Author: Lucas Pereira

Renault Geely do Brasil has begun local production of the all-electric Geely EX2 at Renault’s manufacturing facility in Curitiba, Paraná, marking a significant step in the Chinese automaker’s expansion strategy in Brazil. The EX2, the international version of Geely’s highly successful Yingyuan model in China, is being positioned as an affordable electric vehicle designed primarily for urban mobility. Geely’s Best-Selling Model Expands Overseas The Geely Yingyuan has become one of the most successful vehicles in China, regardless of powertrain type. According to Geely, the model was China’s best-selling vehicle across all market segments in 2025, recording sales of 465,775 units.…

Mexico has unveiled the prototype of Olinia, the country’s first domestically developed electric vehicle brand, marking a significant step in its efforts to establish a homegrown electric mobility industry. The first model, known as the Olinia Uno, is a compact urban electric vehicle designed for affordable city transportation. Commercial production is scheduled to begin in 2027. Affordable Urban Electric Vehicle The Olinia Uno is expected to start at 150,000 Mexican pesos (approximately €7,500), positioning it among the most affordable electric vehicles in the market. The vehicle is equipped with a 14.7 kWh battery pack, offering a driving range of 125…

The Brazilian city of Salvador has begun a one-month operational test of the fully electric e-Volksbus from Volkswagen Truck & Bus, as part of efforts to evaluate zero-emission solutions for its public transport system. During the trial period, the electric bus will operate on selected routes across the capital of the state of Bahia. The test will assess the vehicle’s performance, driving range and suitability for everyday transit operations under real-world conditions. Volkswagen Truck & Bus said the trial is intended to support Salvador’s plans to introduce more sustainable mobility solutions and reduce emissions from urban transportation. The e-Volksbus 22L…

A manufacturing plant in Aguascalientes, Mexico, jointly operated by Mercedes-Benz and Nissan, could be sold to a Chinese automaker, with BYD and Geely among the leading contenders, according to people familiar with the matter cited by Reuters. The facility is expected to become available after both partners decided to withdraw. Nissan said its exit reflects “broader strategic shifts,” while Mercedes-Benz is ending production tied to the GLB model assembled at the site. The factory has been an important export hub for vehicles produced in Mexico. “The finalists emerged from nine companies expressing interest in acquiring the factory, including at least…

Mercedes-Benz Trucks has delivered the first eActros 600 battery-electric long-haul truck in Chile, marking the model’s debut in South America as freight operators in the region begin adopting zero-emission transport. The vehicle was handed over to Empresas Cavalieri, which will use it to transport beverages for Compañía de Cervecerías Unidas (CCU) along the Santiago–Viña del Mar corridor in the Valparaíso region. Six additional units are scheduled for delivery to other Chilean customers in the coming weeks, the company said. The eActros 600 offers an estimated driving range of about 500 kilometers (310 miles) per charge, enabling depot-to-depot operations without intermediate…

The Lynk & Co 08 has set a new Guinness World Records title after completing 293 kilometres of driving in fully electric mode, the longest distance ever recorded by a plug-in hybrid SUV, the company said. The record was certified following a controlled real-world test conducted in January 2026 at the Centro Dinámico Pegaso racetrack in Toluca, Mexico. The attempt involved more than six hours of continuous driving at average speeds of 50–60 km/h, designed to reflect realistic operating conditions rather than laboratory simulations. See also: Lynk & Co Reveals Updated 07 EM-P Sedan And 08 EM-P Crossover With LiDAR…

China’s BYD plans to build a new manufacturing facility in Brazil within the next two to three years, as surging demand for electric buses has fully absorbed capacity at its existing operations, a senior company executive said. The new factory would be located in São Paulo state and is expected to significantly expand BYD’s local production footprint, according to Marcelo Schneider, director of commercial vehicles at BYD Brazil, speaking to the South China Morning Post. See also: BYD Brazil Plant Reaches 10,000-Vehicle Milestone Four Months After Launch BYD has assembled battery-electric bus chassis at its Campinas site since 2015, producing…

General Motors (GM) has officially initiated the production of electric vehicles (EVs) at its facility in the Brazilian state of Ceará, a project undertaken in partnership with the Comexport Group. The former factory of Brazilian off-road vehicle manufacturer Troller has been repurposed and retrofitted for battery-electric vehicle assembly, now operating as the Ceará Automotive Plant (PACE). The first model rolling off the production line is the Chevrolet Spark EUV, an electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) launched this year. The Spark EUV, which is based on the Baojun Yep Plus and developed by the SAIC-GM-Wuling joint venture in China, marks GM’s…