Mexico’s light vehicle production fell 17.7% year-on-year to 302,803 units in October 2026, down from 367,928 a year earlier, marking the steepest monthly decline since 2021. The contraction was attributed largely to weaker US demand, alongside the impact of tariffs on Mexican-made vehicles entering the US and the removal of incentives for electric cars. Several major automakers reported significant drops in output, led by General Motors, whose production fell 45.5% compared with October 2025. Stellantis recorded a 37.4% decline, while BMW Group and Nissan saw decreases of 17.4% and 16.4%, respectively. Kia’s production was down a more modest 2.8%. The weakness also affected cumulative performance, with Mexico assembling 3.25 million vehicles between January and October 2026, a 3.9% decrease from the 3.39 million units produced over the same period last year. source: Instituto Nacional de Estadística y Geografía (INEGI)

Car Production in Mexico decreased to 302.80 Thousand Units in October from 306.12 Thousand Units in September of 2026. Car Production in Mexico averaged 186.67 Thousand Units from 1988 until 2026, reaching an all time high of 382.20 Thousand Units in October of 2024 and a record low of 3.72 Thousand Units in April of 2020. This page provides - Mexico Car Production- actual values, historical data, forecast, chart, statistics, economic calendar and news. Mexico Car Production - data, historical chart, forecasts and calendar of releases - was last updated on November of 2026.

Car Production in Mexico decreased to 302.80 Thousand Units in October from 306.12 Thousand Units in September of 2026. Car Production in Mexico is expected to be 340.00 Thousand Units by the end of this quarter, according to Trading Economics global macro models and analysts expectations. In the long-term, the Mexico Car Production is projected to trend around 350.00 Thousand Units in 2027 and 300.00 Thousand Units in 2028, according to our econometric models.



Calendar GMT Reference Actual Previous Consensus TEForecast
2026-10-07 12:00 PM
Auto Production YoY
Sep -15.1% -1.4% 3.49%
2026-11-09 12:00 PM
Auto Production YoY
Oct -17.7% -13.9% -6.0%
2026-12-07 12:00 PM
Auto Production YoY
Nov -17.7%


Related Last Previous Unit Reference
Business Confidence 48.40 48.10 points Oct 2026
Capacity Utilization 80.50 81.50 percent Aug 2026
Auto Production YoY 302.80 306.12 Thousand Units Oct 2026
Car Registrations 55436.00 53160.00 Units Oct 2026
Changes in Inventories 33935.77 53262.56 MXN Million Jun 2026
Industrial Production YoY 1.30 3.50 percent Sep 2026
Industrial Production MoM -1.40 0.60 percent Sep 2026
Manufacturing Production 3.20 1.60 percent Aug 2026
Gross Fixed Investment MoM 1.40 1.30 percent Jul 2026
Gross Fixed Investment YoY 5.70 6.60 percent Aug 2026
Total Vehicle Sales 132237.00 129362.00 Units Sep 2026


Mexico Car Production
In Mexico, Car Production refers to total production of vehicles.
Actual Previous Highest Lowest Dates Unit Frequency
302.80 306.12 382.20 3.72 1988 - 2026 Thousand Units Monthly
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Mexico Car Output Slumps 17.7% in October
Mexico’s light vehicle production fell 17.7% year-on-year to 302,803 units in October 2026, down from 367,928 a year earlier, marking the steepest monthly decline since 2021. The contraction was attributed largely to weaker US demand, alongside the impact of tariffs on Mexican-made vehicles entering the US and the removal of incentives for electric cars. Several major automakers reported significant drops in output, led by General Motors, whose production fell 45.5% compared with October 2025. Stellantis recorded a 37.4% decline, while BMW Group and Nissan saw decreases of 17.4% and 16.4%, respectively. Kia’s production was down a more modest 2.8%. The weakness also affected cumulative performance, with Mexico assembling 3.25 million vehicles between January and October 2026, a 3.9% decrease from the 3.39 million units produced over the same period last year.
2026-11-09
Mexico Auto Output Falls as US Tariff Risks Weigh
Mexico’s car production fell 15.1% year-on-year to 301,803 units in September 2026, following a 1.4% decline in August. The result reflected continued uncertainty in the auto sector as changing US trade policies clouded manufacturers’ production plans. The Trump administration imposed tariffs on multiple trading partners, including Mexico, while the US and Mexico continue bilateral trade negotiations. The USMCA remains in force following its 2026 joint review, despite unresolved issues that could lead to significant changes. Output fell sharply at Mercedes-Benz (-100%), Acura (-48.8%), General Motors (-27.1%) and Nissan (-26.3%).
2026-10-07
Mexico Auto Production Falls Again
Mexico's car production fell 1.4% year-on-year to 344,940 units in August 2026, following a 2.2% decline in July. The result reflected continued uncertainty in the auto sector as changing US trade policies clouded manufacturers' production plans. US President Trump in his second term imposed a series of tariffs on multiple countries, including Mexico. While the Trump administration decided not to renew the USMCA, the agreement will remain in force for another decade unless a member withdraws, with annual reviews that could lead to significant changes. The US and Mexico also continue bilateral trade negotiations. Output declined sharply at Mercedes (-99%), Nissan (-26%) and Ford Motor (-25.7%), as well as Stellantis (-3.8%) and Toyota (-3%). Meanwhile, production rose sharply for BMW Group by 359%.
2026-09-07