Changan Automobile has launched in Brazil, partnering with local group CAOA for distribution and manufacturing. The partnership, unveiled at the São Paulo Auto Show, will develop a local value chain including R&D, production, and after-sales services. Over 300 engineers from both countries collaborated for two years, testing over 100 vehicles for one million kilometers. Changan introduced its Avatr brand and appointed Brazilian model Gisele Bündchen as brand ambassador. The expansion is part of Changan’s “Vast Ocean Plan” for international growth, following its European market entry plans with the all-electric Deepal 507 SUV launching in late 2024.