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New registrations in Western Europe climbed by almost 6 percent, the U.S. auto market grew by more than 9 percent, and passenger car sales in China rose by 8 percent, according to a report by the Verband der Automobilindustrie (VDA).
The South American automobile market is expected to grow significantly by 2025, according to a forecast by IHS Automotive.
Automobile production in Brazil rose in August, though the slight gain may not offset concerns of an industry crisis due to the sluggish local economy.
Brazil Post is testing Renault's Kangoo ZE electric vehicle for its suitability for deliveries. The four-month trial could be extended to a full year.
Brazilian Transit Operator Via Agile and Piracicaba’s Transit Authority Semuttran have started pilot testing with a pure-electric transit bus from BYD Company Ltd.
With just days to go before the first kick off, Hyundai Motor Company, Official Partner of the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil, delivered over one thousand vehicles for the ground transportation to organizers of the sporting event in Brazil.
Nissan has opened its USD $1.5 billion industrial complex in Resende, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, marking it one of the largest automotive investments by any manufacturer in the country, according to the automaker.
Renault Group has announced a new investment cycle in Brazil in the amount of R$ 500 million (€162 million) over the 2014-2019 period. This investment will be channeled into the development of two new cars at Renault’s plant in Curitiba.
Global automotive growth was seen in the passenger car markets in Western Europe (+6 percent) and Japan (+19 percent), while, in China, demand for passenger cars recorded a double-digit increase (+22 percent).
Nissan has announced that it will open an engine plant at its new vehicle plant in Resende, Brazil.