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BYD's ultra-luxury marque Yangwang heads to Brazil in 2027 with a range-extender SUV that can float
The upscale division will start with a São Paulo concept store, with the 1,200-hp U8 SUV and U9 supercar fronting a lineup priced near R$1 million
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-09-24
Electric hatch showdown in Brazil: Geely EX2 Max and MG4 Urban Comfort chase the BYD Dolphin
A Brazilian comparison test pits the entry-level MG4 Urban Comfort against the top-spec Geely EX2 Max to see which challenger is best equipped to unseat the segment-leading Dolphin.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-09-20
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
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
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
First Brazil-built Geely EX5 EM-i rolls off the line as Renault alliance delivers
The hybrid SUV reaches Brazilian showrooms before 2026 closes, with the EX2 electric hatchback following from the same plant in December.
CnEVPost · 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
From Four to Ten Years: How Chinese Car Brands' Warranties in Brazil Compare
A brand-by-brand rundown of vehicle and battery coverage from BYD, Caoa Chery, GWM, GAC and rivals — including mileage caps, commercial-use limits and where each maker publishes its warranty documents.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-09-07
BAIC's Brazilian game plan: three brands, ten models and a pair of Arcfox EVs to start
China's fifth-largest carmaker will sell hybrids under its own badge, EVs under Arcfox and luxury under Stelato, with the first four models already detailed ahead of the 2028 rollout.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-09-06