Plug-In Cars Overtake Hybrids in South Africa as Electrified Sales Near 4.4 Percent
South Africa new energy vehicle sales hit 16,289 units in the first seven months of 2026, up 88 percent and...
September 17, 2026Topic
automotive industry
Chinese Cars Reshape South Africa Used Market as WesBank Flags Resale Risk
WesBank warns Chinese cars now make up about 40% of its vehicle finance deals, but resale values remain uncertain as...
September 11, 2026
US Tariffs Cut South African Car Exports by 83% in One Year
South African vehicle exports to the US fell 83 percent after a 25 percent tariff landed. AGOA duty-free access no...
August 20, 2026
Chinese Cars Stall Stellantis’s Big South African Factory
Stellantis South Africa paused its Gqeberha factory as Chinese cars took 19% of the market in Q1 2026, up 75%...
July 6, 2026
BYD Brazil Setback Reshapes Latin America’s EV Industry
BYD's 3 billion reais investment in Brazil faces challenges, transforming Latin America's EV manufacturing landscape.
January 10, 2025
Uruguayan economy grew 2.7% in Q3 compared to Q2
In interannual terms, economic activity increased 5.9% over last year's July-September period. The data "reflects a recovery of economic
December 23, 2021
Brazil’s Gerdau to invest R$1 billion in specialty steel in Brazil
Gerdau will invest R$1 billion (US$17 million) in its specialty steel operation in Brazil.
April 19, 2021
GM says no reason to cut Brazil auto production as rivals curb output due to pandemic
General Motors Co on Monday, March 22nd, said it saw no reason to cut auto production in Brazil due to...
March 22, 2021
Argentina’s Economic Woes Could Reduce Brazil’s 2019 GDP Growth by 0.5 Percent
The Argentine crisis is having a strong impact on Brazilian Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The reason for this is the...
September 20, 2019