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Argentina’s New-Car Registrations Drop to 34,905 in November After October Peak

ACARA cites seasonality and two fewer business days for the slowdown.

Overview

  • Registrations fell 33.2% from October and 3.6% year on year, according to ACARA.
  • January–November totaled 587,666 units, up 49.7% versus 2024, with industry commentary pointing to a finish above 600,000.
  • Volkswagen led November brand sales with 5,063 units, while Toyota remained the annual leader despite recent supply constraints linked to the Porto Feliz engine plant.
  • Toyota Hilux was the month’s top model with 1,831 registrations, followed by Peugeot 208 (1,343) and Volkswagen Tera (1,327).
  • The downturn was uneven across the country: Salta posted the steepest interannual drop with 728 registrations (−43%), and motorcycle registrations also fell to 45,004 (−10.3% year on year, −28.7% vs October).