Performance in Mexico ‘Better Than We Thought,’ Says Honda
Honda F1 project chief Yusuke Hasegawa says the team’s engine performed better at the 2017 Mexican Grand Prix than it had anticipated. Fernando Alonso finished 10th to score a single point while Stoffel Vandoorne finished 12th, though they had started in 18th and 19th place, respectively. They had started this far back because Honda had […]
Vettel Snags Pole Position in Mexico
After Max Verstappen had set a new track record during Free Practice 3, he had looked like the favorite to put it on pole position during the final Saturday qualifying session of the 2017 Mexican Grand Prix. That would have made him the new youngest pole sitter in Formula One, but the current record holder—Sebastian […]
Toyota Confirms It Will Scale Back Mexico Plant
Toyota has confirmed it will scale back its investment in a planned plant located in Guanajuato, Mexico, to $700 million—representing a 30% cut—and slice annual capacity in half to 100,000 vehicles. The goal had originally been to build 200,000 Corolla subcompact cars per year. According to spokesman Scott Vazin, who addressed reporters at the Tokyo […]
Alonso Could Get Latest Honda Engine in Mexico
Fernando Alonso was running inside the top 10 at the United States Grand Prix in Austin when he reported a loss of power and was forced to retire. Honda later found it had been an issue with the MGU-H, which converts heat energy from the exhaust system into electricity. The MGU-H is one of six […]
2018 Buick Enclave Says Hola to Mexico Later This Year
General Motors Mexico has confirmed that the next-generation Buick Enclave will be available in the country sometime in the near future, and that it will be bringing with it Buick’s new Avenir sub-brand. “The arrival of the 2018 Buick Enclave represents the beginning of a new phase for Buick thanks to the arrival of our […]
2018 GMC Terrain Sales Begin in Mexico in September
General Motors Mexico has bolstered its GMC lineup amongst crossover shoppers by adding the 2018 GMC Terrain. The Terrain provides cutting-edge technology, bold new looks, and a dynamic driving experience. The 2018 GMC Terrain will be available at dealers throughout Mexico at the end of September; the GMC Terrain SLT starts at $584,900 MXN (approximately […]
2018 Chevrolet Beat Notchback Hitting Dealerships in Mexico This Month
A body style that seems to have unfortunately died out in popularity over the years is the notchback; when done right, it provides a car with a distinctive, stylish profile. Chevrolet is keeping the style alive in North America, however, with the launch of the new Chevy Beat Notchback in Mexico. Does it have a […]
Chevrolet Cavalier Making Return to Mexico Later This Year
Are you of the opinion that the Chevrolet Cavalier is one of the greatest cars ever built and deserving of another shot in North America? Well, if you are the one person who thinks that, you will be pleased to know that the Cavalier is coming back to this continent! Hooray! Like Going Off Road? […]
First Shipment of Chevy Cavaliers Leaves Shanghai for Mexico
The first shipment of 1,701 Mexico-bound Chevrolet Cavaliers set sail from Shanghai today, sailing towards sales in the North American market. The Chinese-manufactured Cavalier is an example of Chevrolet’s new global design language, with a modern and dynamic exterior combined with a refined and spacious interior. The vehicle represents a merger between GM’s global resources […]
General Motors de México Wins Socially Responsible Company Award For Third Straight Year
General Motors de México in May won its third consecutive Socially Responsible Company award from the Mexican Center for Philanthropy and Alliance for Corporate Social Responsibility. GM earned the award for its various environmental, educational, and community outreach efforts over the past year. “General Motors has had a strong commitment to Mexico for 81 years, […]
FCA 2017 Sales Up 6% in Mexico, Down 2% in Canada
Fiat performed well in both North American countries, while Jeep sales suffered in Canada
At the end of last month, FCA vehicles sales in the United States were down 7% compared to a year ago. Year-to-date, sales are down 8% thus far in 2017. However, how is the FCA market doing in the rest of North America thus far this year? To make a long story short, sales are […]
Jorge Plata Moreno Named General Director of OnStar Mexico
General Motors announced Jorge Plata Moreno as the new CEO of OnStar Mexico. Plata Moreno Takes over for Michael Szachta in the role, and will lead the GM subsidiary in its operations as overseer for the implementing of 4G LTE and various other technological advances. “I am pleased to announce this appointment, as Jorge is […]
2017 Chevrolet Bolt Confirmed for Mid-2017 Launch in Mexico
In January, Chevrolet launched its Bolt EV in Canada, delivering a total of six units in its first month. This week, General Motors has confirmed that the affordable electric vehicle with an electric range of 238 miles will be available for purchase in Mexico beginning mid-year. “We are very pleased to announce the arrival of […]
General Motors México Launches 2017 Chevrolet Cheyenne Midnight Edition
Chevrolet has announced that the Cheyenne, Mexico’s version of the Silverado 1500, will receive a 250-unit limited run of Midnight Edition variants for the 2017 model year. The 2017 Chevy Cheyenne Midnight Edition will be available at Chevrolet Dealers of Mexico starting on February 9th with a list price of 969,900 Pesos (approximately $47,700 USD). […]
Is Ram Truck Production Moving from Mexico to Michigan?
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles is considering moving the production of Ram heavy-duty pickup trucks to the United States if it receives the proper motivation from President Trump's administration
It’s no secret that one of President Donald Trump’s many goals on a rapidly-growing list is to bring automotive production back to the United States. His efforts have resulted in mixed outcomes, with companies like Ford cancelling plans for a new Mexican plant, while companies like BMW push forward with production in Mexico. Nevertheless, it would […]
Reminder: It Isn’t Just Whole Cars Being Made in Mexico
When people think of automotive jobs in Mexico, probably the first sorts of things that come to mind are plants like the new BMW manufacturing facility or Ford’s aborted new factory (or its existing one). However, these factories that put the cars all together aren’t the only automotive production which has a significant stake south of […]
Mexico Makes Plans To Take Its Oil and Go Home
It is probably safe to say at this point that the US, or possibly more specifically the new administration, is not terribly popular south of the border, particularly with those in Mexico trying to sell goods into the States. One of the industries that would be understandably miffed about a 20% border tax would be […]
Meanwhile in Mexico, Gas Price Hikes Lead to Riots While Auto Manufacturing Fight Blasts the Peso
Lately, for automotive news outlets, it seems most of the stories regarding Mexico are primarily focused on this side of the border. Most specifically seem concerned with the effects (or lack thereof) that our dear president-elect is having on automaker production decisions, like Ford abandoning its new construction investments in Mexico (although its small car […]