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

Dongfeng Motor enters Mexican market in partnership with Energon Motors On October 9, it was announced that Energon Motors, in partnership with Sajis Trucks Van & Buses, inaugurated the first Dongfeng truck dealership in Mexico, marking the entry of the Chinese heavy vehicle brand into the market. For this, Energon Motors invested USD 15 million, becoming the official importer of Dongfeng Motor Corporation’s heavy trucks in Mexico, offering hea...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/15

Evergo invests MXN 52 million for new charging stations in Mexico On September 26, it was announced that Evergo will invest MXN 52 million to expand its electric charging network in Mexico. The project integrates the X STOP Travel Center chain into its affiliate program for installing 48 new chargers distributed across 10 charging stations located at X STOP Travel Center stations on highways of 5 states: Jalisco, Querétaro, San Luis Potosí, Gua...

News  Updated at: 2024/10/03

Valeo inaugurates new Mobility Technical Center in Mexico According to Mexico Industry, Valeo will inaugurate its Technical Mobility Center with an investment of USD 165 million over 5 years. This Technical Mobility Center, located in Querétaro, Mexico, will employ up to 500 employees and develop electromobility technology such as, sensor systems, electric motors, and intelligent lighting systems. (Mexico Industry on August 29, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/09/02

LS Cable & System and LS EV Mexico invest USD 100 million for new plants in the country On August 2, it was announced that LS Cable & System and LS EV Mexico celebrated the groundbreaking of two plants in the Mexican state of Querétaro, with an investment of USD 100 million. Both plants will be in the industrial park in the municipality of Corregidora. The first plant will manufacture various types of cables for submarines, automobiles, and fibe...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/07

LS Cable & System starts building EV battery parts plant in Mexico LS Cable & System Ltd. began constructing a new plant in Queretaro, Mexico. The new plant will start mass-producing parts for electric vehicle (EV) batteries, for example, in the latter half of 2025. The company intends to make this Mexican plant and a Polish plant its core battery parts production bases. (Based on several releases on August 4, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/06

TMD Friction to expand operations in Mexico On July 30 it was announced that TMD Friction is seeking to increase its production by 20% through the expansion of its operations in the Mexican state of Querétaro. TMD Friction is dedicated to manufacturing braking solutions for light and heavy vehicles. In the country, they manufacture blocks for CVL (Commercial Vehicle Linings), and CVP (Commercial Vehicle Pads) truck pads. Specifically, its Queré...

News  Updated at: 2024/08/01

Novem, Germany expands its plant in Queretaro, Mexico On July 22, it was announced that Novem will expand its plant located in the Mexican state of Querétaro. A million-dollar investment will generate 180 new jobs. Currently, the plant produces decorative parts for premium automobile interiors such as center consoles, dashboards, and doors for clients such as BMW, GM and Mercedes-Benz, being one of the most important Tier 1 suppliers in the luxu...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/23

DFAC Dongfeng starts operations in Latin America On July 18, it was announced that DFAC Dongfeng had started operations in ten countries across Latin America. The OEM plans to open 35 dealerships in Mexico in 2024, with ten dealerships scheduled to open in July. The OEM is represented in Mexico by Grupo Magna, that also imports the units into the country. Currently the lineup consists of pick-ups, buses, cargo and passenger vans, light and medium...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/19

Siemens inaugurates Kaizen plant in Mexico On July 16, it was announced that Siemens inaugurated operations at its Kaizen plant in the Mexican state of Querétaro thanks to an investment of MXN 940 million. This Siemens plant in the state will be dedicated to the design and manufacturing of power distribution solutions for the automotive, aerospace, and other industries, focusing mainly on the medium and low voltage energy market in Mexico and No...

News  Updated at: 2024/07/17

LS Cable & System to invest USD 100 million for new plant in Mexico On May 21, it was announced that LS Cable & System is planning to open a plant in Queretaro. The company will invest USD 100 million to construct its two plants within the Industrialix Park, generating 500 new jobs. The project is expected to be completed by 2027. (Cluster Industrial on May 21, 2024)...

News  Updated at: 2024/05/23