Brazil

Brazil's distributor of Hyundai and Ford Motor vehicles, Group Caoa, has confirmed it will soon start assembling the Hyundai Tucson at its Anapolis, Goias state plant in

Ford Motor Company (FMC), Brazil's fourth largest carmaker, plans to spend BRL600mn (US$357mn) to boost engine production in the South American country. The investment will allow... 2008-05-08

Fiat Powertrain Technologies (FPT), known for its unparalleled expertise in engine technologies, is now looking to launch an ethanol powered engine in Brazil by 2010. The launch aims... 2008-05-01

Russian automakers continue to forge ties with foreign companies in order to boost growth at home. In the latest industry developments Russia's GAZ and the Brazilian bus manufacturer... 2008-04-21

General Motors (GM) has earmarked more investment for Brazil. According to company sources, GM will invest US$200mn to build a car parts and engine plant in Joinville, a city located... 2008-04-15

Fiat continues to consolidate its leading position on the Brazilian market. According to industry sources, the Fiat Group is to invest US$147mn (BRL250mn) in the city of Campo Largo,... 2008-03-17

Toyota is gearing up to launch a new small car in Latin America. According to sectors of the Argentine press, the Japanese carmaker is bidding to strengthen its position in the Mercosur... 2008-02-27

General Motors (GM) has announced it is to add a third shift at its main plant in Brazil in order to raise production. While the US giant has lost considerable ground on its domestic... 2008-02-20

General Motors (GM) is reportedly planning to add a second shift at its Industrial and Commercial Automotive Complex in Mogi das Cruzes, located in São Paulo, Brazil. Some 44 new... 2008-02-08

Volkswagen do Brasil (VW) has earmarked investment of BRL123mn (US$68mn) in order to boost engine production at its plant in São Carlos, located in the state of São Paulo. According... 2007-12-21