Mexican car sales hit a new record in April 2026. New light vehicle sales increased by 8.6% year-on-year, reaching nearly 119,000 units. Mexican media reported that this growth was mainly due to the boost from Chinese brands, which attracted a large number of consumers with their competitive prices, more ample inventory, and richer product lines.… Continue reading Chinese brands drive Mexico’s April new car sales to record high
At the recent 2026 Mexico National Tourism Fair (Tianguis Turístico México 2026), Mexican Tourism Minister Josefina Rodríguez Zamora emphasized that China has become one of Mexico’s most important and steadily growing source markets for tourists, with Chinese tourist arrivals increasing by 15% in 2025. In a significant development, Mexico has announced the implementation of the “Cerca… Continue reading Chinese tourism to Mexico rises 15%
Chinese automakers are consolidating their position in Mexico through various means, including localisation, private investment strategies, and local industry cooperation. According to data from the Mexican Light Vehicle Industry Registry (RAIAVL), five Chinese car brands—MG, JAC, Geely, Chery, and Omoda—sold a total of 101,078 vehicles in 2025. Chinese automakers entered the Mexican market at different stages.… Continue reading Chinese automakers top 101,000 sales in Mexico
In the first three months of 2026, Mexico’s total export revenue reached a record USD175.586 billion, a 17.9% increase compared to the same period in 2025 Official data shows that Mexico’s export revenue increased by 27.7% year-on-year in March, with exports from non-automotive manufacturing sectors rising by 43.7%. Data released Monday by INEGI shows that… Continue reading Mexico’s export revenue rises 27.7% in March
TDI Manufacturing México has opened a new factory in Cienega de Flores, Nuevo León, as part of the company’s expansion strategy in the state. The company has solidified its business growth in the state in recent years; the project is expected to create 1,000 jobs. The new plant, along with the second plant that opened… Continue reading TDI expands its operations in Mexico and creates 1,000 jobs
General Motors and its China-based joint venture SAIC-GM-Wuling are in advanced negotiations to begin vehicle production in Mexico following the implementation of new import tariffs earlier this year. The move would position Mexico as a production base linked to Chinese operations within the North American market. The initiative follows a March visit by Huang… Continue reading GM, SAIC in talks to launch Mexico vehicle production
On April 14, 2026, at the Mexico Photovoltaic and Energy Storage Exhibition held at the Guadalajara Convention Center in Mexico, JA Solar officially announced a strategic cooperation agreement with Exel Solar, a leading photovoltaic distributor in Mexico. The two parties will jointly promote a 400MW photovoltaic module project. This cooperation is not only a… Continue reading JA Solar partners with Mexico’s Exel Solar
According to a joint meeting held Mexican Association of the Automotive Industry (AMIA), the Mexican Association of Automobile Dealers (AMDA), and National Auto Parts Industry (INA), the Mexican electric vehicle market reached a new milestone in March 2026, with sales reaching 16,374 units, a 33.9% increase compared to the same period in 2025. This… Continue reading Mexico’s electric vehicle market grew by 33.9% in March
According to data from Mexico’s National Institute of Statistics and Censuses (INEGI), Chinese automakers continued to expand their market share in Mexico in the first quarter of 2026, reaching 11.2%, on par with German brands. The nine Chinese auto brands reporting to INEGI sold a total of 42,808 vehicles between January and March, representing… Continue reading Chinese automakers overtake German brands in the Mexican market
Giant Motors Latinoamérica, the Mexican company that assembles Chinese brand JAC Motors, celebrated the ninth anniversary of its plant in Sahagún, Hidalgo. The plant currently produces over 30,000 vehicles annually, with a total capacity exceeding 60,000 vehicles per year. When JAC Motors started its business in Mexico, it produced about 1,000 vehicles per year. In less… Continue reading JAC Motors’ growth in Mexico
