On December 11, it was reported that Mexico’s Senate approved a measure to increase import tariffs by up to 50% on more than 1,400 product categories from countries without free trade agreements, mainly targeting China.
The bill, proposed by President Claudia Sheinbaum and passed with 76 votes in favor and five again

On November 18, it was reported that Isuzu confirmed the upcoming arrival of the new Forward 1800 and Forward 2000 in Mexico.
The Forward 1800 adopts a 6x2 configuration with a 23-ton GVW capacity, while the Forward 2000 uses a 6x4 layout and increases capacity to 26 tons. Both are powered by the 6HK1-TCS diesel engi

On December 10, it was reported that the automotive sector is entering 2026 under continued cost pressure and cautious investment strategies, according to Deloitte’s latest analysis.
Alberto Torrijos, Automotive Sector Lead Partner at Deloitte LatAm, explained that uncertainty surrounding global economic conditions,

On December 10, Nissan Mexico announced the start of a new project to transfer production of the NP300/Frontier pickup to its Aguascalientes A1 plant in Mexico, as part of the company’s RE:Nissan.
The initiative aims to consolidate Aguascalientes as the largest automotive hub in Latin America. The project involves cr

On December 9, it was reported that Mexico’s auto parts production reached a value of USD 10.41 billion in September, according to the National Auto Parts Industry (INA).
Between January and September, the sector registered USD 89.24 billion, equivalent to a year-on-year decrease of 4.35%. The rebound was driven by a

On December 8, U.S. President Trump warned that he will impose an additional 5% tariff on Mexico if it does not immediately release water owed to the U.S. under a 1944 treaty. 'Mexico continues to violate our comprehensive Water Treaty, and this violation is seriously hurting our BEAUTIFUL TEXAS CROPS AND LIVESTOCK,'

On December 8, it was reported that GM will halt production at its Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico.
The pause, attributed to the holiday season and planned maintenance, will be carried out in stages from December 17, 2025, to January 6, 2026, with production expected to resume on January 7 according to the plant’s opera

On December 9, it was reported that Coficab, a company specialized in the production of electrical cables and conduction systems for the automotive industry, inaugurated its new Coficab II plant at the Durango Industrial Logistics Center (CLID) in Mexico.
Coficab announced that it will expand operations and create up

OEMs built 322,205 light vehicles in Mexico in November 2025, resulting in a 8.4% decrease compared to the 351,586 units built in the same month of 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI).
OEMs with production increases in November included Mercedes Benz with an increase of 38.9%

OEMs with manufacturing operations in Mexico exported 279,342 light vehicles in November 2025, a 3.4% decrease compared to the 289,309 units shipped in November 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI).
OEMs with increased exports in November included Ford with a 89.3% increase to

On December 7, it was reported that Stellantis will redefine its industrial footprint in Mexico in 2026 with major new production projects in Saltillo and Toluca.
In Saltillo, the company has started producing the RAM 1500 full-size pickup. Meanwhile, the Toluca plant will manufacture the sixth-generation hybrid Jeep

On December 1, UL Standards & Engagement urged Mexican regulators and industry associations to accelerate the integration of international safety standards for EVs amid the rapid growth of electromobility in the country.
The organization emphasized that, while Mexico sold over 88,000 electric and hybrid vehicles betw

On December 5, Hyundai Motor de México announced a strategic alliance with Banorte bank in Mexico, which will now serve as its main financial partner to operate Hyundai Finance products and services nationwide.
The collaboration aims to expand access to vehicle credit and offer more flexible and personalized financin

On December 5, U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Prime Minister Mark Carney and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum at the draw for the 2026 FIFA World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington. The three later met privately on the sidelines of the event, with no staff in the room, in a meeting that lasted about 4

On December 1, protests resumed in Zacatecas, Aguascalientes, and Jalisco, with farmers blocking highways connecting Zacatecas to Durango, Aguascalientes with Guanajuato, San Luis Potosí, Saltillo, and Guadalajara.
The new wave of demonstrations centers on opposition to the pending reform of the National Water Law, w

On November 28, BMW Group announced that its San Luis Potosí plant in Mexico will begin producing the next-generation BMW iX3, a model based on the company’s advanced Neue Klasse platform.
This milestone marks a major step in BMW’s global electrification strategy and consolidates the Mexican facility as a key hub in

On December 3, Chevrolet announced the start of commercialization of the Express Max EV 2026 van in Mexico.
The model is powered by a 204 hp electric motor delivering 243 lb-ft of torque with FWD. The short version uses a 77-kWh battery with an EPA-estimated range of 277 km, while the long version is equipped with an

On December 2, it was reported that the National Agency of Automotive Sector Suppliers (Anapsa) and the Confederation of National Chambers of Commerce (Concanaco) requested a detailed prior study for each tariff classification affected by Mexico’s proposed reform to the General Import and Export Tariff Law.
The initi

On December 2, Mexico’s Instituto Nacional de Estadistica y Geografia (INEGI) reported sales of 148,361 light vehicles in November, representing an decrease of 0.3% from the 148,864 sales in November 2024.
Nissan sold 26,041 units in November, an increase of 0.6% from the previous year.
General Motors sold 17,611 uni

On November 28, it was reported that Volkswagen de México will suspend production of the Jetta, Taos, and Tiguan at its Puebla plant throughout December.
The production line will suspend operations on a staggered schedule. The Taos line suspension will begin on December 4, when only the first shift will work. By Dece