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New Weight Rule for Brazil's Category B License Unlocks Five Giant Chinese Hybrid SUVs
Electric and hybrid vehicles up to 4,250 kg can now be driven on a category B license, and heavyweight flagships from GWM, Zeekr, Dongfeng, Jetour and BYD are first in line for the Brazilian market.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-09-19
Brazil loosens Move Brasil entry rules for app drivers to lift take-up of subsidized car loans
The minimum platform tenure for ride-hailing drivers drops from 12 months to six, and the fleet-renewal scheme now also covers school and cargo vehicles plus disability adaptations.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-09-19
GWM Haval H7 lands in Brazil ahead of planned 2026 launch
The boxy plug-in hybrid SUV has arrived by ship from Shanghai and will slot between the Haval H6 and H9 in GWM's Brazilian lineup, with a claimed 0-100 km/h time of 5.8 seconds.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-09-18
Geely EX1 spied: a new electric hatch gunning for the BYD Dolphin Mini
The E211-coded subcompact EV pairs rear-wheel drive with an independent rear suspension and is due to debut in China by the end of 2026
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-09-18
Caoa Changan CS55 Tested in Brazil: Midsize Size on a Compact-SUV Budget, but Thirsty
A Brazilian hands-on test finds the locally built flex-fuel Changan SUV quick off the line and generously equipped, yet its 9 km/l petrol economy rivals a far bigger, more powerful VW Tiguan.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-09-17
BYD Yuan Pro 2027 trades power for range in Chinese update
The electric SUV has been refreshed in China to counter the Geely EX2's momentum; whether the changes reach Brazil remains uncertain
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-09-17
BYD's Denza Z9S luxury electric sedan opens pre-sale in China with 1,209 hp and a claimed EV range record
The four-door take on the Z9 GT wagon promises up to 1,100 km CLTC and starts at 319,800 yuan ahead of a September 23 showroom debut.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-09-17
Zeekr's Brazil Operation Poised to Fall Under Renault-Geely Venture
Sluggish sales are pushing the EV brand toward centralized management and Renault's Paraná logistics hub — with Smart, Polestar, and Lynk & Co potentially following into Brazil.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-09-16
New Brazilian law lets standard driver's licenses cover electric and hybrid vehicles up to 4,250 kg
The rule change offsets the extra weight of batteries and opens heavy models like BYD's Yangwang U8 to ordinary license holders — with Chinese brands positioned as the earliest beneficiaries.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-09-16
Changan CS55 lands in Brazil from R$ 144,990 with flex and flex plug-in hybrid versions
The midsize SUV is Caoa Changan's third and cheapest launch in Brazil, outsizing the VW Taos and Toyota Corolla Cross, and debuts Changan's flex-hybrid platform outside China.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-09-16
Geely's Brazilian Factory Comes Alive: EX5 Plug-in Hybrid Now Built Locally, EX2 Joins the Line in December
The hybrid SUV is the first Geely ever assembled in Brazil, shielding it from the country's 35% import duty on electrified cars, while the brand's best-selling electric hatch goes local before year-end.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-09-15
Geely's updated EX5 goes rear-drive and gains 115 hp in China
The 2027 version of Geely's electric SUV adds a frunk, LiDAR-based driver assistance and conventional door handles ahead of new Chinese safety rules.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-09-14
Hatches in disguise: Jeep Avenger, Hyundai i20, Fiat Pulse and Chevrolet Sonic face off in Brazil
Quatro Rodas pits the country's cheapest pseudo-SUVs against each other in a group test shaped by tax thresholds, badge engineering and downsized power.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-09-14
Mercedes-AMG CLE 646 swaps comfort for a 646-hp V8 — and all 30 units are already sold
The rear-drive-only Mythos series coupe sheds 170 kg and daily-usability niceties in pursuit of pure driving dynamics.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-09-14
Mechanical breakdown cover for used cars gains ground in Brazil
Policies shielding engine, gearbox and electronics on out-of-warranty cars average about R$ 1,900 a year, and demand is climbing fast
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-09-13