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flag BYD is expanding its Brazil plant, aiming for 50% local parts by 2027 and becoming the country’s top automaker by 2030.

flag BYD is expanding its Brazil factory in Camacari, Bahia, aiming to source or produce 50% of vehicle components locally by January 2027, part of a $1.1 billion investment. flag The plant, built on a former Ford site, is assembling electric and hybrid vehicles using imported kits while building local supply chains. flag Production capacity is set to rise from 150,000 to 300,000 units annually by 2026, with about 5,000 workers already employed. flag BYD plans to begin exporting to Mercosur nations in 2026 and become Brazil’s top-selling automaker by 2030. flag The company faces scrutiny over import reliance and past labor issues, but insists local production is key to long-term success.

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