Mumbai, May 25 -- Chinese automotive major Changan Automobile and Brazil-based Kawa Group (CAOA Group) have opened an automated manufacturing line in Annapolis, Brazil and commenced production of the first locally built Changan Uni-T sport utility vehicle (SUV).

The launch event was attended by Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, Vice-President Geraldo Alckmin and Chinese Ambassador to Brazil, Zhou Qingqiao.

The vehicle assembly line represents the beginning of a USD 950 million investment cycle spanning 2026 to 2028. This capital follows USD 570 million deployed between 2023 and 2025, bringing the total joint allocation to USD 1.52 billion.

The funding is intended to establish an annual production capacity of 90,000 vehicle...