Mexico Sells More Cars in January Than Ever Before, but a Trade Storm Looms

2026-02-06 - 11:45

Key Points Mexico sold 131,472 new vehicles in January 2026, the highest January figure ever recorded, up 8.7% year-over-year — and the real number may be closer to 139,865 when unreported Chinese brands are included. Chinese automakers now account for roughly 15% of Mexico’s car market, up from under 1% just five years ago, prompting