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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]
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  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
  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
  3. The Superintendencia de Transporte in Colombia warned citizens about irregular practices at Driver Recognition Centers (CRC) that could lead to legal consequences. · Vanguardia
  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
  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
  6. Citizens are advised not to use intermediaries who promise guaranteed exam results in exchange for money, as these acts are illegal. · El País
  7. The entity stated that sharing passwords of center staff and submitting false documents during exams are prohibited behaviors. · El País
  8. Authorities advise citizens to avoid intermediaries who offer to facilitate the process or guarantee exam approval in exchange for money. · Vanguardia
  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
  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
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