# Colombia's Car Market Surges 42% in First Eight Months of 2026

Colombia registered 213,377 new vehicles in the first eight months of 2026, a 42.1% increase from the same period in 2025.

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According to a report by Fenalco and the Andi based on data from the Registro Único Nacional de Tránsito (RUNT), 213,377 new vehicles were registered in Colombia between January and August 2026, representing a 42.1% increase from the 150,163 units registered in the same period of 2025. [^1]

The Superintendencia de Transporte in Colombia issued an alert to citizens regarding irregularities in driver's license procedures at Recognition Centers for Drivers (CRC). [^2]

The Superintendencia de Transporte in Colombia warned citizens about irregular practices at Driver Recognition Centers (CRC) that could lead to legal consequences. [^3]

Electric vehicle registrations reached 33,889 units from January to August 2026, a 222.5% increase compared to the 10,508 units registered in the same period of 2025. [^4]

Authorities warned against illegal practices including allowing external persons to take exams on behalf of applicants and altering exam locations or times. [^5]

Citizens are advised not to use intermediaries who promise guaranteed exam results in exchange for money, as these acts are illegal. [^6]

The entity stated that sharing passwords of center staff and submitting false documents during exams are prohibited behaviors. [^7]

Authorities advise citizens to avoid intermediaries who offer to facilitate the process or guarantee exam approval in exchange for money. [^8]

Payments for the license process must be made exclusively through collection mechanisms authorized by the center itself, and citizens should distrust individuals requesting money outside established channels. [^9]

Starting July 15, old driver's licenses that are expired will lose validity, and drivers operating with expired licenses may be sanctioned economically. [^10]

## What this stands on

1. According to a report by Fenalco and the Andi based on data from the Registro Único Nacional de Tránsito (RUNT), 213,377 new vehicles were registered in Colombia between January and August 2026, representing a 42.1% increase from the 150,163 units registered in the same period of 2025. (Portafolio, News)
2. The Superintendencia de Transporte in Colombia issued an alert to citizens regarding irregularities in driver's license procedures at Recognition Centers for Drivers (CRC). (El País, News)
3. The Superintendencia de Transporte in Colombia warned citizens about irregular practices at Driver Recognition Centers (CRC) that could lead to legal consequences. (Vanguardia, News)
4. Electric vehicle registrations reached 33,889 units from January to August 2026, a 222.5% increase compared to the 10,508 units registered in the same period of 2025. (Portafolio, News)
5. Authorities warned against illegal practices including allowing external persons to take exams on behalf of applicants and altering exam locations or times. (El País, News)
6. Citizens are advised not to use intermediaries who promise guaranteed exam results in exchange for money, as these acts are illegal. (El País, News)
7. The entity stated that sharing passwords of center staff and submitting false documents during exams are prohibited behaviors. (El País, News)
8. Authorities advise citizens to avoid intermediaries who offer to facilitate the process or guarantee exam approval in exchange for money. (Vanguardia, News)
9. Payments for the license process must be made exclusively through collection mechanisms authorized by the center itself, and citizens should distrust individuals requesting money outside established channels. (Vanguardia, News)
10. Starting July 15, old driver's licenses that are expired will lose validity, and drivers operating with expired licenses may be sanctioned economically. (Vanguardia, News)

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