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Lead Story Oct 5, 2026

Toyota Approves $1.3 Billion EV Plant in Argentina to Counter Chinese Rivals

Toyota will invest around $1.3 billion to build a new electric vehicle at its Zárate plant in Buenos Aires, marking Argentina's largest-ever automotive investment. The move comes as Chinese brands like BYD dominate Latin America's EV market, with the Hilux BEV a likely production candidate.

Priya Sharma

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BYD Hits 100,000 EV Production Milestone in Brazil, Adds 5,500 Jobs

BYD has produced over 100,000 electric vehicles at its Brazilian plant in Camaçari, Bahia, just nine months after operations began. The facility, the company's largest outside Asia, also now directly employs 5,500 local workers, with the Dolphin Mini leading sales.

Sarah Mitchell Jul 28, 2026