VW Mexico and SITIAVW start wage negotiations week before potential strike On August 11, it was reported that wage negotiations between the Independent Union of Volkswagen Mexico Automotive Industry Workers (SITIAVW) and Volkswagen Mexico began just one week before the August 18 deadline for a potential strike at the Puebla plant. The union submitted its request on July 18 for a 14% salary increase, but formal talks only started on August 11, fol...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/14

y, Toyoda Gosei is aiming to maximize the effect of integration in the Safety Systems business, which deals with airbags and other products, and make the Functional Components business grow further. Toyoda Gosei will also strengthen its production and supply system globally. In Thailand, India, and Mexico, both companies’ plants are near to each other. By eliminating such duplicate functions, Toyoda Gosei will establish an efficient production ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/13

Mitsubishi Mexico sales increase 26% in July 2025 On August 7, it was reported that Mitsubishi Motors de México achieved strong sales growth in July, driven by its operational efficiency strategy aimed at sustainable expansion. The company sold 2,298 units during the month, a 26% increase compared to July 2024, contrasting with the national automotive market’s 0.6% decline, according to AMDA data. In the first four months of the 2025 fiscal ye...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/12

Mexican heavy vehicle sales drop 60.1% in July On August 11, it was reported that Mexico’s heavy vehicle industry faced a challenging and volatile first half of 2025, with the National Association of Bus, Truck, and Tractor Producers (ANPACT) calling for urgent measures to boost competitiveness and strengthen the domestic market. In July 2025, wholesale sales dropped 60.1% year-over-year to 2,175 units, with cumulative sales from January to Jul...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/12

Mexican auto parts production reaches USD 10.23 billion in May 2025 On August 7, it was reported that Mexico’s auto parts production reached a value of USD 10.23 billion in May 2025, representing a 5.05% increase over April, driven by higher vehicle production and sales in the U.S. Cumulative production from January to May totaled USD 48.45 billion. While the period still reflects an 8.63% year-over-year decline, the rebound highlights the sect...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/12

Julong Science & Technology opens new plant in Mexico On August 8, it was reported that Nanjing Julong Science & Technology Co., a Chinese specialist in modified engineering plastics, inaugurated its first plant outside China in Ramos Arizpe, Mexico. The plant, located in the VYNMSA Industrial Park Sector II, is a 4,540 square-meter facility strategically positioned near Stellantis and General Motors plants and features advanced extrusion technol...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/12

Mexican auto production increase 2.4% in July 2025 OEMs built 309,453 light vehicles in Mexico in July 2025, resulting in a 2.4% increase compared to the 302,309 units built in the same month of 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with production increases in July included Chrysler with an increase of 42.0% to 38,821 units, JAC with an increase of 30.2% to 2,701 units, Toyota with an increase of 13....

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

Mexican auto exports up 7.9% in July 2025 OEMs with manufacturing operations in Mexico exported 289,598 light vehicles in July 2025, a 7.9% increase compared to the 268,297 units shipped in July 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with increased exports in July included VW with a 30.6% increase to 30,682 units, Chrysler with a 24.3% increase to 32,479 units, GM with a 22.0% increase to 69,707 units,...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/08

Kyungshin Cable de México inaugurates USD 50 million expansion On August 4, it was reported that Kyungshin Cable de México inaugurated the expansion of its manufacturing operations in Gómez Palacio, Mexico, thanks to a USD 50 million investment. The new facility, Kyungshin Cable Gómez Palacio II, created 1,000 direct jobs and will focus on producing battery module assemblies (BMA) for Ford electric vehicles. So far, 56% of the planned investm...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/07

Audi Mexico introduces A5 Sedan to replace A4 On August 1, Audi México announced the launch of the all-new Audi A5 Sedan, which replaces the long-standing A4 after three decades of global presence. Built on the new Premium Platform Combustion (PPC) with E3 1.2 architecture, the A5 Sedan incorporates five high-performance computers (HPCs) that manage all systems, including powertrain, connectivity, and driver assistance. Two 2.0 TFSI engine optio...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/07

Tokaikogyo inaugurates new production line in Mexico On August 6, it was reported that Tokaikogyo Mexico inaugurated a new production line at its plant in Aguascalientes, following a MXN 100 million investment announced during a June trade mission to Japan.   The expansion will increase the facility’s installed capacity by 30%. The commemorative plaque unveiling ceremony was led by Governor Tere Jiménez, along with local economic development ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/07

Nemak may close aluminum monoblocks plant in Mexico On August 4, it was reported that Nemak’s Monclova plant in Coahuila may close permanently by August 20, following months of halted production and significant workforce reductions. The facility, which previously employed over 1,200 workers manufacturing aluminum monoblocks for the automotive industry, has been operating with less than 50 employees focused on maintenance tasks. Production repor...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/07

Exemption protects Canadian, Mexican suppliers amid tariff spikes Despite President Trump’s recent move to impose a 35% tariff on Canadian goods, most exports from Canada and Mexico remain unaffected due to the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). Nearly 90% of Canadian exports and over 84% of Mexican exports to the U.S. continue to enter duty-free, shielding key suppliers in sectors like automotive, energy, and raw materials. Industr...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/07

an same month last year. For the currently accumulated months of 2025, Brazil received 65.2% of Argentina’s exports, Central American countries received 12.9%, Peru received 6.1%, Chile received 5.1%, Colombia received 4.4%, Paraguay received 2.0%, Venezuela received 1.5%, Uruguay received 1.0%, Mexico received 0.8%, and Ecuador received 0.5%. (ADEFA release on August 5, 2025) ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/06

Mexican vehicle sales down 0.6% in July 2025 On August 4, Mexico’s Instituto Nacional de Estadistica y Geografia (INEGI) reported sales of 124,482 light vehicles in July, representing an decrease of 0.6% from the 125,260 sales in July 2024. Nissan sold 23,614 units in July, an increase of 13.3% from the previous year. Overall Volkswagen Group sales of 13,902 units in July decreased 5.9% from the same month in 2024. General Motors sold 15,919 un...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

GreenPower receives USD 5 million contract for EV school bus pilot New Mexico On August 4, GreenPower Motor Company Inc. announced it has signed a contract with the state of New Mexico to implement an all-electric school bus pilot project. The contract is the result of an award made by the state under an RFP published in May. The two-year pilot project will deploy three GreenPower Type A all-electric, purpose-built, zero-emission Nano BEAST Acces...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/05

utive months. Among European brands, VW rose 6.2%, BMW 7.1%, while Mercedes-Benz fell 14.7%, Audi 19.8%, and Volvo 18.9%. *Seasonally adjusted at annual rates (SAAR) Data for July will be updated as soon as it is published. See U.S. inventory information at the end of JuneSee OEM plant locations in Mexico and Canada...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/04

ns with countertariffs on U.S. exports to Canada, so that in response “President Trump has found it necessary to increase the tariff on Canada from 25% to 35% to effectively address the existing emergency.”  The order, effective August 1, continues to exempt goods included in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, leaving little changed for automotive imports, which is the bulk of cross-border trade covered by the USMCA agreement. Other ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/02

Daimler Truck announces labor cuts in Saltillo, Mexico as market slumps On August 1, Daimler Truck announced a workforce reduction at its Saltillo, Coahuila, plant, which will involve the dismissal of 500 workers, in response to a significant drop in production levels and the current international market situation. Although the notice to unionized workers did not specify figures, the Coahuila government confirmed the magnitude of the cuts.  The ...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/02

Trump extends Mexico’s current tariff rates for 90 days On July 31, U.S. President Trump said he extended Mexico’s current tariff rates for 90 days to allow more time for trade negotiations with its southern neighbor. Trump had threatened to impose 30% tariffs on Mexico’s exports starting on August 1, saying President Claudia Sheinbaum’s government hadn’t done enough to help secure their shared border. “The complexities of a Deal with...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/01