On December 17, it was reported that Toyota plans to introduce several new models in Argentina in 2026, expanding its portfolio as well as Lexus’.
The announcement was made by Toyota Argentina President Gustavo Salinas, who detailed the rollout schedule during a press conference. The most significant launch will be t

On December 17, it was reported that Prestige Auto, the representative of Mercedes-Benz in Argentina, plans to introduce the Maybach luxury brand in the country in 2026.
The announcement was made by Daniel Herrero, president of Prestige Auto, during a press conference held at the Mercedes-Benz Sprinter plant in La Ma

On December 12, it was reported that Forthing, an emerging brand of China’s Dongfeng Motor Group, officially entered the Argentine market through local importer and distributor Oriente Motors, launching an initial lineup of four models.
The Forthing T5 arrives in three different powertrains: The MT version features a

On December 2, it was reported that Stellantis halted production at its El Palomar plant in Argentina.
The plant, that manufactures Peugeot and Citroën models, will halt production for more than a month until January 5. This is a significantly longer break than in previous years.
According to local reports, the compa

On December 4, Argentina’s Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ADEFA) announced that wholesale sales of 35,249 vehicles in November were down 21.3% from October sales, and down 12.1% from November 2024.
Of those vehicles sold in November, 23,652 were passenger cars, 11.4% less than last November, and 11,597 were

On December 1, it was reported that Argentina’s Revenue and Customs Control Agency (ARCA) updated the taxable base for internal taxes applied to vehicles, motorcycles, boats, and aircraft sold in the country. The measure concerns the so-called luxury tax, which now affects only high-end vehicles.
Between 2014 and ear

On December 1, Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Buses Argentina announced that the Juan Manuel Fangio Industrial Center in Virrey del Pino has ended production and will begin the transition of operations to the Industrial Center in Zárate, which will start operations in 2026.
The new plant will initially manufacture the Acce

On November 17, Toyota Argentina announced that the new Yaris Cross will be launch in February 2026 across 43 dealerships nationwide.
The model combines modern design, interior comfort, and advanced safety features, including Toyota Safety Sense across all versions. It offers two powertrains: a 1.5-liter gasoline eng

On November 11, it was announced that China’s GAC officially launched its brand in Argentina with a ceremony held in Buenos Aires, marking its formal entry into the country’s core automotive market and strengthening its South American expansion strategy.
Wu Bingcheng, Vice President of GAC International’s Americas Re

On November 18, GM Argentina announced the new Chevrolet S10 WorkTruck 2026 Single Cab.
The model offers 4x2 or 4x4 traction, maintaining the same robust design and mechanical configuration as the rest of the S10 lineup. It is powered by the 2.8-liter Duramax turbodiesel engine delivering 207 hp and 460 Nm, paired ex

On November 14, it was reported that Argentina and the United States announced a “Framework Agreement on Reciprocal Trade and Investment” that will reshape several aspects of their bilateral economic relations, including vehicle imports.
The deal grants preferential market access to U.S. products such as pharmaceutic

On November 13, while announcing framework agreements with Argentina, Guatemala, El Salvador and Ecuador, U.S. President Donald Trump is readying substantial tariff cuts designed to address high food prices as he seeks to address recent voter concerns over the cost of goods. Trump Administration officials this week h

On November 4, Ford Argentina announced the new Territory Hybrid, an electrified version of the mid-size SUV.
It builds on the model introduced in 2020, maintaining its market relevance as one of the country’s top-selling mid-size SUVs. Sales have begun locally in its Trend version.
The hybrid powertrain combines a 1

On November 6, Argentina’s Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ADEFA) announced that wholesale sales of 44,801 vehicles in October were down 17.4% from September sales, and up 2.7% from October 2024.
Of those vehicles sold in October, 31,146 were passenger cars, 13.4% more than last October, and 13,655 were comm

On October 29, Ford announced that it will begin production of the Ranger PHEV in 2027 at its Pacheco plant in Argentina, expanding the model lineup in the region with its first electrified version. The company also confirmed an additional investment of USD 170 million for this project.
This new investment adds to th

On October 27, it was reported that Porsche introduced in Argentina the new Macan Electric GTS, the fifth electric variant of the model added to the existing Macan Electric, 4 Electric, 4S Electric and Turbo Electric lineup. Imported from Germany, it is now available for sale in the local market.
It is equipped with

On October 28, it was reported that Swedish auto parts manufacturer SKF will close its factory in Tortuguitas, Argentina, ending local production and eliminating 145 jobs.
The company stated that the decision is part of a global strategy to consolidate manufacturing in larger plants, although it will maintain a comme

On October 19, Fiat announced the launch of the new Fiat 600 Hybrid in Argentina, the brand’s first electrified vehicle in the country.
Equipped with a 1.2-liter three-cylinder engine and a 48V lithium-ion battery, the model delivers 145 hp and 230 Nm of torque through a six-speed e-DCT automatic transmission with pa

On October 14, Peugeot announced the start of sales of the new Peugeot 408 in Argentina.
Built on the EMP2 platform, the 408 GT, the version available in Argentina, features a 1.6-liter turbocharged gasoline engine delivering 215 hp and 300 Nm, paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission.
Inside, the Peugeot i-

On October 9, IVECO BUS announced the delivery of 77 new buses to Transporte San José U.T.E. in Paraná, Entre Ríos, Argentina.
The fleet includes 50 170S28 buses, 17 170G21 models equipped with ramps for reduced-mobility passengers, and 10 10-190 units with wheelchair access. The CNG buses will be the first to operat