Automakers include new vehicles in Move Brasil after expansion of financing limit
extra27 August 2026 at 11:38
The expansion of the financing limit for the Move Brasil program, Taxi and Apps, from R$150,000 to R$200,000 has led automakers to include new models and versions in the program. BYD had the King, Song Pro, Song Pro Flex, and Atto 2 models approved by the federal government, with IPI and ICMS incentives that reduce prices such as the BYD King GS from R$166,990 to R$129,890. Renault informed that the Techno and Iconic versions of the Boreal SUV were included for taxi drivers, while Evolution and Techno versions will be offered to app drivers. GM and Honda are also expanding their offers in the program.
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