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In Addition to Volkswagen and Toyota, Other 11 Automakers Such as Scania, Volvo, Mercedes, GM, and Renault Also Resume Vehicle Production in Their Factories
We have good news! After Ford’s exit from Brazil, the global supply crisis and the pandemic caused automakers such as Chevrolet, Honda, Audi (Volkswagen), Scania, Volvo, and Mercedes-Benz, Renault, and Nissan to suspend vehicle production and the country’s automotive industry almost collapsed, the automakers Volkswagen and Toyota have resumed their activities and another 11 are following the same path!
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The automotive factories that closed due to the worsening of the pandemic and also due to the worldwide lack of parts are beginning to resume vehicle production in their factories in Brazil.
According to data from Anfavea, the automakers Volkswagen, GM, Renault, Toyota, Scania, Volvo, and Mercedes were scheduled to resume vehicle manufacturing in their factories yesterday, April 5.
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Volkswagen and Toyota, Other Automakers Have Already Confirmed the Resumption of Their Factories
The automotive giant Volkswagen has already confirmed the return of activities in its factories, except for the Taubaté unit due to a municipal holiday.
Toyota reported that the plants in São Bernardo do Campo, Sorocaba, and Porto Feliz have resumed activities, and the Indaiatuba plant will return today (04/07).
Renault, GM, and Volvo also confirmed the resumption. According to Anfavea, the expectation is that by next Monday, five more automakers will return to vehicle production in Brazil.
In total, 13 automakers halted production during this more acute phase of the pandemic, affecting 29 factories throughout Brazil.
In a Move Contrary to Ford and Chevrolet, the Multinational Auto Parts Manufacturer Bosch Decided to Bring Its Production from the USA to Brazil
The German multinational auto parts manufacturer Bosch went against the trend of automakers Ford, Chevrolet, Honda, Audi (Volkswagen), Scania, Volvo, and Mercedes-Benz, Nissan, and Renault, which decided to withdraw or reduce production in Brazil, and brought to Brazil the production of injectors and injector nozzles for trucks that were produced in its factories in the United States, thereby expanding the diesel injection systems division at its Curitiba factory.
Moreover, the intention of the German multinational is to supply not only the domestic market but also to export a significant amount – which may reach up to half of production.
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