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Car News from Mexico

A large assembly country for Kia and Stellantis, and the market where Chinese brands reached a 17% share in the first half of 2026 despite a 50% import tariff.

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This page collects news about the Mexican car market and the cars built there. Two plants already have pages on this site: Kia’s Pesquería plant and Stellantis’ Saltillo light-duty plant.

Trade policy drives most of the news. Chinese brands took a 17% share of new-vehicle sales in the first half of 2026, up from 14%, even after the 50% tariff, and the government has since waived the 10% duty on assembly parts for five years.

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Kia Pesquería
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Kia Pesquería

Kia México
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Stellantis Saltillo Light-Duty Truck Assembly

Stellantis Mexico

Frequently asked questions

Why does Mexico tax cars from China?
Mexico imposed a 50% tariff in January 2026 on vehicle imports from China and other Asian countries that have no free-trade agreement with it. The Mexican government said the measure would safeguard jobs, and Reuters reported that analysts saw it as intended to reassure the United States.
Can Chinese carmakers build cars in Mexico?
BYD, Chery, MG, Geely, Great Wall and GAC had all looked at assembly plants, but El Economista reported in October 2026 that they had put those plans on hold over the uncertain future of the USMCA trade pact. A decree in force since 14 October 2026 removes the 10% duty on assembly parts for five years, for makers with a bonded-warehouse assembly permit.

News about Mexico

Mexico drops its 10% car-parts tariff for five years
Mexico drops its 10% car-parts tariff for five years

One tariff line goes from 10% to zero until 2031, aimed at lines for cars Mexico now imports whole.
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