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Chinese automakers BYD, Geely are bidding on Mexico’s shuttered Aguascalientes Nissan plant
6+ hour, 21+ min ago (436+ words) Two Chinese automakers " BYD and Geely " are among three finalists competing to purchase a car manufacturing plant in the north-central state of Aguascalientes, according to an exclusive report published by the Reuters news agency. The finalists " Vietnamese EV maker VinFast…...
Opinion: Could Mexico make America great again? Why 'value added' matters more than gross trade
2+ week, 1+ day ago (813+ words) By this time around, you should be asking yourselves: Well" and when is this guy going to write about the flagship industry of the region? The time has come, so let's talk about the auto industry. I find this industry…...
Tariffs cause a steep drop in Mexico’s heavy-duty vehicle industry
1+ mon, 4+ hour ago (369+ words) It was a light year for heavy vehicles in Mexico as sales, production and exports plummeted in 2025. Preliminary data released by the national statistics agency INEGI showed that Mexico's heavy vehicle industry experienced its worst year since the pandemic in…...
Chinese truck manufacturer Foton to open US $40M factory in Jalisco
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (367+ words) Foton, a Chinese manufacturer of trucks and pickups, announced plans to invest 1.2 billion pesos to open a new plant in Jalisco and expand its two existing plants in other areas of Mexico, according to Fton M'xico CEO Jos' Francisco Ch'vez....
Mexico is now the leading exporter of electric vehicles to the US, surpassing Japan and South Korea
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (387+ words) Mexico has become the leading exporter of electric vehicles to the United States, surpassing automotive giants such as Japan and South Korea, according to the third EvolvX Mexico Mobility Report conducted by Latam Mobility. The report, presented this week, reveals…...
New US tariff threatens Mexico’s automotive industry starting Oct. 1
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (645+ words) Another tariff threat hangs over Mexico's automotive after U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday announced a 25% tariff on heavy truck imports. The measure, set to go into effect Oct. 1, will have a significant impact on Mexico unless some or all Mexican…...
Mexico's Vemo raises $250M to expand EV use and build charging stations
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (529+ words) Vemo, a Mexico City-based electric taxi operator that partners with Uber, recently raised US $250 million to accelerate its expansion in a bid to support the country's transition to electric mobility, primarily using Chinese technology. In a statement released on Sept....
After fatal motorcycle accident, CDMX threatens action against ride-hailing apps
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (397+ words) Companies offering ride-hailing services on motorcycles could face legal action, Mexico City authorities announced shortly after a crash resulted in the death of a passenger Wednesday morning." The fatal accident occurred on the Paseo de la Reforma, a principal thoroughfare…...
Mexican auto industry rebounds in June with record production
7+ mon, 4+ day ago (481+ words) The Mexican automotive industry rebounded in June despite growing trade tensions with the United States. Production rose nearly 4.9% and exports increased by 14% compared to the same month a year ago. Despite the tariff pressure, light vehicle manufacturing in Mexico showed…...
BYD's first shipment to Mexico on company-owned vessel marks 'milestone' for EV expansion
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (823+ words) It is not yet clear whether Chinese automaker BYD will build a plant in Mexico, but the world's largest electric vehicle manufacturer underscored its commitment to the Mexican market by dispatching one of its own car carrier ships to ports…...