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

On October 13, Stellantis announced the start of production of the new Ram Dakota pickup at its Automotive Hub in Cordoba, Argentina, marking the first time the Ram brand is manufactured in the country.
Stellantis invested BRL 2 billion in the project, generating 1,800 jobs.The initiative also includes plans for futu

On October 13, the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), along with 25 other European business associations, jointly called for the swift ratification of the EU-Mercosur Partnership Agreement. Mercosur is the Southern Common Market, a South American trade bloc established in 1991. Its members are Arg

On October 9, it was reported that Nissan ended pickup truck production at its Santa Isabel plant in Córdoba, Argentina.
This end of production marks the final day of manufacturing for the Nissan Frontier and Renault Alaskan in the country. The Frontier will now be imported from Mexico, while the Alaskan will not hav

On October 9, it was reported that BYD officially launched its operations in Argentina, opening a direct subsidiary in Buenos Aires instead of working through an importer.
Although registered as an automaker in the country since 2017, the Chinese company has now begun selling its first three models locally: the Dolph

On October 3, Stellantis Argentina announced the pre-sale launch of the new Fiat 600 Hybrid, the brand’s first electrified model to be marketed in Argentina.
This modern reinterpretation of the legendary 1955 Fiat 600 celebrates its 70th anniversary by combining a 1.2-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine with a 48V l

On October 8, Chevrolet Argentina announced the start of pre-sales for the new 2026 Captiva PHEV, marking the debut of the brand’s first plug-in hybrid SUV in South America.
The Captiva PHEV 2026 combines a 1.5-liter three-cylinder gasoline engine with a 20.5-kWh lithium-iron-phosphate battery, delivering a total out

On October 6, Argentina’s Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ADEFA) announced that wholesale sales of 54,267 vehicles in September were up 4.8% from August sales, and up 22.0% from September 2024.
Of the vehicles sold in September, 38,043 were passenger cars, representing an increase of 30.2% over last Septembe

On September 30, automotive entrepreneur Mario Blanco was reported as saying that the Chinese brand Forthing will be launched in Argentina this December.
Forthing, a brand part of Dongfeng Motor Group, will begin operations with an initial network of eleven dealerships and plans to expand in 2026. The portfolio, to b

On September 23, it was reported that Prestige Auto, the current representative of Mercedes-Benz in Argentina, unveiled the first prototype of the locally built Sprinter with an automatic transmission at the Virrey del Pino plant.
Production of Sprinters with automatic transmissions will begin in February 2026, with

On September 23, Scania Argentina announced the introduction of its new gas-powered engine range, led by the OC13.
Offered in two versions delivering 420 hp with 2,100 Nm of torque and 460 hp with 2,300 Nm of torque, the platform is designed to improve performance, reduce fuel consumption, and extend vehicle range fo

On September 16, 2025, Thailand’s Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP) announced that Argentina has removed the CHAS (Certificado de Homologación de Autopartes de Seguridad) safety certificate requirement for automotive parts. 
With importers now able to use licenses or certifications from international

On September 15, it was reported that Grupo Eximar is investing USD 20 million for launching MG in Argentina.
The funds were allocated to establishing a dealer network, training staff, securing spare parts, and preparing for the first three launches: the MG 3 Hybrid, MG ZS Hybrid, and the electric Cyberster roadster,

On September 9, it was reported that Chinese automaker Chery relaunched operations in Argentina under a new official importer, Grupo Corven, replacing Grupo Socma after 17 years.
To mark this new stage, the company opened reservations for its first two hybrid SUV launches: the Tiggo 4 Hybrid and Tiggo 7 Pro Hybrid.
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On September 5, Stellantis Argentina announced the start of production of the new Peugeot 208 and 2008 Bio-Hybrids, which will be exported to the Brazilian market.
These models feature innovative Bio-Hybrid technology developed entirely by Stellantis’ South American Development Center, combining the use of renewable

On September 1, Chevrolet Argentina unveiled the new 2026 Montana lineup that includes four versions: LT, LTZ, Premier, and the sporty RS.
All versions are powered by the 1.2-liter turbocharged gasoline engine producing 132 hp and 190 Nm of torque, paired with a six-speed automatic transmission (AT6), now standard ac

On September 4, Argentina’s Association of Automobile Manufacturers (ADEFA) announced that wholesale sales of 51,766 vehicles in August were up 3.1% from July sales, and up 33.8% from August 2024.
Of those vehicles sold in August, 36,299 were passenger cars, 48.4% more than last August, and 15,467 were commercial veh