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New car sales in Indonesia increased 10.1% year-on-year to 81,482 units in October 2026, easing sharply from a 28.1% surge in September and marking the seventh consecutive month of expansion, according to data from the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO). It was the second consecutive month of slower growth in new car sales, as the sharper increases in July and August were partly boosted by the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show 2026, held from July 29 to August 9. For the first ten months of the year, sales climbed 19.7% from the same period a year earlier to 760,476 units, highlighting resilient consumer demand despite inflationary pressures and higher non-subsidized fuel prices. GAIKINDO previously targeted domestic new car sales of 850,000 units this year. To boost sales through the end of the year, GAIKINDO will hold an automotive exhibition, Gaikindo Auto Week, in late November. On a monthly basis, car sales grew 2.4%.

New car sales in Indonesia jumped 28.1% year-on-year to 79,450 units in September 2026, though easing from a 32.4% surge in August and marking the sixth consecutive month of expansion, according to data from the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO). The deceleration in growth came as the sharper increases in July and August were partly boosted by the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2026, held from July 29 to August 9. For the first nine months of the year, sales advanced 21% from the same period a year earlier to 679,020 units, highlighting resilient consumer demand despite inflationary pressures and higher non-subsidized fuel prices. GAIKINDO previously targeted domestic new car sales to reach 850,000 units this year. That figure represents 5.8% growth from the 2025 total of 803,687 units. Meanwhile, retail new car sales grew 27.4% from a year earlier to 81,243 units in September. On a monthly basis, car sales fell 2.7%.

Brazil’s new-vehicle sales rebounded 2.3% month over month to 281,400 units in September after falling 1.6% in August, marking the highest monthly volume since December 2014. The increase was driven by strong growth in passenger-car and light-commercial-vehicle sales. Passenger-car sales rose 1.6% to 216,600 units, while light-commercial-vehicle sales grew 4.4% to 52,200 units. Electrified vehicles also supported the market, accounting for 20.1% of new light-vehicle registrations in Brazil in 2026. Heavy-vehicle sales also increased, with truck sales up 2.2% to 10,200 units and bus sales jumping 17.1% to 2,400 units. Anfavea revised up its 2026 forecasts for vehicle sales and production, now expecting the domestic market to reach 3.1 million registered vehicles this year.

New car sales in Indonesia surged 32.4% year-on-year to a six-month high of 81,756 units in August 2026, following a 33.3% jump in July and marking the fifth consecutive month of expansion, according to data from the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO). The sharp increase came amid the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2026, held from July 29 to August 9, which contributed to sales in July and August. For the first eight months of the year, sales increased 20.1% from the same period a year earlier to 599,491 units, highlighting resilient consumer demand despite inflationary pressures and higher non-subsidized fuel prices. Gaikindo previously targeted domestic new car sales to reach 850,000 units in 2026. That figure represents a 5.8% increase from the 2025 total of 803,687 units. Meanwhile, retail new car sales grew 25.5% from a year earlier to 83,422 units in July. On a monthly basis, car sales edged up 0.8%

Brazil’s new-vehicle sales fell 1.6% month over month to 275,100 units in August 2026, following a 2.6% increase in July. August had two fewer business days. Light-vehicle sales totaled 263,100 units, with passenger cars up 0.2% to 213,100, while light commercial vehicles fell 5.5% to 50,000. Heavy-vehicle sales totaled 12,000 units, as truck sales slumped 14.1% to 10,000 and bus sales dropped 9.4% to 2,000. Electrified vehicles reached a record 24.4% share, including a record 25,900 fully electric vehicles. Average daily sales were 13,100 units, the second-highest level this year, behind May’s 13,700. Year to date, sales reached 1.975 million units, up 18.4% year-on-year. The 2 million-unit mark was reached in early September, one month earlier than in 2025.

New car sales in Indonesia grew 33.3% year-on-year to a five-month high of 81,115 units in July 2026, following a 32.9% increase in June and marking the fourth consecutive month of expansion, according to data from the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (GAIKINDO). The acceleration came amid the GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show (GIIAS) 2026, which also contributed to July sales. For the first seven months of the year, sales rose 18.3% from the same period a year earlier to 437,544 units, highlighting resilient consumer demand despite inflationary pressures and higher non-subsidized fuel prices. Gaikindo previously targeted domestic new car sales to reach 850,000 units in 2026. That figure represents a 5.8% increase from the 2025 total of 803,687 units. Meanwhile, retail new car sales grew 23.1% from a year earlier to 77,412 units in July.

Brazil's new vehicle sales rose 2.6% month-over-month to 279.5 thousand units in July 2026, rebounding from a 0.8% decline in June, marking the highest level since December 2014. Electrified vehicles continued to gain market share, accounting for 23.5% of total registrations, up from less than 11% a year earlier, rising to record registrations of 25.8 thousand fully electric vehicles. Truck sales continued to recover, rising 19.4%, aided by financing incentives under the Move Brasil program, while bus sales remained weak, slowing to 1.9% from 36.7% in the prior month, and down 10.7% so far this year due to delays in the Caminhos da Escola program. Compared with a year earlier, sales jumped 14.9%, marking the strongest monthly performance of 2026 despite the school holiday period. In the first seven months of 2026, total vehicle sales exceeded 1.7 million units, up 17.9% from a year earlier, as sales of electrified models surged 120.8%.

New car sales in Indonesia rose 32.9% year-on-year to 77,555 units in June 2026, following a 14.0% increase in May and marking the third month of growth. Monthly, new car sales rose 12.0%, rebounding from a 14.0% drop in May. According to data from the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (Gaikindo), first-half sales rose 15.9% from the same period a year earlier to 436,564 units, highlighting resilient consumer demand despite inflationary pressures and higher non-subsidized fuel prices. Sentiment is expected to receive further support from upcoming major automotive events. Even so, caution lingers as challenges persist, notably elevated borrowing costs that weigh on vehicle financing demand, the primary purchase channel for most Indonesian buyers. At the same time, the weak rupiah continues to raise the cost of imported components and raw materials, adding pressure to production costs and vehicle prices. Meanwhile, retail new car sales surged 19.6% yoy to 74,507 units.

Brazil's new vehicle sales edged down 0.8% month-over-month to 272,500 units in June 2026 after surging 10.6% in May. A new Provisional Measure introduced a government-backed discount program for new vehicles aimed at promoting sustainability and fleet renewal. Its effects only began to emerge in the final week of June but were enough to make it the second-best sales month of the year. Around 79,000 discounted vehicles had been delivered to dealerships but were not yet registered, pointing to stronger sales in July. Passenger car sales fell 0.8%, while light commercial vehicle sales declined 4.9%. In contrast, truck sales rose 15.9% and bus sales jumped 36.7%.

New vehicle sales in Brazil jumped 10.6% month-on-month to 274,700 units in May 2026. The month posted the highest average daily sales since December 2014, with 13,700 vehicles sold per day. Electrified models accounted for a record 19.5% of total sales. Fully electric vehicles reached a new high of 21,000 units, while hybrid models totaled 30,700 units. Imported vehicle sales amounted to 55,000 units in May and 223,000 units in the first five months of the year, up 17.4% and outpacing the growth of domestically produced vehicles. By origin, imports from China surged 86.6%, while those from Argentina fell 16.8%. Exports remained a concern, with shipments totaling 37,400 vehicles in May, marking a second consecutive monthly decline. Cumulative sales surpassed the 1 million-unit mark.

New car sales in Indonesia increased 14.0% year-on-year to 69,219 units in May 2026, after surging 55.0% in the previous month. It was the second consecutive month of growth, though at a slower pace amid persistent price pressures. However, the Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (Gaikindo) remains concerned about the weakening rupiah, which could potentially increase production and import costs if the depreciation persists. For the first five months of the year, car sales grew 12.8% from the same period in 2025, reaching 359,015 units. Gaikindo previously targeted domestic new car sales to reach 850,000 units in 2026. That figure represents a 5.8% increase from the 2025 total of 803,687 units. On a monthly basis, car sales fell, declining 14.3% from April, when sales totaled 80,776 units. Meanwhile, retail new car sales grew 16.8% month-on-month to 71,890 units.

New car sales in Indonesia surged 55.0% year-on-year to 80,776 units in April 2026, recovering from a 13.8% plunge in the previous month. The rebound came as activity returned to normal after the long Eid al-Fitr holiday in March. For the first four months of the year, car sales grew 12.5% compared to the same period in 2025, reaching 289,787 units. The Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (Gaikindo) previously targeted domestic new car sales to reach 850,000 units in 2026. That figure represents a 5.8% increase from the 2025 total of 803,687 units. On a monthly basis, car sales also rose, jumping 31.8% from March, when sales totaled 61,271 units. Meanwhile, retail new car sales increased 13.7% month-on-month to 75,730 units.

New car sales in Indonesia dropped 13.8% year-on-year to 61,271 units in March 2026, reversing an upwardly revised 12.3% surge in the previous month. The decline was due to the long Eid al-Fitr holiday. However, for the first quarter of the year, car sales rose 1.7% compared to the same period in 2025, reaching 209,021 units. The Association of Indonesian Automotive Industries (Gaikindo) previously targeted domestic new car sales to reach 850,000 units in 2026. That figure represents a 5.8% increase from the 2025 total of 803,687 units. On a monthly basis, car sales also declined, plunging 24.6% from February, when they recorded 81,250 units. Meanwhile, retail new car sales fell 14.8% month-on-month to 66,637 units.

New car sales in Brazil spiked 45.5% to 269,500 vehicles in March 2026 compared to February, marking the best March result since 2013. The BYD Dolphin Mini 2026 became the first electric vehicle to enter the top ten monthly sales ranking with 7,053 registrations, ahead of the Hyundai Creta at 6,674. The Fiat Strada led the overall ranking with 16,706 registrations, followed by three hatchbacks: Volkswagen Polo at 11,051, Chevrolet Onix at 10,182, and Fiat Argo at 8,281. March was the strongest month of 2026 for Brazil's automotive sector.