OEMs built 355,525 light vehicles in Mexico in September 2025, resulting in a 6.1% decrease compared to the 378,583 units built in the same month of 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI).
OEMs with production increases in September included Mercedes Benz with an increase of 32.

On October 2, Mexico’s Instituto Nacional de Estadistica y Geografia (INEGI) reported sales of 117,181 light vehicles in September, representing an increase of 0.3% from the 116,789 sales in September 2024.
Nissan sold 20,872 units in September, an increase of 11.5% from the previous year.
Overall Volkswagen Group sa

On October 2, it was reported that Renault is advancing negotiations with Chinese automaker Chery to optimize its production and commercial structure in South America.
According to Bloomberg, discussions cover potential cooperation in Argentina and Colombia, building on Renault’s recent agreements with Geely in Brazi

On September 19, JAC Mexico announced the launch of the JAC X12K 2026, a heavy-duty truck built at JAC plant in Mexico.
Featuring a COE (Cab Over Engine) design, the model offers a tighter turning radius, improved visibility, and easy access to the new Cummins Euro 6 diesel 6.7-liter engine. This powertrain produces

On September 22, Nexteer Automotive announced it will showcase its latest Motion-by-Wire innovations including Steer-by-Wire, Rear-Wheel Steering, Brake-by-Wire and the MotionIQ Software Suite during MOVE America, September 24-25 at Huntington Place in Detroit.
Visitors will experience an immersive Steer-by-Wire driv

On September 18, Scout Motors announced it is making an additional investment of USD 300 million investment in South Carolina to build a Supplier Park on the site of its Production Center in Blythewood. 
Located adjacent to the main Production Center buildings, the Supplier Park will serve as a central logistics and

On September 18, multiple sources reported that Tryton Motors Ltd., the official distributor of JAC Motors in Ghana, unveiled a new line-up of heavy commercial vehicles (HCVs) and light commercial vehicles (LCVs). Tryton Motors is also discussing local vehicle assembly with JAC Motors with support form government. Th

Benteler Group (Benteler) announced that BENTELER Mobility has finalized concrete projects with Blacklane for the deployment of autonomous shuttle, HOLON urban, in Saudi Arabia. Together with Blacklane Chauffeur Services and the Jeddah Transport Company (JTC), HOLON will test first and last mile connections in the Ki

On September 15, Executive Chairman Bill Ford and CEO Jim Farley informed Ford employees that the company will relocate its World Headquarters Building to the large, glass-faced Hub replacing its Product Development Center west of Oakwood Boulevard, and demolish its existing Glass House headquarters located at Southf

At the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Germany, CATL (Shanghai) Intelligent Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL Intelligent), a subsidiary of Contemporary Amperex Technology Co., Ltd. (CATL), exhibited the Bedrock Chassis.
This marks the debut of the product in the European market. With a core design logic of “decoupling upper a

OEMs built 349,856 light vehicles in Mexico in August 2025, resulting in a 0.8% decrease compared to the 352,615 units built in the same month of 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI).
OEMs with production increases in August included Audi with an increase of 55.2% to 15,461 un

The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for August 2025.
China passenger car production and sales volumes in August 2025
Retail
August retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.995 million uni

On August 28, it was reported that the Mexican government is preparing to raise tariffs on Chinese imports as part of its 2026 budget proposal. This move aims to shield local manufacturers from low-cost competition and aligning with longstanding demands from U.S. President Donald Trump.
The planned increases would co

On September 4, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) authorities carried out a raid at Hyundai Motor Group’s massive Metaplant EV complex outside Savannah, Georgia, halting construction at an adjacent HL-GA Battery Co. battery plant under development. Construction of the battery plant, part of a joint ventu

On September 4, Mexico’s Instituto Nacional de Estadistica y Geografia (INEGI) reported sales of 124,180 light vehicles in August, representing an decrease of 3.0% from the 128,008 sales in August 2024.
Nissan sold 23,671 units in August, an increase of 9.9% from the previous year.
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On July 24, it was reported that JAC México, assembled and commercialized by Giant Motors Latinoamérica, launched the new Dual e-drive family of plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV) designed for the Mexican market.
The lineup debuts with two models built in Ciudad Sahagún, Hidalgo: the JAC 6 PHEV compact SUV and the Travel

On August 25, it was reported that JAC Motors is preparing to establish direct operations in Brazil to compete in the diesel truck market, despite already being represented in the country by Grupo SHC.
The project will be presented to business groups during the 33rd Fenabrave Congress & Expo in São Paulo, with plans

On August 19, Porsche announced that it uses advanced components such as the hairpin stator and a two-speed rear transmission to improve efficiency and driving dynamics, setting new standards in electric performance. 
Porsche chooses permanent magnet synchronous motors (PSMs) for their many advantages i.e., powered b

The China Passenger Car Association (CPCA) announced the production and sales volumes of passenger cars (including sedans, SUVs, and MPVs, excluding minivans) for July 2025.
China passenger car production and sales volumes in July 2025
Retail
July retail sales volumes of passenger cars totaled 1.826 million units, re