China's automaker Chery is planning to produce 10-thousand vehicles in its Brazilian factory this year.

The factory in Jacarei, Sao Paulo State was inaugurated in August last year.

Its current production is focused on the two versions of the Celer model, the first vehicle made by a Chinese manufacturer in Brazil.

The Jacarei unit will start producing new versions of the QQ and Tiggo models as well.

Besides Brazil, Chery is also going to sell its vehicles to other South American nations like Uruguay and Argentina.

Chery is not the only Chinese manufacturer interested in producing cars in Brazil.

Chinese auto maker JAC sells several models imported abroad in the country, and is building a factory in Camacari, Bahia State.

The factory is expected to be operational next year.