Car sales in Mexico reached a record high in the first half of 2026, driven primarily by increased auto financing, bonuses, and discounts offered by manufacturers.
According to data released Thursday by the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI), the automotive industry in Mexico sold 754,394 units from January to June of this year, representing a 5.31 percent increase compared to the same period in 2025.
INEGI figures revealed that sales during the first half of the year were the highest since records began in 2005, surpassing the previous record for the first half of the year, which was set in 2017, when 745,000 new cars were sold.
Car sales in Mexico defied tariff fluctuations, and in a scenario where China, in the midst of trade negotiations, is contributing to the largest share of light vehicle sales in the country, as brands from the Asian nation continue to gain ground in the Mexican market. Geely saw annual growth of around 250 percent in the first half of the year, and MG grew by 19.6 percent.
Brands like Stellantis and Mazda rebounded, while Nissan faced a one percent decline during the first half of the year.
According to INEGI (Mexico’s National Institute of Statistics and Geography), car sales increased by 7.6 percent in June alone, reaching 126,778 units, the highest figure since June 2017, when 127,752 vehicles were sold.
Monthly-over-month, sales fell by 0.26 percent, following a 6.94 percent monthly increase in May.
Source: jornada
