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Mexico’s Auto Sales Log Best October Since 2016 as Argentina’s Output Falls 9.9%

Industry leaders in Argentina press for tax changes to regain export competitiveness.

Overview

  • Mexico sold 129,736 light vehicles in October, up 6% year over year and 10.7% from September, beating AMDA’s forecast of 125,663 units.
  • January–October light‑vehicle sales in Mexico totaled 1,204,923 units, edging up 0.1% from the same period in 2024.
  • Argentina built 47,204 vehicles in October, a 9.9% annual drop but a 0.2% increase compared with September, according to ADEFA.
  • Argentina exported 29,622 units in October, rising 12.1% month over month but falling 17.6% from a year earlier; year‑to‑date exports reached 229,433 units, down 10.3%.
  • Wholesale deliveries to Argentine dealers were 44,801 units in October, down 17.4% from September and up 2.7% year over year, with 500,021 units sold year to date, up 55.4%.