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May 21, 2013

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Brazil Sees Auto Plant Boom as Vehicle Importers Rethink Strategies

OEMs that ignore the government’s incentive programs do so at their own risk, says an executive from the association of vehicle importers. In practice, companies that do not adhere to the program will have their IPI tax hiked 30% on imports....More
May 15, 2013

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Brazil Auto Market More Diverse as Incomes Rise; Small Cars Still Rule

Given that car ownership indicates high social status, it is a priority to buy a vehicle even for Brazilians with modest annual incomes as low as $15,000, industry experts say, which is why 150 different models are offered in the country....More
May 8, 2013

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Nissan Veteran Albaisa Named Head of Infiniti Design

Albaisa is credited for contributions to the design development of such successful Nissan vehicles as the trendsetting Juke, as well as the Altima, Maxima, Rogue and Quest....More
May 7, 2013

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Brazil Vehicle Sales Up 29.6% in April

Brazil vehicle sales totaled 333,750 units for April 2013....More
Apr. 19, 2013

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VW’s Austrian Unit Takes Control of Distribution in Chile

The Volkswagen Group controlled only 2.8% of the market in Chile last year, with combined sales of 7,103 VW, Audi and Skoda cars....More
Apr. 19, 2013

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Supplier Roundup

A roundup of this week’s news involving automotive suppliers....More
Apr. 11, 2013

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Kia Denies Plan in Place for Building Plant in Brazil

Analysts say a production facility in Brazil could help the auto maker sidestep a steep import tariff that cut its sales there by half in 2012....More
Apr. 8, 2013

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Brazil Vehicle Sales Down 5.5% in March

Brazil vehicle sales totaled 283,934 units for March 2013....More
Apr. 8, 2013

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Colombia Auto Industry Leery of South Korea FTA

Opponents fear domestic makes simply are not competitive against the inexpensive, reliable South Korean exports that have seized market share in Europe since that country signed a free-trade agreement with the European Union....More
Apr. 5, 2013

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U.S. Growth Opportunities Abound, BMW Chief Says

Ludwig Willisch is confident about BMW’s prospects this year. Besides overall U.S. market strength and “a nice influx of new models,” he expects a sales boost from a new 4-cyl. diesel engine in the 328d that debuts in August....More

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