State of Mexico leads investment with US$235 million

During the strategic realignment that Mexico underwent in the first quarter of 2026, the State of Mexico emerged as the leading region for attracting direct investment in the automotive industry, accounting for 21.2% of the national total, according to the B2B Industrial Cluster’s Q1 2026 Automotive Investment Report.

Between January and March, the state accumulated $235 million, placing it slightly ahead of Queretaro, with US$234 million, and surpassing Nuevo Leon and Baja California, with US$186 million and US$143 million, respectively.

Notable investments include Mitsubishi Motors and DHL Supply Chain—which announced an expansion in Cuautitlan Izcalli.

PPG Industries finalized a US$90 million investment in Tepexpan, focused on the production of low-emission resins; Bajaj MotoDrive also announced a US$145 million investment in Toluca for the manufacturing and assembly of motorcycles.

The State of Mexico’s leadership in Q1 2026 is explained not only by the amount of investment attracted but also by its positioning within a geographical reconfiguration of automotive investment in Mexico; this reflects a structural advantage based on location, connectivity, and proximity to consumption and manufacturing centers.