The number of motor vehicles (cars, light commercials, trucks and buses) sold in January 2025 in the country was 171.2 thousand units, 6% above the same month last year. This is the third consecutive year of increased sales in January, reaching covid-19 pre-pound levels. 
The data, released on Monday (10), are from the National Association of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers (Anfavea).
The production of motor vehicles has also grown, reached 175.5 thousand units, 15.1% higher than January 2024. According to the entity, the increase in production is related to exports that in January totaled 28.7 A thousand units, a 52.3% jump over the same month last year.
The imports reached 39,300 units, 24.8% above the registered in January 2024. The participation of imported sales has increased in January: 14.3% in 2022 and 2023; 19.5%, in 2024; and 23%, in 2025.
Increased costs
According to the president of Anfavea, Márcio de Lima and Leite, the high interest rate, as well as the rise in the price of the dollar, which occurred at the end of 2024, will impact vehicle production costs in the country. He pointed out, however, that the transfer of cost raising to the end consumer will depend on the commercial strategy of each manufacturer.
“Undoubtedly, companies have had an increase in production costs in the last two months. We had an increase in interest impacted by interest, impacted by exchange. It is an industry that had a cost increase in its production. But if this will be passed on, then each automaker, each manufacturer, each brand has its market strategy, ”he said.
