model’s range reaches up to 943 km (Under NEDC conditions) and a maximum of 83 km pure electric range for daily commutes (Under WLTP conditions).  Following its debut in Australia, the Geely EX5 EM-i will soon expand its footprint worldwide, with launches planned in Poland, Indonesia, Thailand, Mexico, and other strategic markets soon. It also uses the model name of Starray EM-i in some regions. Based on Geely Auto press release ...

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Kia reveals K4 hatchback in Europe On September 17, Kia revealed the K4 in Europe. The hatchback features generous interior space, premium features, and advanced technologies. The K4 will be built at Kia’s new plant in Mexico and is set to arrive in UK showrooms in late 2025. The vehicle measures 4,440 mm in length and 1,850 mm in width. The powertrain range begins with a 1.0-litre T-GDi gasoline engine (115 PS) paired with a six-speed manual ...

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Indonesia seeks CPTPP access amid Mexico’s car tariff hike Reported on September 11, 2025, Mexico will raise import tariffs on cars from China and several other Asian countries as part of a broader policy aimed at protecting jobs. The measure covers sectors including automotive, steel, toys, and textiles. Indonesia’s car export quota to Mexico is currently limited to around 70,000 units, despite having the capacity to export over 400,000 unit...

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Steelform begins construction of new plant in Mexico On September 11, it was reported that Steelform, a Swiss-American automotive supplier formed from the merger of Steel Warehouse and Forming AG, began construction of a new plant in Pesquería, Nuevo León, Mexico. The project represents a USD 60 million investment and is expected to generate more than 100 formal jobs. State officials emphasized that Steelform’s arrival strengthens the automot...

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Mubea and Hella expand operations in Mexico On September 11, it was reported that Mubea and Hella expanded their operations in Guanajuato with new investments. Mubea inaugurated a USD 60 million plant dedicated to precision steel tubes, creating 200 jobs, and reinforcing its supply to GM, Stellantis, Ford, and Tesla. Meanwhile, Hella invested USD 15.4 million in Apaseo el Grande for a new facility producing body control units, electronic power st...

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Motherson Group inaugurates new plant in Mexico On September 15, Motherson Group announced the inauguration of a new Motherson SAS facility in Saltillo, Mexico. Dedicated to the production of dashboards for transport equipment, the 10,800-square-meter plant is now operational. This is the company’s 27th site worldwide within its Integrated Assemblies division, designed to meet high standards of efficiency and innovation, reinforcing Motherson...

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Mexican heavy trucks sales down 59.8%, production down 62.4%, exports down 59.4% in August 2025 On September 9, it was reported that Mexico’s heavy vehicle industry continues to face sharp declines due to tariff uncertainty and trade volatility. According to ANPACT, wholesale sales in August totaled 2,541 units, a 59.8% drop year-on-year, while cumulative sales from January to August fell 51.3%. Production dropped 62.4% in August and 31.6% year...

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Mexico to raise up to 50% tariffs on imports from Asian countries On September 10, it was reported that Mexico’s government will raise tariffs on imports from Asian countries, including an increase of up to 50% on automobiles from China and other nations without trade agreements. The reform also covers textiles, steel, motorcycles, and toys, impacting USD 52 billion in imports and aiming to safeguard 325,000 industrial jobs. Previously, Chinese...

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VW announces 22% energy consumption reduction at Mexican plants On September 1, it was reported that Volkswagen de Mexico achieved 93.6% usage of renewable energy across its Puebla and Silao plants while reducing energy consumption per unit by 22% through digitalization. The automaker highlighted that these results reflect not only technical improvements but also a transformation in production planning, execution, and evaluation supported by sma...

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ber 19, 2025, and the cases will be set for argument in the first week of the November 2025. The case involves two sets of import taxes, both of which Trump justified by declaring a national emergency: the tariffs first announced in April and the ones from February on imports from Canada, China and Mexico. It does not include his levies on foreign steel, aluminum and autos, or the tariffs Trump imposed on China in his first term that were kept by...

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Stellantis CEO Filosa says company approaching final tariff scenario with U.S. administration On September 11, Stellantis CEO Antonio Filosa said the company, which has a large manufacturing footprint in the U.S., Mexico and Canada, is holding a “very productive exchange of ideas” with President Trump’s administration, and that a final scenario with U.S. tariffs was getting clearer. While Filosa said the tariff environment was not yet 100% ...

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GM announces arrival of 2026 LYRIQ-V Cadillac in Mexico On September 9, Cadillac announced the arrival of the 2026 LYRIQ-V in Mexico, the brand’s first fully electric SUV to carry the V-Series badge. Built at GM’s Spring Hill Assembly Plant in Tennessee, the vehicle is equipped with dual-motor all-wheel drive producing an estimated 615 hp and 650 lb-ft of torque. With the selectable Velocity Max mode, it accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.3 ...

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Kia K4 achieves 5 stars at Latin NCAP On September 5, Kia announced that the new K4 sedan and hatchback, produced in Mexico, achieved a five-star safety rating from Latin NCAP, the highest classification granted by the program. The K4 scored 91.87% for adult occupants, 90.38% for child occupants, 77.10% for pedestrian and vulnerable road user protection, and 84.30% for safety assistance. Its structure demonstrated strong performance in frontal an...

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Mexican auto exports up 1.4% in August 2025 OEMs with manufacturing operations in Mexico exported 296,796 light vehicles in August 2025, a 1.4% increase compared to the 292,670 units shipped in August 2024, according to the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (INEGI). OEMs with increased exports in August included BMW Group with a 34.9% increase to 7,989 units; Nissan with a 34.4% increase to 37,549 units; Chrysler with a 28.6% increas...

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Mexican auto production decreased 0.8% in August 2025 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 units; JAC with an increase of 27.9% to 2,191 units; GM with an increase of 8.6%...

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AH MANF inaugurates new USD 10 million facility in Mexico On September 4, it was reported that AH MANF, a 100% Mexican company specializing in plasma cutting, laser cutting, and metal bending, inaugurated its new facility in the La Aurora Industrial Park, Coahuila, with an investment of USD 10 million. The project is expected to generate around 250 direct jobs in the region’s metal-mechanical and manufacturing industries. The company mainly sup...

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ited States.  Europe, which accounts for 40% of total sales, will see a new branch office in Bucharest, the capital of Romania. The new branch will oversee distribution in nine countries, including Serbia, Bulgaria, and Kosovo. The company will also expand in Latin America with a new subsidiary in Mexico, which will serve as the hub of an independent business unit, shifting from oversight under U.S. operations.  From Mexico, NEXEN TIRE plans to...

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ain. Establishing the supply chain, which is not dependent on China, reportedly allowed the company to win such a large-scale order. Regarding the drive motor core production, the Posco Group has a plan to establish a structure to produce 7 million units annually, including 2.5 million units at its Mexico Plant and 1.2 million units in Poland, by 2030. (Based on several releases dated September 2, 2025)...

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U.S. President Donald Trump signs presidential order to implement Japan-US tariff agreement The U.S. President Donald Trump has signed a presidential order to implement the Japan-US agreement based on their tariff negotiations. This acknowledgment gave a sense of relief to the automotive parts industry. However, there remain uncertain factors such as the treatment of the U.S.–Mexico–Canada agreement (USMCA), and there will still be concerning...

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ined and could change. The draft revenue plan is scheduled for submission to Congress on September 8, where the ruling party holds a supermajority, making approval likely. The initiative reflects both protectionist concerns and pressure from Washington, as the U.S. accuses Chinese goods of entering Mexico and then moving northward. Mexico has already discussed the concept of a “North America Fortress” to strengthen regional manufacturing and ...

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