General Motors is planning to revolutionize the Brazilian auto market with its upcoming ethanol-fueled releases.

Reuters learned Wednesday that General Motors would now start making hybrid-flex vehicles that are powered by 100% ethanol or gasoline, alongside batteries. The vehicles would reportedly be released in Brazil.

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Stellantis and Honda, rivals of GM, have also shared their plans to release hybrid-flex vehicles in South America. In this specific area, most vehicles can also run on 100% biofuel from sugarcane or corn, a testament to the ethanol industry's strength and capabilities.

According to General Motors, two hybrid-flex cars would be manufactured at a facility in Sao Paulo. Apart from hybrids, GM has also directed its focus on electric cars.

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The release of the hybrid vehicles is yet to be announced, but the local union in GM's Sao Jose dos Campos plant shared that the first model would be introduced in 2025.

General Motors shared in January that the anticipated production and sale of hybrid-flex vehicles in Brazil is also part of a 7 billion real ($1.42 billion) investment plan. GM also shared that 5.5 billion reals ($974,600,000) would be invested in its Sao Paulo operations.

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In other news, General Motors recalled a total of 21,469 electric SUVs in the United States due to issues in its braking systems. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) stated that the issue specifically affected certain Cadillac Lyriq models from 2023 and 2024.

General Motors spokesman Bill Grotz shared that less than 500 of the 21,469 recalled cars were 2023 models and that a fix was given by dealers for free. The flaw, which happened in rare occurrences at low speeds, was also addressed via over-the-air technology last month.

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