Overview
- The Senate passed the government’s labor-and-tax package that removes internal duties on vehicles, with new March price lists reflecting the repeal.
- Initial updates show cuts nearing 30% on select Ford imports, a result the company ties to the tax repeal plus an estimated benefit from a proposed 10,000‑unit U.S. import quota that still awaits congressional approval.
- Mercedes-Benz preempted the shift with a 10% discount plan on affected models, while other importers kept units in fiscal deposit to avoid nationalizing them under the old regime.
- Audi indicated reductions of roughly 10% to 12% once the rule is in force, with BMW, Toyota and Lexus preparing model-specific adjustments rather than uniform decreases.
- Analysts expect a cascade of re-pricing for mid-high SUVs, some high-spec pickups and, after a delay, used cars, with pass-through varying by brand strategy and dealer stock.