Brazil

For much of 2006, the story of Brazil's automotive industry has been a tale of woe written by Germany's Volkswagen. The carmaker's drastic recovery plan, which envisages the loss... 2006-10-04

Japanese carmaker Honda has unveiled plans to create a vehicle capable of running solely on alcohol, or ethanol. The new flexible-fuel vehicle (FFV) will have a system that allows... 2006-09-26

Japanese carmaker Honda has unveiled plans to create a vehicle capable of running solely on alcohol, or ethanol. The new flexible-fuel vehicle (FFV) will have a system that allows... 2006-09-26

Nissan Motors is bidding to take advantage of Brazil's stronger currency. Unlike other carmakers such as Volkswagen who are bidding to scale down their Brazilian operations, Nissan... 2006-09-20

Nissan Motors is bidding to take advantage of Brazil's stronger currency. Unlike other carmakers such as Volkswagen who are bidding to scale down their Brazilian operations, Nissan... 2006-09-20

Basque car parts manufacturer CIE Automotive continues to build upon its plans for global expansion. The company has invested EUR19mn to acquire 53.63% of the voting rights in the... 2006-09-19

Basque car parts manufacturer CIE Automotive continues to build upon its plans for global expansion. The company has invested EUR19mn to acquire 53.63% of the voting rights in the... 2006-09-19

General Motors is undeterred by the strong real and the detrimental impact this is having on exports from Brazil. Last week, the carmaker unveiled plans to build a new centre in Sao... 2006-09-14

General Motors is undeterred by the strong real and the detrimental impact this is having on exports from Brazil. Last week, the carmaker unveiled plans to build a new centre in Sao... 2006-09-14

By the end of August 2006 Audi will have stopped producing its A3 premium hatchback vehicle in Brazil. According to local press reports, the move is in line with a plan that dates... 2006-09-06