The Brazilian automotive industry competed with other Latin American ones (Mexico and Argentina) comparably till 1960 but had two jumps then, making Brazil as regional leader at first and one of the World's leaders moreover. At the end of 1970s new capacities was built by US and Germany in addition to available and annual production exceeded one million and provided world's 10th place for country. After some decrease near 1990, the new and more strong growth by help of same foreign players plus Japan and France allows Brazil to beat such old auto makers as Belgium, United Kingdom, Italy, Canada, Russia, Spain, France and annual production near 3,5 million vehicles last years that is seventh largest in the World.