Mexican auto parts production decreased by August 2025 On November 10, it was reported that the National Auto Parts Industry, INA, recorded a total production value of USD 78.83 billion between January and August 2025, representing a 5.47% decline compared to the same period in 2024. Nevertheless, auto parts production decrease has slowed, with August production reporting USD 10.19 billion, nearly matching last year’s figure. From January to Au...

News  Updated at: 2025/11/14

Nexteer inaugurates technical center in Mexico On October 24, it was reported that Nexteer Automotive México inaugurated a new technical center in Querétaro, focused on the design, validation, and prototyping of automotive systems. The project will generate 400 specialized jobs, strengthen local talent and reinforce the state’s automotive value chain. Company executives Robin Milavec and Juan Farías stated that the investment aligns with the...

News  Updated at: 2025/10/29

LG invests MXN 3.5 billion for new plant in Mexico On September 22, it was reported that LG will invest approximately MXN 3.5 billion in a new plant in Querétaro. The new facility is dedicated to the production of automotive cameras, LEDs, motors, and components. The project will initially create 630 jobs, with the potential to double this figure soon. The South Korean company, which already employs 600 people at its San Juan del Río facility, ...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/23

Michelin starts layoffs at Queretaro plant in Mexico On September 17, it was reported that Michelin has begun layoffs at its Querétaro plant, where operations are scheduled to close by the end of 2025 due to shifts in the passenger car and light truck tire market. The first wave, carried out in early September, affected just over 100 employees, with a second round planned later in the month. According to state labor secretary Liliana San Martín...

News  Updated at: 2025/09/20

VW Truck & Bus inaugurates export center near Resende plant in Brazil On August 21, Volkswagen Caminhões e Ônibus (VWCO) announced that it has inaugurated its new Export Center near the Resende plant in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to strengthen its international operations.Covering over 3,000 square meters, the center streamlines export processes to Argentina, Mexico and South Africa, ensuring traceability and compliance with quality standards. In J...

News  Updated at: 2025/08/23

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

jobs and contribute to the economic development of the border region. Inteva manufactures automotive components such as closure systems, interior systems, and electronics. It operates engineering and manufacturing centers in Asia, Europe, and North America, and recently opened a Technical Center in Queretaro focused on interior trim component engineering. (Nearshorer on July 9, 2025)...

News  Updated at: 2025/07/10

Michelin to close plant in Querétaro, Mexico by end of 2025 On June 9, Michelin México and Central America announced that it will cease operations at its tire manufacturing plant in Querétaro by the end of 2025. The decision follows an operational review that found the facility economically and technologically obsolete, particularly given the market shift toward larger tires for passenger cars and light trucks, the plant cannot manufacture thi...

News  Updated at: 2025/06/11

Traton Group accelerates decarbonization across global operations On May 28, Traton Group announced that it is working to reduce its environmental impact and supports the Paris Agreement goals. Although 97% of its greenhouse gas emissions come from vehicle use, the company is also cutting emissions from its own operations, such as production and R&D, which make up about 1% of total emissions. Currently, 41% of Traton’s energy comes from renewab...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/29

TAJCO to invest MXN 200 million for new manufacturing plant in Mexico On May 27, it was announced that Danish automotive components manufacturer TAJCO will invest over MXN 200 million to establish a new plant in Querétaro, Mexico. The facility will be in the FINSA III Industrial Park and is expected to begin operations in June 2026, creating more than 270 direct jobs for the manufacture of auto parts. The commitment was formalized during an even...

News  Updated at: 2025/05/28

Irizar Mexico workers strike over bonus and profit sharing dispute On April 22, workers at Irizar’s bus manufacturing plant in Querétaro, Mexico, initiated a labor strike demanding payment of a contractual bonus and profit-sharing rights. Approximately 450 to 615 employees participated in the strike, citing the company’s failure to pay the agreed "Bono Irizar" bonus, which was secured in their 2023 collective agreement.  The workers also pr...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/29

Novem Car Interior Design to invest MXN 306 million to expand operations in Mexico On April 1, during the Hannover Messe 2025, German company Novem Car Interior Design announced an investment of MXN 306 million to expand its plant in Querétaro, Mexico, creatin 150 high-skilled jobs. The decision was confirmed during a meeting between Novem executives and a Querétaro delegation led by Marco Antonio Del Prete Tercero, Secretary of Sustainable Dev...

News  Updated at: 2025/04/01

LG Electronics scraps plans to move production from Mexico to the U.S. On March 13, LG Electronics denied any plans to shift its production from Mexico to the United States responding to a White House article published on March 10, reaffirming that Mexico remains a strategic hub for its operations and confirming ongoing investment in its facilities. Currently, the company operates three major plants in the country and employs over 6,700 people. I...

News  Updated at: 2025/03/25

EOI Electronics celebrates ground braking ceremony of new plant in Mexico On February 12, Taiwanese company EOI Electronics held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new plant in Querétaro, Mexico. The investment will total USD 70 million over a period of five to seven years and generate 800 jobs at a 130-hectare industrial and commercial complex by Grupo Frisa in El Marqués locality. The company specializes in the production of LED components and...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/13

Exo-s invests MXN 300 million to expand production in Mexico On February 5, Canadian company Exo-s, specialized in plastic injection, announced the launch of the third expansion phase of its plant in San Juan del Río, Querétaro, with a MXN 300 million investment. This expansion will boost production capacity to meet the growing demand in the automotive sector. The project, starting in February, includes the installation of four new machines to ...

News  Updated at: 2025/02/07

Hyundai trucks and buses introduces Hyundai Xcient truck in Mexico On January 19, Hyundai Camiones y Buses officially introduced the Hyundai Xcient, its new heavy-duty truck, into Mexico’s market, with the first units now assembled at its assembly plant in San Juan del Río, Querétaro. The 2025 Xcient features a Hyundai 12.7-liter engine delivering 540 hp at 1,450 rpm and 2,062 lb-ft of torque at 900-1,400 rpm, compliant with Euro VI emissions...

News  Updated at: 2025/01/21

KIRCHHOFF Automotive supplies various parts for Stellantis, Audi, and Ford models KIRCHHOFF Automotive, on its winter edition issue, announced that it will manufacture a wide range of products for the STLA Large Stellantis platform, including the Jeep Wagoneer S luxury SUV and the Recon, at its Querétaro and Puebla II plant in Mexico. The plant will supply trunk recess, fascia bracket assembly, aluminum brake splash shield, cross car beam and fu...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/24

Airtificial, Spain to build assembly line for electric steering systems in Querétaro plant, Mexico On December 2, Airtificial announced that its Intelligent Robots division signed a contract with a major Tier 1 supplier to design, manufacture, and deliver an assembly and testing line for electric steering systems used in various models by an American EV manufacturer. The production line will be built at Airtificial's Querétaro, México facility...

News  Updated at: 2024/12/04

GLN Moldes expands operations in Mexico On November 14, GLN Moldes announced the expansion of its operations in Querétaro, Mexico, within the Aeropuerto Colón industrial park, thanks to an investment of more than MXN 195 million. With this project, the Portuguese-born company will generate 64 new jobs and create a new division called GLN Advanced Solutions Automotive, which will be dedicated to promoting technological development in the automot...

News  Updated at: 2024/11/15

SEGULA Technologies opens two new offices in Queretaro and Puebla, Mexico On October 14, SEGULA Technologies announced the opening of new offices in Puebla and Queretaro in Mexico. The Puebla office is dedicated to automotive activities (development of product and process engineering solutions, tooling design, computer-aided engineering, etc.).  It will benefit from a strategic location close to the Group’s customers. The Puebla engineering of...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/25