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BYD Dolphin Mini 2027 Reaches Brazilian Dealers With Design Updates
The GS trim gains black 16-inch wheels, wider Pirelli tires, a revised rear spoiler and a new gray paint option, while prices and powertrain figures remain unchanged.
Motor1 Brasil (Brazil) · 2026-10-12
BYD Bahia Workers Approve Pay Deal After 24-Hour Walkout
The agreement raises wages by 5.3% and increases the monthly food benefit to R$800, while a move to a 40-hour week remains tied to a planned third shift.
Notícias Automotivas (Brazil) · 2026-10-12
Chinese cars in Brazil: Chinese models lead hatchbacks and midsize SUVs, and GWM prices the Haval H7
September data put the Dolphin Mini and Haval H6 at the top of their segments, while GWM, Caoa Chery, Jetour and Denza added launches.
ZhongAuto (Brazil) · 2026-10-11
GWM Haval H7 draws 900 paid reservations ahead of Brazilian debut
The R$261,000 plug-in hybrid SUV opened advance bookings to existing GWM customers before its public launch.
Motor1 Brasil (Brazil) · 2026-10-11
BYD Dolphin Mini Sets Brazil Sales Record as Hatches Gain Ground
Brazil registered 68,664 hatchbacks in September, up 25.4% year over year. The Dolphin Mini led entry models, while GAC’s Aion UT outsold the Hyundai i20 among newer arrivals.
Motor1 Brasil (Brazil) · 2026-10-11
BYD Dolphin Long-Term Test: Slower Highway Driving Can Avoid a Charging Stop
On a 101-km commute in Brazil, the Dolphin arrives with more battery at 100 km/h than at 120 km/h—often saving its driver a workplace charging break.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-10-10
2027 BYD Dolphin Mini Adds Wider Tires and European-Style Rear Spoiler
The updated GS gets wider Pirelli tires, dark-finished wheels and a new exterior color, while its powertrain and stated range remain unchanged.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-10-09
GWM Executive Questions Whether Brazil’s Traditional Carmakers Can Hold Their Ground
COO Diego Fernandes says Chinese brands are growing faster than the Brazilian market, while GWM targets 100,000 sales in 2026.
Motor1 Brasil (Brazil) · 2026-10-09
Chery Tiggo 7 surges to second among Brazil’s midsize SUVs
The Tiggo 7 registered 4,102 units in September, as Chinese brands took seven of the midsize SUV segment’s top ten places.
Motor1 Brasil (Brazil) · 2026-10-09
Lecar’s MEV01 appears to be a Chinese-designed, rebadged electric hatch
The Brazilian company’s newly surfaced model is linked to Launch Auto Design, which lists a range of Chinese and global automakers among its clients.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-10-09
Electrified Cars Held More Than 23% of Brazil’s September Market
Registrations eased from August, while Chinese models featured prominently across the battery-electric, full-hybrid and plug-in hybrid rankings.
Motor1 Brasil (Brazil) · 2026-10-09
Chinese cars in Brazil this week: GWM prices the Haval H7 to a tax line as BYD slips to third in retail
GWM set the Haval H7 at exactly the ceiling for São Paulo's vehicle-tax exemption, Denza pushed further upmarket, and JAC's local operator went back to court over its debts — in a month when Brazil's car market set a September record.
ZhongAuto (Brazil) · 2026-10-09
Jetour S08 to launch in Brazil as a seven-seat Premium PHEV
The 4.81-meter SUV is due at Brazilian dealerships in October, but Jetour has not disclosed its price or full powertrain figures.
Motor1 Brasil (Brazil) · 2026-10-08
JAC Motors’ Brazilian Operator Seeks Court-Supervised Debt Restructuring Again
The SHC Group is asking to renegotiate R$239.5 million in liabilities across 44 companies as JAC’s Brazilian business contracts.
Motor1 Brasil (Brazil) · 2026-10-08
GWM Haval H7 pairs plug-in hybrid power with off-road hardware
Priced at R$261,000 in Brazil, the four-wheel-drive SUV delivers 370 hp, up to 92 km of electric range and a rear differential lock.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-10-08