to the workers of Brampton,” Carney said. “Today’s decision is a direct consequence of current U.S. tariffs and potential future U.S. trade actions. Until a more certain trade environment for the North American auto sector is established through the upcoming review of the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, decisions on new investments in the auto sector will continue to be affected.” (CBC/Radio Canada and other sources on October 14, ...

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Shanghai Yongmaotai Automotive Technology to invest USD 62 million for new plant in Mexico On October 13, Shanghai Yongmaotai Automotive Technology Co., Ltd. announced plans to invest about USD 62 million in the construction of an intelligent auto parts manufacturing base in Coahuila, Mexico. The facility is expected to have an annual capacity of 25 million lightweight automotive components, including turbocharger housings. Construction will take...

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Judd Wire Inc inaugurates production line in Mexico On October 14, Judd Wire, Inc., part of the Sumitomo Electric Group, inaugurated a new production line at the Vesta Industrial Park in Aguascalientes, Mexico. The project required an investment of USD 32 million, marking the beginning of the company’s second operational phase in Mexico, creating over 40 specialized jobs and increase the production of high-technology cables for vehicles, suppor...

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Hyundai Mobis invests USD 28.6 million for expansion in Mexico On October 13, it was reported that Hyundai Mobis inaugurated the expansion of its EV battery manufacturing plant in Pesquería, Mexico thanks to an investment of USD 28.6 million. The project will create over 200 direct jobs and drive regional economic growth and technological specialization.  This milestone marks the establishment of the state’s first EV battery plant and strengt...

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Hyundai launches 2026 Mighty QT500 in Mexico On October 3, 2025, it was reported that Hyundai Trucks and Buses unveiled the Hyundai 2026 Mighty QT500 in Mexico, a light-duty truck developed for urban and last-mile transport operations. The QT500 measures 5.93 m in length, 2.25 m in height, and 2.02 m in width, with a 3.3 m wheelbase. It is powered by a 2.8-liter Cummins F2.8 Euro VI engine producing 150 hp and 289 lb-ft of torque with Euro VI emi...

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Yazaki suspends operations at Leon plant in Mexico On October 10, it was reported that Japanese automotive supplier Yazaki temporarily suspended operations at its León plant after detecting a geological fault beneath the facility. The preventive measure aims to protect the safety of over two thousand employees working at the site located along the León-San Francisco del Rincón highway. The company confirmed that it will maintain its logistics ...

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CW Bearing USA completes Phase 2 expansion in Mexico On October 10, CW Bearing USA announced the completion of Phase 2 of its manufacturing and technology center expansion in Apaseo El Grande, Guanajuato. The company, which doubled the plant’s size from 5,100 to 10,200 square meters in 2022, spent the past three years installing machinery, optimizing processes, and launching new production lines to support long-term growth. The expanded facilit...

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converted for flex-fuel. However, the company’s national flex hybrid engine will only begin production in 2031 at its São Carlos facility, about four years after the debut of the first locally built electrified models. Until its local production begins, VW plans to import hybrid powertrains from Mexico. The São Carlos plant, which currently produces over 600,000 engines annually, will gradually transition to hybrid assembly as part of a moder...

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Nissan ends pickup truck manufacturing in Argentina On October 9, it was reported that Nissan ended pickup truck production at its Santa Isabel plant in Córdoba, Argentina. This end of production marks the final day of manufacturing for the Nissan Frontier and Renault Alaskan in the country. The Frontier will now be imported from Mexico, while the Alaskan will not have an immediate replacement. Nissan Argentina confirmed the decision as part of ...

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mera lane data may become unsynchronized, resulting in the display showing a half-green, full-green, or black screen instead of the rearview image during a backing event. The affected Receiver Assembly, Radio & Navigation Component: Multimedia Display was supplied by Panasonic Automotive Systems De Mexico. Owners will be notified and dealers will update the multimedia display software, free of charge. (NHTSA release on October 6, 2025) (NHTSA rel...

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arch 31, 2025, to the Kanto Local Finance Bureau on October 8. The company narrowly avoided the likely outcome of being delisted. Kasai Kogyo was granted an extension of the filing deadline for its annual securities report from June 30 to September 26 due to an accounting error at its subsidiary in Mexico. However, it failed to submit it by the extended deadline, and therefore, the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE) designated the company’s stocks as S...

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Mexican auto exports down 0.3% in September 2025 OEMs with manufacturing operations in Mexico exported 314,656 light vehicles in September 2025, a 0.3% decrease compared to the 315,706 units shipped in September 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with increased exports in September included Chrysler with a 34.1% increase to 39,957 units; Mercedes Benz with a 11.7% increase to 6,452 units; Toyota wi...

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Mexican auto production decreases 6.1% in September 2025 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 32.6% to 4,768 units; BMW Group with an increase of 15.5% to 10,075 units; Nis...

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tariffs if imports are deemed a threat to national security. Ford applauded the announcement, while Stellantis stressed that Mexican-built vehicles comply with current trade rules, and therefore should not be penalized: “It is likely that these Canadian and Mexican vehicles meet the United States-Mexico-Canada agreement (USMCA)”, the company stated. However, Trump appears to be using Section 232 as an alternative mechanism to the USMCA to imp...

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than the same month last year. For the cumulative total through 2025, Brazil received 67.2% of Argentina’s exports, Central American countries received 12.0%, Peru received 5.5%, Chile received 5.1%, Colombia received 4.3%, Paraguay received 1.9%, Venezuela received 1.2%, Uruguay received 0.9%, Mexico received 0.9%, and Ecuador received 0.5%. (ADEFA release on October 6, 2025)...

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ove Stellantis’ plants in the country. The investment highlights the efforts of new CEO Antonio Filosa, who was appointed in May, in shifting the automaker’s global development strategy. Stellantis had previously focused its production and engineering investments in lower-cost countries such as Mexico, while also investing heavily in Europe. (Detroit News release on October 5, 2025)...

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bal market share by 2030. The drive motor cores incorporate their non-oriented electrical steel sheets (Hyper NO) and proprietary EMFree technology. Overall, POSCO INTERNATIONAL will establish a production system of 7.5 million units annually by 2030, with 2.5 million units in Korea, 3.5 million in Mexico, 1.2 million in Poland, and 300,000 in India. The Poland plant will initially supply 1.68 million units for Hyundai-Kia’s European EV product...

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Yamaguchi MFG Mexico inaugurates new plant in Mexico On October 3, it was reported that Japanese company Yamaguchi MFG México inaugurated a new plant in Villa de Pozos, San Luis Potosí, with an investment exceeding 250 million pesos. With a focus on quality and advanced manufacturing processes, the plant is expected to create 100 direct jobs and strengthens the local automotive industry. (Mexico Industry on October 3, 2025)...

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Chery Motor presents Jaecoo 5 and Tiggo 8 PHEV CSH models to media in Mexico On October 2, it was reported that Chirey Motor México, locally know as Chirey, presented to the media a preview of its upcoming models in the country: The Jaecoo 5 and the Tiggo 8 PHEV CSH. The JAECOO 5, branded as a “Pet SUV,” features a 1.5-liter turbo engine paired with a CVT delivering 145 hp, FWD and three driving modes. Its design includes LED lighting, 18-in...

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nd to 1.6 million units, creating approximately 350 new jobs. Manaus plant currently produces 19 models ranging from 110cc to 1,100cc with an annual production capacity of 1.4 million units. In addition to the Brazilian market, HDA exports to 17 countries including the United States, Australia, and Mexico, with cumulative production exceeding 31 million units to date. Honda press release...

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