Prospects for South America's auto industry

FEATURE: South America’s auto industry rides recession

South America's auto industry is faring relatively well in the global recession. While it has been impacted by lower global…

BRAZIL: Some see EU-Mercosur FTA accord close

An automotive accord between the European Union and the Mercosur region countries has never been so close, some auto industry…

BRAZIL: Domestic sales bolster auto output

Vehicle production in Brazil fell only 1% in 2009, as strong home market demand offset falling exports. Automobile production slumped…

BRAZIL: Auto sales set another record

Automobile sales in Brazil rose 16.41% in December from November, capping a record year in 2009, the nation's automobile dealers…

BRAZIL: Views vary on 2010

The Brazilian market's capacity to rebound remains impressive but some automakers and their key trade group are somewhat at odds…

VENEZUELA: Labour problems resurface at Mitsubishi plant

More labour problems are brewing at the Mitsubishi Motors assembly plant in Venezuela, according to a local report. MMC Automotriz…

ARGENTINA: VW pickup production to start by year’s end

Volkswagen’s new Amarok pickup truck will go into production in Argentina before the end of this year and vehicles will…