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Manufacturing 2.65 million units and exporting 528,000 of them, a jump of 32.1%, Brazil's vehicle production grew by 3.5% in 2025, but saw imports reach the highest volume in 11 years.
7+ hour, 27+ min ago (804+ words) Vehicle production in Brazil resumed growth in 2025, but with an uncomfortable detail in the mix. According to Times Brasil, in a report from January 15, 2026, with data from Anfavea, automakers produced 2.65 million vehicles in 2025, an increase of 3.5% compared to 2024. It is one…...
Few people know, but 76 countries use cars with the steering wheel on the right side for a reason that goes beyond engineering; learn about the origin of left-hand traffic.
6+ hour, 18+ min ago (743+ words) In 76 nations around the globe, the driving experience follows a logic that, for many Brazilians, seems mirrored. In these countries, the so-called English way is adopted, a traffic system where vehicles drive on the left side of the road. Consequently,…...
Toyota Corolla turns 60 with a farewell at the Brazilian factory after producing over 1 million units and helping the best-selling sedan in history, with 50 million cars, to start a new era in SP.
13+ hour, 9+ min ago (943+ words) In the year it turns 60, the Toyota Corolla faces its largest industrial reorganization in Brazil since the start of national manufacturing, with the closure of production in Indaiatuba and the gradual concentration of the automaker’s main operations in Sorocaba, in…...
Seven seats, 650 liters of trunk space, 7-year warranty, and a range of over 1,200 km: this Chinese plug-in hybrid SUV also delivers 279 hp, 9 airbags to compete with much more expensive family models; meet the Caoa Chery Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV 2027
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (1528+ words) The Caoa Chery Tiggo 8 Pro PHEV 2027 has arrived in the Brazilian market with an aggressive proposal for the electrified family SUV segment. The model combines seven seats, 650 liters of trunk space, plug-in hybrid system, advanced safety package, and a total…...
With over 18,173 orders in just 72 hours, the launch of the new car promises a consumption of up to 99 km/l, a range of 655 km, and arrives on the market for around R$ 85,000. The new Chery Fulwin A9 is presented to the public, promising to be a sales success.
2+ day, 11+ hour ago (1147+ words) The Chinese electrified vehicle market has just gained a new competitor that was born surrounded by expectations. The Chery Fulwin A9 began its pre-sale with impressive numbers and showed that the manufacturer’s strategy can quickly win over consumers in one of…...
The truck market hit the brakes in Brazil: sales of the road giants plummeted by almost 20% in 2025 and ended the year at just over 71,000 units, contrasting with the rest of the automotive sector.
2+ day, 8+ hour ago (592+ words) While passenger cars flew off the dealership lots, trucks remained stuck in the yard in 2025. The market for the giants of the roads experienced a tough year in Brazil. According to Transporte Moderno, the truck segment recorded a 19.9% drop in…...
The Brazilian automotive industry has picked up speed again: vehicle production reached 2.65 million units in 2025, the best result since 2019, and exports soared by 32%, generating 13.58 billion dollars.
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (719+ words) And the domestic market followed this trend. According to Times Brasil, vehicle sales in the country totaled 2.69 million units in 2025, an increase of 2.1% compared to the previous year. Brazilians returned to dealerships and helped boost national production. The growth was…...
A couple transformed an Amazon van into a 9 m² home with a retractable bed, bathroom, kitchen, and space for their child, after investing R$ 429,000 and gaining the freedom to travel across the United States.
2+ day, 5+ hour ago (1400+ words) The financial autonomy of a bubble tea shop allowed Hope and Manny Hernandez to resume a project they had put on hold: living on the road. After structuring the establishment in Florida, the couple allocated US$ 82,000, about R$ 429,000, to purchase…...
While SUVs dominate the showrooms, this Fiat sedan bets on a 525-liter trunk, a 1.3 flex engine with up to 107 hp, CVT transmission, and fuel consumption of up to 14.6 km/l to remain an economical family option.
2+ day, 12+ hour ago (1345+ words) The Fiat Cronos Drive 1.3 AT 2026 appears as a rational alternative among the compact automatic sedans sold in Brazil. The model does not rely on a turbo engine or a sporty proposal but tries to compensate with a trunk of 525 liters,…...
Honda car that was loved by Brazilians reappears with a much lower price, 203 hp, fuel consumption of up to 18.3 km/l, and figures that are making many people change their minds.
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (1078+ words) After accumulating a depreciation close to R$ 66,000 compared to the price charged at launch, the Honda Civic e:HEV 2023 has come to occupy a lower range in the Brazilian used car market. Despite the reduction, the sedan preserves the hybrid set,…...