Complex sentence: However, the styling of the Corcel was unique to Brazil, and from 1978, the Corcel II bore a strong resemblance to the Ford Escort and Ford Taunus sold in Europe, and in neighbouring Argentina.
Split into simpler sentences: However, the styling of the Corcel was unique to Brazil before 1978. From this year, the Corcel II bore a strong resemblance to the Ford Escort and Ford Taunus sold in Europe, and in neighbouring Argentina.