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BYD Dolphin Mini takes fifth and GWM Haval H6 breaks into Brazil's top 10
August registrations reached 262,216 vehicles, up 22.6% year on year, as electrified models claimed 24.3% of the market
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-09-04
Denza B5 driven: a 687-hp plug-in hybrid luxury SUV priced below a Toyota SW4
BYD's premium subbrand has topped Brazil's luxury sales chart for three straight months, and the B5 pairs Defender-inspired off-road hardware with a cooled compartment and Bentley-style refinement.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-09-03
BYD King Outsells the Toyota Corolla in Brazil for August, but the Corolla Still Rules the Year
The Chinese plug-in hybrid sedan moved 1,433 units last month against 855 for its Japanese rival, yet the Corolla keeps a comfortable lead in the 2026 year-to-date tally.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-09-03
GWM Poer tops Quatro Rodas' 2026 ranking of midsize pickups under R$ 250,000
In the Brazilian magazine's 'Melhor Compra 2026' awards, the top-spec Chinese pickup beat the Mitsubishi Triton and Ford Ranger on equipment, though running costs are steep.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-09-03
Design historian predicts a shakeout: most Chinese car brands will go bankrupt before finding their own identity
Carlos Castilho, founder of FAAP's automotive design course, says today's flood of Chinese brands echoes the early US auto industry — and that a distinctive visual signature only emerges once weaker players exit.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-09-02
The cheapest hybrid cars in Brazil for 2026
Full hybrids and plug-in hybrids have slipped under R$ 200,000, with a dozen choices already on sale and more on the way.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-09-02
BYD starts selling $3,800 home solar bundles through its Brazilian dealer network
The 4.8 kWp kits promise around 600 kWh a month and pack equipment, installation, grid hookup and insurance into one contract — with interest-free financing for buyers of the new Song Pro Flex hybrid SUV.
CarNewsChina · 2026-09-02
Chery Tiggo 8 plug-in hybrid gets R$ 20,000 pricier in Brazil, now lines up with Haval H6 and Song Plus
The 2027 Tiggo 8 PHEV lists at R$ 249,990 after its launch-offer pricing expired, while gaining DC fast charging, a restyled face, and a twin-screen cabin.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-09-01
Brazil's New-Car Sales Up Nearly 20% in 2026 as Chinese Brands and Electrified Models Lead the Charge
August registrations jumped 22% year-on-year to 262,052 units; BYD has climbed to fourth among brands, and its Dolphin Mini is now the country's fifth best-selling vehicle.
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-09-01
Jetour T2 sheds its off-road look in Chinese facelift; plug-in hybrid rises to 782 hp
The refreshed SUV debuts at the Chengdu Auto Show with rounder lighting, a plusher cabin and a tri-motor PHEV good for 1,400 km of combined range
Quatro Rodas (Brazil) · 2026-08-31