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11 9.3 to 9.8.2018 and Goiás. He told that the program foresees the nationalization of around four hundred items, especially those that use steel and plastic in their composition because they are materials that are competitive in Brazil. “We have very competitive and qualified suppliers, which helps a lot. As the exchange plays on our side, we have to do this nationalization program”, he said, adding that there is also the capital cost pressing it. “While a part bought here arrives in two weeks, the imported ones take up to ninety days.” Alfonso listed items such as windshield, shock absorbers, molded panels, filters, linings, brakes, engine components and electrical systems as examples of components that Caoa Chery has already developed in Brazil. Jacareí reached the mark of 1,5 thousand units produced in August, best milestone since Caoa assumed the operation. Since April, when Tiggo 2 started its production, 190 employees have been hired and there is an open selection process to hire from 180 to 200 new professionals because in September the line of the Arrizo 5 sedan will begin to operate. The model is expected to hit the market shortly after the Salão do Automóvel de São Paulo (São Paulo Auto Show). In parallel, Caoa Chery prepares the production of two SUVs, Tiggo 4 and Tiggo 7, in Anápolis, where there will be no need for hiring - according to Alfonso, professionals who operated the Hyundai model lines will be transferred to the new area. Tiggo 4 will be launched until the end of the year and Tiggo 7 is expected to be launched only in 2019. Alfonso estimates that, together, Anápolis and Jacareí will deliver 35 thousand Caoa Chery models in 2019. As a result, the brand seeks to achieve a little more than 1% market share next year. To support this advance of the factory, the chain is also growing more and more. The idea is to have 60 dealerships spread across Brazil until the end of the year and open 30 new stores next year – most part in the Southeast of the country.