U.S. to slap steel and aluminum tariffs on Mexico, Canada and the European Union
The Trump administration announced Thursday it will no longer exempt Canada, Mexico and the European Union from previously announced tariffs…
Martinrea inks deals to supply parts for upcoming Ford crossover to be built in Hermosillo
Martinrea International Inc., a Canada-based manufacturer of metal parts for the automotive industry, confirmed in its quarterly financial results it…
Preproduction models of the Chevrolet Blazer roll out of Ramos Arizpe plant
The first preproduction units of the upcoming Chevrolet Blazer have started to roll out of the General Motors Ramos Arizpe…
Tesla flies six cargo planes with new battery production line for Gigafactory
Six cargo planes containing robots for Tesla were flown from Europe to California in order to ramp up battery production…
AMLO’s would-be chief NAFTA negotiator touches base in Washington DC
Jesus Seade Kuri, who would assume the renegotiation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) in the event that…
Canadian plastic molder Exo-s to double production capacity in Queretaro
Canada-based Exo-s, a supplier of injection and blow molded thermoplastic systems, announced it has entered a two-year process to double…
Forecast: U.S. auto sales to increase 3% in May
An extra selling day and Memorial Day discounts would’ve increased auto sales up to 3% in the U.S. market during…
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Automotive trade surplus hikes 17.7% during first quarter
The automotive industry established in Mexico recorded a trade surplus of US$ 18.8 billion in the first quarter of 2018,…
Shelter Operators Are Economies-of-Scale Wizards
30 May, 2018MexicoNOW Staff Report Even though the recent changes promoted by the Trump Administration such as the renegotiation of the North…
NY-based investment firm acquires aerospace manufacturing plant in Chihuahua
30 May, 2018L3 Crestview Aerospace, a manufacturer of aircraft components with operations in Florida and Chihuahua, Mexico, is set to be sold…
Nissan to cut production by up to 20% in Mexico, US during Summer
29 May, 2018Japanese automaker Nissan Motor plans to cut vehicle production during the summer in North America by as much as 20%…
Continental plant in Ciudad Juarez earns Ford Q1 certification
29 May, 2018German manufacturer Continental announced that Ford Motor Company has honored its Juarez 1 plant, located in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, with…
GST AutoLeather, a manufacturer with seven plants in Mexico, exits bankruptcy
28 May, 2018GST AutoLeather, a global manufacturer of automotive leather components with seven plants in Mexico, announced it has exited Chapter 11…
US auto dealers get a sneak peek of new Mercedes crossover likely to be made in Mexico
28 May, 2018A new Mercedes-Benz crossover that has been speculated will be built in Mexico recently made its appearance before U.S. auto…
By exporting to 65 countries, KIA Mexico lowers its reliance on the US market
28 May, 2018KIA Motors Mexico (KMM) has reduced by 22% its dependence on the U.S. market in the two years of manufacturing…
BMW Mexican plant to begin test runs in September
28 May, 2018BMW Group plans to formally start production of its 3 Series sedan in Mexico in the first quarter of 2019…
Mexico, Brazil in talks for an automotive trade deal
28 May, 2018Mexico and Brazil currently hold talks to reach a trade agreement for the automotive industry, a sector that represented 42%…
FCA recalls more than 4.8 million vehicles to upgrade cruise control software
28 May, 2018Fiat Chrysler Automobiles (FCA) is recalling an estimated 4.8 million vehicles in the U.S. market to upgrade software in their…
Germany-based Grammer AG acquires Toledo Molding & Die, including a plant in Guanajuato
25 May, 2018Grammer AG, a supplier of interior components for the automotive industry, announced it has reached an agreement to acquire Ohio-based…
