In dramatic circumstances yesterday Brazilian Federal Agents shut down the Lamborghini stand at the Salão Internacional do Automóvel in São Paulo yesterday, seizing the five supercars which were on show

Fiat Auto plans to invest US$1 billion in South America as it seeks to gain a 15 percent slice of the regional action, an ambitious plan that envisions the carmaker making a direct assault on the lucrative Mexican market

With a huge stand, bursting with models, Fiat Automòveis is at the 24th Salão Internacional do Automóvel in São Paulo this week, celebrating its market-leading position as well as 30 years of car production in Brazil

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Alfa Romeo have brought the Alfa 159 to the Salão Internacional do Automóvel in São Paulo, but during a press conference they announced that there are currently no plans to introduce the new saloon onto the Brazilian market

Emphasising the importance that Lamborghini attaches to its arrival in Brazil, the new Gallardo Nera, which showcases personalisation options, is present on its stand at 24th Salão Internacional do Automóvel in São Paulo

In the presence of Scuderia Ferrari Team Principal Jean Todt, Francisco Longo, MD of the official Ferrari importer, unveiled the 599 GTB Fiorano as it made its Brazilian debut at the Salão do Automóvel in São Paulo

Lamborghini, a sports car brand which is virtually unknown in South America, has burst onto the scene in Brazil this week at the 24th Salão Internacional do Automóvel in São Paolo, showing four of its exotic models

The Fiat Croma has arrived in South America for the first as it is being presented at the 24th Salão Internacional do Automóvel in São Paolo, Brazil this week, a show where public reaction to the car will be closely monitored

Fiat Automòveis have unveiled the impressive FCC Adventure 'off road' concept car to the media at the Salão Internacional do Automóvel in Sao Paolo as they promise big new investments and more exciting new models

Fiat Automòveis will pull the wraps of an exciting and dramatic "off road" showcar, dubbed the Fiat Concept Coupé (FCC) Adventure, when the 24th Salão Internacional do Automóvel opens it doors in Sao Paolo this week

The 24th Salão Internacional do Automóvel opens its door to the public in São Paulo next Friday, and the new Ferrari 599 GTB Fiorano sports car is set to be the star attraction of Brazil's biggest motor show