Coahuila exceeds US$1.3 billion in automotive investment

Coahuila ended the second quarter of 2026 as the leading recipient of automotive investment in Mexico, driven by a combination of projects in vehicle manufacturing, auto parts, electromobility, and specialized components. The state attracted US$1.3 billion in direct automotive investment between January and June, equivalent to 34.2% of the national total, cementing its position as the leading destination for productive capital in the industry during the first half of the year.

Coahuila’s leadership stems both from the expansion of established manufacturers and the arrival of new Tier 1 suppliers specializing in components for electrification, steering systems, batteries, and advanced manufacturing, thereby strengthening one of the most important automotive clusters in northern Mexico.

The largest investment during the period came from General Motors, which announced a US$1 billion expansion in Ramos Arizpe to increase production and assembly of the Chevrolet Groove and Aveo vehicles, with a projected capacity of 80,000 units per year between 2027 and 2030. Although the report does not specify job creation or the land area for this project, it alone accounts for nearly 75% of all investment attracted by Coahuila during the semester.

A portfolio of investments was developed around this project to strengthen the automotive supply chain, demonstrating an increasingly integrated supply chain where OEMs, auto parts manufacturers, electronic components, steering systems, batteries, and electrification solutions all converge.