Mexican gas prices increase to boost fuel-efficient cars sales
The 20% rise in Mexican gasoline prices effective on January 1st should not reduce auto sales in the near term…
Mexico to outpace South Korea on auto exports
South Korea’s shipments of cars are set to decline for two consecutive years in 2016, handing over the world’s third-largest…
Textile Industry looking to diversify its market
The textile sector in Puebla is looking to manufacture not only T-shirts or thread, but also high technology fabrics. For…
Grupo Saltillo purchased an auto part company
Grupo Industrial Saltillo (GIS) recently completed the acquisition of Grupo Infun, a company dedicated to design and make pieces for…
Companies from Veracruz ready to serve foreign oil firms
Veracruz is looking to develop its industry of local suppliers for international oil firms which are expected to arrive into…
More companies to invest in Ciudad Juarez
The Maquiladora Association (INDEX) of Ciudad Juarez, affirms that consolidated growth and the arrival of more investment from companies will…
MEXICONOW Issue 86
Jan – Feb 2017
Mercedes-Benz develops new A-Class sedan likely to be built in Mexico
Mercedes-Benz is planning to introduce a new entry-level A-Class sedan to North America, China, and other global markets, according to…
Truck plants in North America ended 2016 running overtime
Record sales paces in the U.S., Canada and Mexico have kept plants busy. About 15 North American plants reportedly were…
Automotive sector to exceed US$50 billion
29 December, 2016The Mexican Association of the Automotive Industry (AMIA) estimated that the automotive sector will record a commercial balance worth over…
DuPont supply chain growing in the automotive industry
29 December, 2016DuPont is going to close the year with automotive industry material sales showing a 9% growth rate, especially sales to…
Mexico exports tortilla machines
29 December, 201630 years ago, tortillas were considered a type of food that could only be found in Mexico, but now they…
Queretaro’s aeronautic industry will grow by over 5% annually
29 December, 2016Joint work between the government and companies will strengthen the aeronautic industry in Queretaro, allowing for expectations of growth rates…
Aerospace Cluster in Baja California receives recognition from INADEM
29 December, 2016The Aerospace Cluster from Baja California obtained the Cluster recognition as Intermediate Organization awarded by the Federal Government through INADEM…
Trade Isn’t a Zero-Sum Game
29 December, 2016Mexico is the U.S.’ second largest export market and third largest overall trading partner. A myth is that trade with…
Expansion to Chihuahua’s airport has started
29 December, 2016Porfirio Gonzalez, General Director of the Center North Airport Group (OMA) Council, announced a US$26.5 million investment, to expand and…
UNAQ heaps 12 2016 PEI projects
29 December, 2016The Aeronautic University in Queretaro (UNAQ) is developing 12 projects for entrepreneurial outreach, using a US$600,000 allotment from the Incentives…
6.5% more agri-food exports
29 December, 2016Agri-food exports surpassed the US$23.66 billion record from January through October 2016, equivalent to a 6.5% annual rate increase, informed…
Promoting investment in Veracruz’s new port
29 December, 2016According to a report by the World Bank (WB), the port of Veracruz occupies the fourth spot  internationally among the…
Jalisco looking to consolidate FDI projects
29 December, 2016Entrepreneurs and State authorities weighed in on Donald Trump’s arrival to the U.S. Presidency, saying that it will not trigger…
