A daily brief for distributors, importers and workshop networks in Latin America, the Middle East, Russia and North Africa sourcing aftermarket parts from China — brand expansion, trade shifts, logistics and data standards, distilled each morning.
Hyundai plans to import vehicles from its China and India plants into Brazil to expand local sales, according to Brazilian automotive media AutoEsporte. This marks a significant move by a Korean brand to use Chinese production for the South American market.
Caoa Changan has accelerated SUV production at its Anápolis plant in Brazil, producing models such as the Uni-T and CS75, and has reached 100,000 locally manufactured vehicles. Chinese brands are moving quickly to expand local assembly in Brazil.
According to Brazilian automotive data firm AutoData, BYD has for the first time recorded higher overseas revenue than domestic China revenue. The milestone shows the growing contribution of international markets, including South America.
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