Monex forecasts 1.7% growth in the Mexican economy by 2019
Financial Group Monex estimated that, during 2019, the Mexican economy will grow 1.7%, an average lower than the advance of…
Report: BMW is already considering its Mexican plant to build a second model
An unexpected popularity of the BMW 2 Series Coupe in the U.S. market has led officials of the German premium…
Germany-based HBPO opens plant in Aguascalientes to support Mercedes-Benz
HBPO, a Germany-based supplier of modular front-end systems, has opened a new facility in Aguascalientes, Mexico, to support nearby Mercedes-Benz…
Ford dealers get a glimpse of new electric vehicle, small crossover
Back in October, Ford top officials held a meeting with some 4,000 auto dealers from around the U.S. to let…
At Aptiv, a Mexican engineer leads the quest for green sustainability
Nancy J. Gonzalez/MexicoNow Being green now has a value added: more clients. Manufacturing companies with global operations are creating new…
Wind blades manufacturer TPI returns to profit ground after loss in second quarter
TPI Composites, an Arizona-based manufacturer of wind blades for the renewable energy industry, returned to profit ground by posting net…
Border Leaders Are Cautiously Optimistic About New Trade Deal
By Nancy J. Gonzalez Business continues as usual at the U.S.-Mexico border, but the new free trade agreement reached between…
Sumitomo Wiring Systems to build US$ 30 million plant in Durango, state gov’t says
Sumitomo Wiring Systems (SWS), a subsidiary of Japanese multi-sector giant Sumitomo Group, plans to invest up to US$ 30 million…
Aptiv third-quarter net income down 25% despite revenue hike of 20% in North America
Aptiv PLC reported third quarter 2018 net income from continuing operations of US$ 222 million, 25.2% down from earnings of…
Ford recalls some 215 Ford Fusion and Lincoln MKZ 2010 model year over faulty airbag modules
12 November, 2018Ford is issuing a recall for approximately 215 select 2010 Ford Fusion and 2010-12 Lincoln MKZ vehicles to replace airbag…
Kia Rio sedan, first car in its segment to achieve best safety rating possible by the IIHS
12 November, 2018The Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) has awarded its best rating possible, Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+), to the…
Volkswagen Jetta named finalist for the 2019 Green Car of the Year awardÂ
12 November, 2018The all-new 2019 Jetta has been named a finalist for the 2019 Green Car of the Year award by Green…
Mazda confirms debut of two Mazda3 versions at Los Angeles Auto Show
12 November, 2018Mazda Motor Corporation confirmed that two versions of the all-new Mazda3 will make its world premiere at the Los Angeles…
Heavy truck sales show mixed results in October
10 November, 2018In October, wholesale sales of heavy vehicles totaled 4,487 units in the Mexican market, an increase of just 0.8% compared…
Daimler to begin production of New Cascadia Class 8 truck in Mexico by early 2019
10 November, 2018Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA) announced that starting January 2019 its two plants in Mexico will begin production of the…
Magna 3Q profit up 8.2% on record sales; lowers 2018 auto production forecast
9 November, 2018Ontario-based Tier 1 automotive supplier Magna International announced it earned US$ 554 million in the quarter ended September 30, the…
Italian-based Enel Green Power breaks ground for US$ 165 million solar plant in Tlaxcala
9 November, 2018Italian renewable energy solutions developer Enel Green Power (EGP) broke ground earlier this week in Tlaxcala to build the Magdalena…
Here’s how sales of Mexico-made vehicles ended up in the US market in October
8 November, 2018As everyone expected, demand for crossovers, SUVs and pickups remained strong in October. Such consumer behavior reflected in the Audi…
Mexico auto production drops 4.8% in October; exports up 0.8%, says preliminary data
7 November, 2018Last October, global automakers established in Mexico manufactured 363,474 cars and light trucks, according to preliminary data published by the…
Mexico auto sales dropped in October less than previously reported, revised data shows
7 November, 2018Revised figures indicate that the decline in auto sales in Mexico during last October was of 4.9%, a figure lower…
