Volkswagen Puebla Plant Undergoes 4-Week Technical Shutdown

As Presidential candidate Claudia Sheinbaum vows to uphold the “chocolate” car decree in Mexico, Guanajuato takes the lead in light vehicle production in Q1. Meanwhile, Volvo unveils plans for a new truck production plant in Mexico, and Volkswagen initiates a four-week technical shutdown at its Puebla plant.

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Guanajuato Leads Mexico in Q1 Light Vehicle Production

Guanajuato maintains its position as Mexico's leading producer of light vehicles in the first quarter of the year, according to recent production data compiled by INEGI and analyzed by Directorio Automotriz for the first quarter of 2024.

Volvo Announces Mexico Truck Plant, Ready by 2026

Volvo Group, a leading truck manufacturer, has unveiled plans to build a new heavy truck plant in Mexico to strengthen the company's production capacity in North America, particularly in the United States and Canada. The plant is scheduled to commence operations in 2026.

UTAS-NOVA to Invest MXN$600 Million in Aguascalientes Plant

UTAS-NOVA Automotive Lighting Systems Mexico, a Chinese provider of automotive lighting components, announced an investment of MXN$600 million (US$36.5 million) to establish a plant in Aguascalientes. This investment is expected to create 220 direct jobs in the region.

Sheinbaum Pledges 'Chocolate' Car Decree Continuation

Claudia Sheinbaum, the presidential candidate for Morena, reiterated her commitment to continuing the decree for the regularization of "chocolate" cars during her potential presidency in Mexico. She made this statement during a media briefing in Baja California's capital.

The Future of Mobility: Heavy Duty Vehicles Move More With Less

There are a little more than 750,000 HDVs registered with federal plates, but in Mexico, each of the 32 federal entities  can register vehicles, so we estimate that there is at least the same number of HDVs in the states than under the Infrastructure, Communications and Transport Secretary jurisdiction. We think that there’s around 1.5 and 2 million HDVs circulating in our country

Tesla Cuts Over 10% of Staff Amid EV Slowdown

Tesla has announced a reduction in its global workforce, affecting over 10% of its employees, which amounts to approximately 14,000 individuals out of its 140,000-strong workforce. CEO Elon Musk provided insight into the reasoning behind this decision, citing the need to streamline operations and reduce costs in response to challenging market conditions.

Volkswagen Mexico Begins 4-Week Plant Shutdown in Puebla

Volkswagen Mexico has initiated a technical shutdown at its automotive plant in Puebla, affecting over a thousand workers. The shutdown, spanning four weeks, will impact segment 2 of the plant, where the Tiguan model is produced. 

EU Prepares Stricter Cybersecurity Rules for Automakers

The Europe Union is gearing up for stricter cybersecurity regulations set to come into force this summer, prompting adjustments in the portfolios of several automotive manufacturers to meet the rigorous electronic safety standards.