Volvo Trucks planning to start operation of Nuevo León plant in May 2026 On May 21, it was reported that Volvo Trucks will begin hiring in October 2025 for its new plant in Ciénega de Flores, Nuevo León, which is set to open in May 2026. The facility, confirmed as the group’s largest globally, will produce Volvo Trucks and Mack Trucks. The project represents a total investment of USD 1 billion, with an initial USD 750 million allocated durin...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/24

SEAT launches new Style trim for Leon e-HYBRID On May 14, SEAT introduced a new "Style" trim for the Leon e-HYBRID, offering a balance of efficiency, performance, and affordability. The Leon was SEAT’s first plug-in hybrid and is available in 5-door and Sportstourer versions. The vehicle is built in Barcelona at SEAT’s Martorell plant. It comes with the latest e-HYBRID system which generates output of 150 kW and 350 Nm of torque. It combines ...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/14

Ford to delivers 1,070 Ford E-Transit vans to PepsiCo in Mexico On May 8, Ford de México and PepsiCo announced a major step toward sustainable logistics with the deployment of 1,070 all-electric Ford E-Transit vans for last-mile deliveries, with an investment of over MXN 2.3 billion. The initiative is expected to cut annual CO2 emissions by 3,900 tons. The E-Transit, Ford’s electric commercial vehicle, features a 198-kWh motor delivering 266 h...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/10

ATECS to install new plant in León, Mexico On May 8, it was announced that Japanese company ATECS will invest USD 11 million to establish a new plant in León, Guanajuato, beginning in 2026, creating 130 direct jobs. ATECS specializes in the design and manufacturing of high-precision plastic components through vertical electric injection molding machines, specifically using advanced engineering plastics and metal-insert molding. These machines f...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/10

Spanish automotive factories resume production after nationwide power outage disruption On April 29, multiple sources reported that Spanish car factories have mostly resumed operations after a major power outage forced many to halt production. The outage began in the afternoon on April 28, 2025, and affected Renault in Valladolid, Seat in Martorell and Zona Franca (Ebro), and Volkswagen in Navarra. Power is back, but some sites are still dealing ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/30

Hyundai confirms Tucson production to continue in Mexico On April 25, multiple U.S. and Korean media reported that Hyundai Motor reaffirmed its commitment to a flexible global production strategy and confirmed the continued production of the Tucson compact SUV in Mexico. According to Korean media reports, the Tucson model, currently produced at Kia’s plant in Pesquería, Nuevo León for the U.S. market, will be manufactured at Hyundai Motor Man...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/28

Seojin Mobility inaugurates USD 160 million plant in Escobedo, Mexico On April 14, Seojin Mobility inaugurated the first phase of its plant in Escobedo, Nuevo León, with an investment of USD 160 million, creating and 300 new jobs. The plant will produce key components for electric motors, reinforcing collaboration with already established OEMs in the state. The second phase of the facility will be completed in 2028 with an additional investment ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/16

KIA begins K4 Hatchback production at Pesquería plant in Mexico On April 8, it was announced that KIA started production of the all-new 2026 KIA K4 Hatchback at its Pesquería plant in Nuevo León. The model, which is part of a comprehensive update to KIA’s Mexican lineup, replacing the KIA Río with the K3 and the KIA Forte with the K4, was introduced with the assembly of the first six units at the end of March 2025, according to INEGI data. ...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/10

Volvo increases investment to USD 1 billion for new plant in Mexico On April 3, Volvo Trucks confirmed a USD 1 billion investment to build a new plant in Ciénega de Flores, Nuevo León, following a meeting between Governor Samuel García and company executives in Gothenburg, Sweden. Initially announced in 2024 with a USD 750 million investment, the project has now been expanded. The facility will produce heavy-duty vehicles under the Volvo Truck...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/05

Rhenus Automotive to invest USD 50 million to install plant in Nuevo León, Mexico On April 1, Nuevo León Governor Samuel García announced a new USD 50 million investment from Rhenus Automotive to build a plant in Nuevo León. Rhenus, a key logistics and production supplier for Volvo, will strengthen the state’s growing automotive sector. The governor highlighted the positive outcomes of the trip so far, which includes meetings with major com...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/01

AGP Glasses closes plant in Mexico On March 19, AGP Glass announced the closure of its Santa Catarina, Nuevo León plant, just over a year after beginning operations. The decision is linked to Tesla’s pause on its Gigafactory project in the region and Ford’s cancellation of electric truck production in Cuautitlán, Mexico. AGP Glass had invested USD 800 million in a 100,000-square-meter facility, expecting to supply Tesla, a key customer. How...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/21

INA forecasts Mexican auto parts production of USD 124 billion for 2025 On March 11, the National Auto Parts Industry (INA) in Mexico announced that automotive parts production in 2024 reached USD 121.7 billion, reflecting a 1.2% increase from the previous year. If this trend continues, production is expected to reach USD 124 billion in 2025. In 2024, foreign direct investment (FDI) in the sector totaled USD 2.47 billion, marking a 21.5% rise com...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/15

Pasubio inaugurates new plant in Mexico On March 3, it was announced that Pasubio inaugurated a new plant in Guanajuato, México, thanks to a USD 16 million investment. The plant, dedicated in cutting leather for seats, headrests and door panels, will generate 540 jobs and is located in PILBA industrial park, in León, Guanajuato. The Italian company is a leader in the production of premium leather for the manufacture of automotive interiors, and...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/05

Hermann Ultrasonics inaugurates new plant in Mexico On February 28, Hermann Ultrasonics, a German-designed leader in ultrasonic technology, announced the opening of its new Technology and Laboratory Center in Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico. The 150-square-meter facility will feature advanced HiQ series ultrasonic welding machines, combining efficiency and design flexibility. It will also provide practical training to enhance production processes ...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/05

BYD and state government ministry in Mexico sign MoU to boost electromobility On February 25, it was announced that Nuevo León’s state Ministry of Economy and BYD signed a memorandum of understanding to facilitate access to electric and hybrid vehicles for drivers using ride-hailing platforms such as Uber and Didi. Through this agreement, operators will have the opportunity to acquire vehicles like the BYD Dolphin Mini EV and BYD King DM-I, co...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/28

Hyundai Wia Corporation planning HEV engines production in Mexico by 2026 According to Mexico Industry, Hyundai Wia Corporation revealed plans to begin producing hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) engines in Mexico by 2026 to support the increasing demand from Hyundai Motor Group (HMG) operations in North America. The production facility, located in Nuevo León, near Monterrey, will expand its capacity to 200,000 engines annually. This decision comes ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/18

Electrified vehicles sales increase 70.2% in 2024 in Mexico The Mexican market for hybrid and electric vehicles demonstrated significant growth in 2024, with sales reaching 108,943 units from January to November, a 70.2% increase compared to the same period in 2023, according to INEGI. November alone saw a 41.1% rise, with 12,147 units sold, making up 8.2% of total vehicle sales that month. Hybrid vehicle led the segment with 79% of sales, follow...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/04

Doowon inaugurates new facility in Mexico On December 5, it was announced that Doowon Refrigeration, a global leader in automotive cooling systems, inaugurated its first plant in Mexico, located in Apodaca, Nuevo León thanks to an initial investment of USD 18 million. The plant is expected to create 100 direct jobs and will produce advanced automotive components such as air intake systems, engine air filters, and air conditioning hoses and tubes...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/06

Rheinmetall installs heating system at St. Leon-Rot site, saving 800 tons of CO2 annually Rheinmetall AG (Rheinmetall)’s subsidiary, KS Gleitlager GmbH, has officially inaugurated a district heating and local heating system at its site in St. Leon-Rot, Germany, on November 28, 2024. The system will help the company reduce its CO2 emissions by up to 800 tons per year in the future, contributing to the group's sustainability goal of becoming CO...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/02

hances visibility during lane changes by syncing with turn signals. Additional features include Coming/Leaving Home animations, Orientation Light to aid navigation on narrow roads, and a Hazard Warning for icy conditions at speeds over 65 km/h. These technologies will soon be available in the Cupra Leon and Formentor models as well. Based on SEAT press release...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/29