{
  "id": 5085490,
  "title": "Colombia Car Sales Surge to Levels Not Seen Since 2014",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/colombia-car-sales-surge-to-levels-not-seen-since-2014",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T12:19:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Colombia One",
    "slug": "colombia-one",
    "url": "https://colombiaone.com/2026/09/02/colombia-car-sales-surge-to-levels-not-seen-since-2014/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Car sales in Colombia are surging, potentially setting a new record by the end of 2026, surpassing the 2014 peak. The Colombian automotive market is experiencing one of its best periods in the past decade. From January to August 2026, 213,377 new vehicles were registered, marking a 42.1% increase compared to the same period last year, according to the Andi and Fenalco report.\n\nThe industry expects a historic year-end, projecting around 330,000 units sold in 2026, surpassing the 327,000 recorded in 2014. The rebound is accompanied by a transformation in buyer preferences, with hybrid and electric vehicles gaining ground rapidly. Kia is the leading brand in the Colombian market, with a 43.1% increase in registrations between January and August 2026, compared to the same period in 2025.\n\nKia's success is linked to its technological transformations, including the launch of two new hybrid SUVs and an expansion of its charging infrastructure. Renault ranks second in the market, followed by Toyota, Chevrolet, and Mazda, which together account for 46.6% of all vehicles registered in Colombia during the first eight months of 2026. Electric and hybrid car sales continue to grow in Colombia due to economic, tax, and mobility benefits, such as a 10% discount on SOAT and a 5% VAT rate for electric vehicles.",
  "summary": "The Colombian automotive market is going through one of its best periods of the past decade. Between January and August 2026, 213,377 new vehicles were registered, an increase of 42.1% compared with the same period last year, according to a report by business associations Andi and Fenalco. The pace of growth has led the industry […]",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}