Mexico Auto Production Rebounds

The production of cars in Mexico jumped 8.5% annually to 243,961 units in December of 2025, rebounding from the 8.4% contraction in the previous month. The increase took place after some volatility in the sector as tariffs on cars and parts by the United States injected uncertainty on demand for Mexico, a major production hub for US consumers. Most of the increase was seen for Ford (55.6% to 34,811) and Stellantis (28% to 33,412). Despite the late-year jump, total car production in 2025 was 0.9% lower than the previous year.

Mexico’s car production fell 8.4% year-on-year to 322,205 units in November 2025, deepening the 3.7% decline seen in October. Output dropped sharply for Honda (-76.4% to 4,085 units), Mazda (-33.4% to 12,574), Nissan (-17.6% to 50,052), and General Motors (-13.1% to 75,121). Smaller declines were also reported by KIA (-3.6% to 24,000) and Toyota (-2.5% to 24,204). In contrast, production rose at Ford (22% to 34,484), Volkswagen (13% to 33,056), and Stellantis (2.1% to 35,587). From January to November, total output reached 3.71 million units, down 1.5% from the same period in 2024.

Mexico’s car production decreased 3.7% year-on-year to 367870 units in October 2025, following a 6.1% fall in September. Output dropped for Nissan (-17.4% to 58115), Ford Motor (-9.5% to 32921), Honda (-24.1% to 14323) and Mazda (-36.9% to 13353). On the other hand, production increased for General Motors (3% to 85385), and Stellantis (13.7% to 36597). From January to October, total output reached 3.367 million units, down 0.8% from the same period in 2024.