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Geely expands production and market reach in Latin America &

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Geely expands production and ~~BYD competition intensifies~~ market reach in ~~Brazil and globally~~ Latin America &

By ~~August~~ late September 2026, ~~Chinese manufacturers~~ Geely significantly ~~expanded their influence across Latin America.~~ accelerated its industrial and regional expansion. In Brazil, ~~EV and hybrid sales grew by over 120%~~ the alliance between ~~January~~ Geely and ~~July 2026 compared to the previous year, with electric models accounting for 23.5%~~ Renault Group commenced local production of ~~all light vehicle sales in July. Chinese brands reached a 23% market share in Brazil during that month, with new players such as IM Motors, Dongfeng, and Lepas expected to enter~~ the ~~market between 2026 and 2029. BYD remains a dominant player via~~ Geely EX5 EM-i Super Hybrid at the ~~Dolphin and Dolphin Mini, while Geely’s EX2 continues to appear as a top seller~~ Ayrton Senna Industrial Complex in ~~several states. BYD~~ Curitiba. This is ~~diversifying its Brazilian portfolio beyond passenger cars, having registered the T35 light electric truck for urban logistics~~ part of a planned R$ 5.8 billion investment cycle between 2025 and ~~launched~~ 2027 to support electrified vehicle production, including the ~~BC12HF~~ Geely EX2 electric ~~chassis for public transport.~~ hatchback. To ~~capture the~~ enhance its SUV ~~market, the company has~~ lineup, Geely introduced ~~the Song Pro Super-Híbrido Flex Fuel,~~ a ~~mid-size SUV utilizing a fifth-generation DM-i system adapted for gasoline~~ new EX5 version featuring an 800V architecture and ~~ethanol. Competition~~ up to 333 hp. Geely also expanded its footprint in other Latin American markets, bringing the ~~Brazilian~~ Monjaro EM-i plug-in hybrid SUV ~~segment has intensified with new high-performance entries, such as the Volvo EX30 Twin Motor Performance~~ to Mexico and introducing the ~~BYD Sealion 7.~~ EX2 electric hatchback to Paraguay via Automotor S.A. In ~~the mid-size sedan segment, BYD is challenging legacy models like the Toyota Corolla with~~ Brazil, the ~~BYD King GS, a plug-in hybrid offering 235 combined horsepower.~~ Renault Geely ~~is undergoing significant structural~~ do Brasil (RGdB) entity furthered its manufacturing capabilities by hosting the second Comau Tech Day, focusing on advanced automation, artificial intelligence, and ~~strategic shifts. In August 2026, founder Li Shufu stepped down as chairman of~~ energy management for digital factories. Beyond Latin America, Geely ~~Auto as part of~~ officially entered the Portuguese market through a ~~planned succession,~~ partnership with ~~An Conghui succeeding him. In September 2026, Geely introduced~~ the ~~E2, an all-electric~~ Salvador Caetano Group. The launch included the E5 and Starray EM-i SUV models, with the compact ~~car built on its Global Intelligent New Energy Architecture (GEA) platform. Geely has further expanded its presence~~ electric E2 expected to arrive in the ~~Move Brasil program by introducing the EX5 EM-i PRO plug-in hybrid SUV. In late September 2026, Geely expanded its regional footprint through industrial investments and new product launches.~~ final quarter of 2026.

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