Toyota do Brasil has begun negotiations with local parts suppliers as it evaluates production of the Yaris (Echo, Vitz) compact hatchback currently on test in Brazil.

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If production gets the green light, the Yaris will be produced in Toyota’s Indaiatuba plant, in São Paulo state, which currently builds the Corolla.











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