Despite the crisis generated by the COVID-19 pandemic, the shortage of components and microprocessors for vehicle production, Mexico continues to offer competitive advantages compared to other countries, in addition to being one of the main manufacturing hubs worldwide, said Francisco Bautista, Ernst & Young (EY) Latin America North Advanced Manufacturing and Mobility Lead Partner. During…

Mexico reached a record share of the U.S. automotive import market in 2021, according to data from the Department of Commerce (DOC). Mexico's automotive exports to its northern neighbor totaled 128.622 billion dollars in 2021, an increase of 13.9% at an annual rate. The United States represents the largest automotive import market in the world and Mexico and Canada are among its main suppliers…

MEXICO CITY - The German brand BMW will invest $1 billion dollars to build a plant in San Luis Potosi, where it will assemble up to 150,000 units annually of its 3.28 model, announced Harald Krüger, member of the board of directors of BMW Group for production and manufacturing. The new complex will generate 1,500 direct jobs once it starts operations in 2019, Krüger added during the official…