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US Accuses Mexico over Auto Parts: The Week in Automotive
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (443+ words) This week in Automotive! Geopolitical tensions rise as the White House accuses Mexico of masking Chinese components, while dropping US demand slows local EV exports. In response, Toyota and Honda are scaling back certain Mexican manufacturing operations. Conversely, Volkswagen is…...
Giant Motors Preps LatAm Exports Following Plant Expansion
1+ day, 14+ min ago (644+ words) Giant Motors Latinoamérica (GML) is set to begin exporting Mexican-assembled JAC Motors vehicles to Latin American markets following a MX$3 billion (US$150 million) investment that has doubled the capacity of its manufacturing facility in Ciudad Sahagún, Hidalgo. Regional Export Strategy…...
Mexico’s Logistics Costs Stabilize, Talent Turnover Rises
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (730+ words) Mexico’s logistics sector maintained high customer-service levels in 2025 and made progress in controlling distribution costs, but weaker forecasting, rising employee turnover and uneven environmental measurement continue to expose operational gaps, according to the Fourth National Logistics Indicators Study. The report,…...
NGOs Demand Strict Safety Rules for Mexico's Olinia EV
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (325+ words) According to project updates shared in May by Roberto Capuano, the official managing the initiative, the Ministry of Economy is currently working to establish a dedicated regulatory framework specifically for the vehicle rather than evaluating it under the existing NOM…...
White House Accuses Mexico of Masking Chinese Car Components
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (423+ words) White House Trade and Manufacturing Advisor Peter Navarro has accused Mexico of acting as a staging platform for Chinese automotive components entering the United States. Writing in a column published by The Hill, Navarro alleged that vehicles assembled in Mexico…...
VW Restructures Globally, Expands Mexico Operations
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (404+ words) As Volkswagen Group confronts a deepening structural crisis in Europe—marked by an uphill battle to overcome a 20% cost disadvantage relative to international competitors—its Mexican operations are emerging as an increasingly important manufacturing hub for the North American market....
Mexican Fuel Stations Shift to Hybrid EV Charging Nodes
3+ day, 49+ min ago (499+ words) Mexico Business News Join our expert contributor program Volatility in international energy markets, sustained upward pressure on fuel pricing, and complex global geopolitical tensions are driving a structural transition in Mexico’s retail fueling network. Service stations across the country are…...
Mexico Meets Japanese Executives as EV Exports Slow
3+ day, 4+ hour ago (256+ words) The executive meetings focused on securing foreign direct investment and resolving operational friction for Japanese corporations operating within Mexico. The foreign delegation was led by Seiji Kuraishi, president of the Japan-Mexico Economic Committee and advisor to Honda Motor, alongside members…...
Mexico Heavy Vehicle Sales Surge 45.5% in June Rebound
4+ day, 57+ min ago (358+ words) According to INEGI’s Administrative Registry of the Heavy Vehicle Automotive Industry (RAIAVP), domestic wholesale sales led the expansion, surging 45.5% year-over-year to 3,278 units, compared to the 2,253 units sold in June 2025. Retail sales rose 3.9% year-over-year to 3,194 units. Within the retail segment, goods-carrying…...
Mexican Heavy Truck Industry Needs Level Playing Field: ANPACT
3+ day, 23+ hour ago (838+ words) Q: The heavy-duty vehicle market in Mexico is showing contrasting signs. How do you interpret these trends, and what do they reveal about the industry's position? A: The sector saw a significant contraction in 2025, with a drop in sales of about 41.6%. This…...