General Motors CompanyGM led both production and exports in August, shipping 74,842 vehicles, reflecting strong demand for its vehicles.
Mexico's automotive industry reported mixed results for August, with light-vehicle production declining 1.4% year over year to 344,940 units while exports increased 1.3% to 300,475 vehicles, according to INEGI data. The U.S. remains the dominant market, absorbing 76.3% of Mexico's vehicle exports in the first eight months of 2026, totaling 1.72 million units. General Motors led both production and exports in August, manufacturing 79,230 vehicles and shipping 74,842 units, while Nissan's production plunged 26% and Ford's exports tumbled 41.3%. Year-to-date production is nearly flat at 2.65 million vehicles, down 0.7%, with GM leading output at 600,912 units and Nissan experiencing a 25.1% decline. The data underscores the automotive sector's heavy reliance on U.S. demand and its sensitivity to trade policy changes.
General Motors CompanyGM led both production and exports in August, shipping 74,842 vehicles, reflecting strong demand for its vehicles.
Nissan's production plunged 26% and year-to-date output declined 25.1%, indicating weak demand for its vehicles.
Ford Motor CompanyFord's exports to the US tumbled 41.3% in August, indicating weak demand for its vehicles in the key market.