Chile have jumped for a second month in a row, a trend that industry professionals say reflects a recovery in the industry. Sales of new cars and trucks jumped 27% in... 2009-12-18

German automaker Daimler's Daimler Buses division has received an order for over 1,000 Mercedes-Benz bus chassis from Transsantiago, the public transport network in Chile's capital,... 2009-10-27

The Chilean government will be introducing a truck scrappage scheme called Cambia tu Camión (or Change your Truck) in an attempt to boost new vehicle sales in the market and help... 2009-09-15

The Chilean automotive industry has seen robust growth for the last three years, but now seems to be slowing down under the impact of external effects. Tighter credit conditions,... 2008-11-17

Chinese automotive manufacturer Shanghai Automotive Industry Corp. has re-launched a new MG salon in the Chilean market, branded as MG550. It is the first new product to be launched... 2008-10-30

Cam, the electric car subsidiary of Spanish company Endesa, has recently launched the Indian electric car Reva in the Chilean capital of Santiago. With the permits likely to be approved... 2008-08-13

Attractive financing deals, in an environment of low interest rates, a strong local currency (against a weak dollar), and very competitive prices for vehicles aided demand for new... 2007-07-24