Sao Paulo Auto Show
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Just a week after starting production of its Range Rover Evoque in China, the first time a Jaguar Land Rover vehicle has ever been built outside of the U.K., the British automaker confirmed that its Discovery Sport SUV will be built in Brazil. The announcement was made at this week’s Sao Paulo Auto Show where the all-new SUV was presented. Jaguar Land Rover is building a new plant in the town of Itatiaia which will start production of the Discovery Sport in 2016. Only around 24,000 units will be built annually, serving the Brazilian market only. Discovery Sports for other markets...
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Volvo V60 Racing Concept Debuts At 2012 Sao Paulo Auto ShowThe Volvo V60 is the wagon version of the S60 sedan, and in the markets where it’s sold it’s available with a range of fuel-efficient powertrains including a diesel-electric plug-in hybrid option. However, a V60 concept unveiled at the recent 2012 Sao Paulo Auto Show is more about...
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Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse Rafale Debuts At Sao Paulo Auto Show
The fastest and most powerful convertible in the world, the Bugatti Veyron Grand Sport Vitesse, has made its official South American debut on the eve of the 2012 Sao Paulo Auto Show in Brazil. And to mark its arrival, the people at Bugatti have decided to reveal a new special edition, which no...
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VW Debuts Taigun Crossover Concept
The Sao Paulo Auto Show may not rank among the highest-profile events in the automotive world, but that’s not to say it’s insignificant. In fact, Nissan chose Sao Paulo to show it’s Extrem Sports Concept, and Volkswagen will use the Brazilian show to reveal it’s latest...
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Nissan Extrem Sports Concept Set For 2012 Sao Paulo Auto Show
Nissan has revealed a new sports concept it plans to unveil later this week at the 2012 Sao Paulo Auto Show. The concept, which combines elements from a sports car with those of a crossover, is called the Extrem and was designed by a team at Nissan Design America in San Diego, California. The...
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Chrysler unveils new Dodge Trazo compact car for Latin America
Chrysler LLC launched into a new segment in Latin America today, with the introduction of the new Dodge Trazo at the São Paulo Motor Show. The Dodge Trazo C1.8 will be offered as a low-cost four-door sedan focused on fuel efficiency in select Latin American markets, including Brazil, Argentina...
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Chevrolet has revealed the all-new GPiX crossover coupe concept at the 25th edition of the Sao Paulo International Auto Show in Brazil today, which the carmaker claims is a preview of a future production model designed specifically for the South American market. The concept vehicle was developed by General Motors Design in Brazil and features a two-door body with high ground clearance. "It offers the sporty design and versatility necessary for a country with the continental dimensions of Brazil," said Carlos Barba, GM’s design boss for Latin America, Africa and the Middle East. The name...
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Renault reveals Sand’ Up Concept at Sao Paolo Auto Show
Renault has taken the covers off a new concept car at the Sao Paolo Auto Show in Brazil. The new concept is the Sand’ Up buggy and is loosely based on the French carmaker’s Sandero line of budget cars. In Brazil the Sandero is known as the Stepway and it is set to be updated, with...
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