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VW Cuts Shift at Puebla Plant Amid Regional Headwinds
By Óscar Goytia - Mon, 08/31/2026 - 12:10
Volkswagen cuts a production shift at its Puebla plant, impacting up to 1,350 workers amid falling exports and North American market headwinds.
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US Tariff Threats and VW Layoffs Hit Sector: Week in Automotive
By Óscar Goytia - Thu, 08/27/2026 - 16:37
Global trade uncertainty grows with US tariff threats on Canada and VW cuts, while Mexico's EV market shifts. This is the week in automotive.
GM Extends China Partnership With SAIC Motor to 2046
By Teresa De Alba - Wed, 08/05/2026 - 12:47
GM extended its SAIC Motor joint venture for 20 years as it restructures China operations and global production
Mexico Posts Record US$389.7 Billion in Exports in 1H26
By MBN Staff - Tue, 07/28/2026 - 10:45
Mexico’s exports hit a record US$389.7 billion in 1H26, driven by manufacturing growth and strong demand from the United States.
Giant Motors Preps LatAm Exports Following Plant Expansion
By Óscar Goytia - Thu, 07/16/2026 - 14:53
Giant Motors Latinoamerica expands its Mexico plant to export JAC vehicles to Latin America and launches the new JAC 4 SUV
Audi México Secures 19.5% Wage Increase With Union Deal
By Óscar Goytia - Mon, 06/22/2026 - 16:09
Audi México secured a 19.5% wage and benefits increase under a 2026 pre-agreement with union SITAUDI.
Mexico Auto Parts Exports Drive US$9.9 Billion Trade Surplus
By Teresa De Alba - Wed, 06/10/2026 - 15:50
Mexico's auto parts sector grew 9.5% to a record US$31.1 billion in 1Q26, with a US$9.9 billion trade surplus
OECD Cuts Mexico Growth Forecast, Urges Reforms
By Duncan Randall - Thu, 06/04/2026 - 18:59
The OECD urged fiscal and regulatory reforms after lowering Mexico’s 2026 economic growth forecast to 0.8%.
Mexico Wage Pressure Rises as EU Cuts EV Tariffs
By Óscar Goytia - Thu, 05/28/2026 - 11:32
UAW pushed for higher Mexico wages as EU-Mexico EV tariff cuts contrasted with supplier liquidity strains.
Kia to Invest US$600 Million in Nuevo Leon Expansion, EV Push
By José Escobedo - Thu, 04/09/2026 - 13:29
The investment will generate at least 300 direct jobs and strengthen Mexico’s role in global automotive manufacturing and EV production.
Guanajuato Secures 49 Investment Projects Worth US$3.7 Billion
By José Escobedo - Thu, 04/09/2026 - 12:28
The investments are part of a broader strategy to strengthen competitiveness, expand the productive base and promote regional development.