Key Facts

—The pledge. GM is adding R$3.5bn ($670m) to its Brazil plan.

—The total. That lifts its 2024-2028 commitment to R$10.5bn, about 2 billion dollars.

—The record. It is the largest sum GM has ever earmarked for Brazil.

—The plan. The money funds new Chevrolet models, locally built hybrids and factory upgrades.