Mexico Attracts US$672.4 Million in 3Q25 Automotive Investment

Mexico recorded US$672.49 million in automotive investment in 3Q25, distributed across 45 confirmed projects in parts and OEM operations. The quarter was characterized by activity in electronics, lighting, electrification components, wiring systems, and precision structures. According to the source document, investments were concentrated in Queretaro, Nuevo Leon, Aguascalientes, Guanajuato, Durango, and San Luis Potosi.

These projects represent the top 10 automotive and OEM investments of 3Q25 by reported capital:

The quarter’s largest project came from LG in Queretaro, which committed US$190.6 million to a plant producing cameras, LEDs, motors, and specialized automotive components. The company said the facility will create 630 jobs and aims “to double the workforce in a subsequent phase.” LG added that the plant will function as a regional center for electronic component production.

Two companies tied for the second-largest investment. Mubea allocated US$60 million for an 18,000-m² plant in Apaseo el Grande, Guanajuato, dedicated to precision steel tubes. The company said the site will employ 150 workers and projected annual output of 36,000 tons for domestic and international automakers.

Xiamen Intretech confirmed an additional US$60 million for an expansion in Apodaca, Nuevo Leon, focused on rearview mirrors, IoT devices, and navigation systems. The company stated that its 44,000-m² facility will generate 2,000 jobs, describing it as “one of the most labor-intensive operational expansions of the year.”

In third place, UTAS-NOVA Automotive Lighting Systems announced US$50.64 million for a 65,000-m² plant in Aguascalientes dedicated to exterior automotive lighting systems. The company reported the creation of 250 jobs and annual production capacity of 6 million lighting units.

The fourth-largest investment came from Kyungshin Cable in Gomez Palacio, Durango, which committed US$50 million to a 33,250-m² plant for battery module assemblies for electric vehicles, adding 1,000 jobs.

In fifth place, Bayon Precision Automotive confirmed US$28 million in San Luis Potosi for aluminum die-casting components for electromobility applications. Sixth place went to Sinbon Electronics, also in San Luis Potosi, which allocated US$27 million for a 15,000-m² plant producing harnesses and connectors, generating 700 jobs.

Ranked seventh, Tenneco expanded its Aguascalientes operations with a US$23.24 million investment that adds 19,235 m² to its valve manufacturing capacity. In eighth place, Hella (Forvia) invested US$15.4 million in Guanajuato to manufacture body control units, electronics, and remote key modules. Ninth, Motherson in Saltillo, Coahuila, confirmed US$15.24 million for expanded production of integrated cabin assemblies, cockpits, and interior modules in a 10,800-m² facility. Tenth, TAFE invested US$15 million in Aguascalientes to establish a 21,800-m² production line for electric tractor assembly, adding 250 jobs.