El Economista

41 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Argentina Motorcycle Sales Surge 44% in First Half of 2026 · Argentina motorcycle registrations hit record highs in 2026, up 44% year-over-year
• Volkswagen Argentina Celebrates 800,000th Amarok Pickup Produced · Volkswagen Argentina marks the production of its 800,000th Amarok pickup at the Pacheco plant.
• Leapmotor Launches Exclusive Savings Plan for New B10 Hybrid in Argentina · Leapmotor Argentina introduces an 84-month savings plan with 80/20 allocation for the B10 ultra-hybrid SUV.
• Ferrari's Electric Luce Model Sells Out in China Despite Controversy · Ferrari's first 100% electric Luce model sold out in China with limited 88-unit allocation.
• Volkswagen Plans to Cut 100,000 Jobs and Close Four German Plants · Volkswagen Group aims to cut 100,000 jobs and close four German factories to boost sustainability and efficiency.
• GM Boosts Brazil Investment to $1.3B, Confirms Argentina Operations · General Motors expands Brazil investment to $1.3B and reaffirms commitment to Argentina market.
• Argentine Motos Under $1,000 Surge in Sales Amid Stabilized Prices · Motorcycle sales in Argentina jumped 43.2% in 2026 as affordable models under $1,000 gained popularity.
• Brazilian Auto Industry Warns Lula Govt Against Extending Chinese EV Import Plots · Brazilian automakers urge Lula to halt extended Chinese EV kit imports to protect local jobs and revenue.
• GWM Launches Winter Tour in Argentina with 0% Financing and New H6 Pro HEV · Grupo Antelo promotes Chinese brands GWM, Changan, JMEV, and Mitsubishi with a national tour and zero-interest financing.
• Argentina Used Car Market Prices Released for June 2026 Amid High Interest Rates · Argentina's Chamber of Automotive Commerce releases official used car price guide for June 2026.
• Leapmotor B10 Ultra-Hybrid SUV Starts Pre-Sales in Argentina at $31,990 · Stellantis-backed Leapmotor launches pre-sales for its B10 ultra-hybrid SUV in Argentina with 900km range.
• Forthing Opens Luxury Showroom in Puerto Madero, Expands Argentina Presence · Forthing inaugurated a 300 m2 showroom in Puerto Madero, Buenos Aires, consolidating its national expansion in Argentina.
• Toyota Argentina CEO Confident Amid Market Shifts and Chinese Competition · Toyota Argentina's CEO attributes patent drop to normalization while planning new Hilux investments.
• BYD Invests €2 Billion in Europe to Deploy 5-Minute EV Charging Network · Chinese EV giant BYD announces €2 billion investment to install 3,000 flash chargers across Europe by 2027.
• Toyota Expands Financing Options with 0% Interest Offers Amid Market Slowdown · Toyota Financial offers 0% interest loans up to $15 million to boost sales in a sluggish market.
• Argentine Auto Manufacturers Face Dual Challenge Amid Economic Openness · ADEFA president emphasizes the need for competitiveness to sustain Argentina's auto industry.
• Stellantis Argentina CEO Says Car Prices Won't Drop Despite Chinese Competition · Martín Zuppi, Stellantis Argentina President, asserts car prices will not fall and may recover due to global strategy and regional strength.
• Argentina Auto Production Plummets 19.3% in First Five Months of 2026 · Argentina's auto industry saw a 19.3% drop in production and a 23.1% decline in wholesale sales through May 2026.
• Motorcycle Sales Surge 43% Year-Over-Year in Argentina Amid Rising Public Transport Costs · Argentina motorcycle registrations jumped 43% in 2026 as commuters seek cheaper alternatives to public transit.
• BYD Launches Pre-Sales for Sixth Model Seal U DM-i in Argentina · BYD starts pre-sales for the Seal U DM-i GS, its sixth vehicle in Argentina.
• Mercedes-Benz Argentina Leads Premium Market Despite Economic Headwinds · Mercedes-Benz Argentina captures 40% market share, driven by local Sprinter production and strategic pricing.
• Argentina's Mendoza Province Launches First Official Registry for Classic Cars · Mendoza, Argentina, becomes the first district to issue official plates for historical vehicles.
• Ford CEO Asks Argentina Govt to Cut Provincial and Municipal Taxes · Ford CEO Martín Galdeano met with Argentina officials to request lower local taxes for competitiveness.
• Citroën Announces Electric Reinterpretation of Iconic 2CV Model · Citroën confirms a new electric 2CV model under its FaSTLAne 2030 strategy to make mobility accessible.
• Ferrari Stock Plummets 8% After Controversial Electric Luce Debut and Papal Visit · Ferrari shares crashed following negative reception of the Luce electric concept and mixed reactions from industry leaders.
• Chinese Automaker Omoda & Jaecoo Announces Plans to Manufacture Cars in Argentina · Omoda & Jaecoo, part of Chery Group, plans a full subsidiary and KD assembly plant in Argentina by late 2026.
• Ferrari Launches Controversial Electric Luce Designed by Jony Ive · Ferrari unveiled the Luce, its first 100% electric sedan designed by Jony Ive, sparking intense criticism from former executives.
• Buenos Aires Modernizes Taxi Regulations and Ride-Hailing Rules · Buenos Aires government announces new laws to modernize taxi fleets and regulate ride-hailing apps.
• Argentine Auto Manufacturers Welcome Export Retention Cut as Key Stimulus · ADEFA praises President Milei's reduction of export retention taxes on vehicles as a vital competitiveness boost.
• Puma Energy Opens Largest Service Station in Córdoba with Coworking and Full Amenities · Puma Energy inaugurated its largest station in Córdoba, featuring 3.5 hectares, coworking, and premium services.