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electric and hybrid vehicles
Coverage of electric and hybrid vehicles in the Nexus archive.
- Brazil Chinese Car Imports Surge 147% to Top World Rankings
Brazil became the world's largest importer of Chinese vehicles in early 2026, with imports reaching $5.2 billion in the first five months, a 146.9% year-on-year increase driven by stockpiling ahead of a July tariff hike on electric and hybrid vehicles.
- Peru’s Electric Vehicle Sales Jump 86%, but the Region Races Ahead
Peru's electric and hybrid vehicle sales increased by 86% in early 2026, but the country's market remains significantly smaller than Colombia's and among the smallest in the region.
- Chinese automaker opens assembly plant in Minna
A Chinese automaker opened an assembly plant in Minna in 2026. The company produces electric and hybrid vehicles as well as motorcycles.