The expected tariff cost is significantly lower than the $4 billion to $5 billion crosstown rival General Motors estimates which Ford attributes to its higher mix of U.S.-built vehicles COAH - BMTS Technology announced the expansion of its plant in Ramos Arizpe with an investment of US$25 million which will increase its production capacity by 40% the company will assemble more than 2 million turbochargers per year and generate 400 new direct jobs in the southeast region of Coahuila Groundbreaking for the expansion will take place in February 2025 at the Vynmsa Industrial Park BMTS Technology strengthens its presence in Mexico and reinforces its global growth within the automotive sector highlighted the importance of this investment for the state “We celebrate not only the growth of a leading company in its sector but also the reaffirmation that our state offers ideal conditions for investment and industrial development BMTS Technology's decision to expand its operations here is a clear testimony of this,” he said He also emphasized that Coahuila has world-class industrial infrastructure a strategic location that facilitates access to the main markets of North America and highly trained human capital explained that the expansion will strengthen the plant's presence in the automotive market our products are present in General Motors platforms and in the Ford Nano engine we will start our most ambitious project: the production of turbochargers for the Jeep Grand Cherokee hybrid from Stellantis,” he detailed founded as a joint venture between Robert Bosch GmbH and MAHLE GmbH has established itself as a benchmark in the manufacture of turbochargers for the automotive industry The Ramos Arizpe plant has been key in the production of components for international platforms and with this expansion reaffirms its strategic role in the region We’re in the business of providing relevant information through print and electronic media organizing events to bring industrial value chain actors together and services to create new business relationships Our goal is to improve our clients’ competitiveness we’re learning that the factory is actually removing a shift and laying off people However, after adding a third shift eight months ago, GM is going back to two shifts, Automotive News first reported The outlet also reported that production at Ramos Arizpe had increased to 32,500 units per month up from 25,000 per month before the third shift was added the reduction of this shift comes at the behest of Honda which told InsideEVs that it's “tweaking production” to match demand The Prologue had a strong introductory year responsible for more than 46,000 units produced at the Ramos Arizpe plant with about 33,000 units making their way to U.S We reached out to both Honda and GM to ask if the shift cut was tied to the on-again off-again 25% tariff on Mexican goods; representatives from both companies said no “It is quite normal in our business to make production adjustments during the year in order to meet customer needs and market conditions We will continue to carefully manage production and inventory of our entire product lineup to meet anticipated demand in 2025,” a Honda spokesperson said it’s not exactly clear if things will get better in the immediate future That, of course, doesn’t mean that Honda is giving up on EVs. For now, the Prologue will serve as Honda’s lone EV until its EV hub is up and running by the end of this year we’ll have at least two EVs from the brand on the roads by early 2026 But Honda may be waiting for things to even out before it figures out how many Prologues to get out to its dealers Contact the author: Kevin.Williams@InsideEVs.com Here's Why There Are So Few EVs For Sale In America Right Now The 2026 Jeep Compass Gets An EV Version With Up To 404 Miles Of Range Nissan Officially Kills Pair Of Electric Sedans Meant For U.S Waymo Is Far From Done With The Jaguar I-Pace Volkswagen Is Plotting A High-Tech Comeback In China Ford Isn't Slowing Down Mustang Mach-E Production The New Tesla Model Y Gets Its Most Fearsome Competitor Ever Please enable JS and disable any ad blocker Global Climate Agreements: Successes and Failures How Tobacco Laws Could Help Close the Racial Gap on Cancer Could Trump’s Tariffs Replace Income Tax for the Bottom 90% Peter McColough Series on International Economics With Robert E Why Mexico Matters to American Automakers The United States is the world’s largest car-importing country It was by far the leading export destination for light vehicles made in Mexico the world’s seventh-largest auto producer and fourth-largest vehicle exporter Mexico’s auto plants are clustered in central Mexico in large complexes like Aguascalientes—which houses German Ford has operated in Sonora in northwestern Mexico where it produces compact SUVs such as the Bronco Sport and small pickup trucks such as the Maverick Mexico’s Auto Plants Exporting to the United States Mexico shipped about 2.8 million light vehicles to the United States accounting for 80.2 percent of Mexico’s total light-vehicle exports nearly half of Mexico’s car exports to the United States were produced by American automakers and South Korean brands just above 6 percent About half of Mexican light-vehicles export to the United States are American brands American Automakers Would Be Most Impacted by New Tariffs The new tariffs on imports from Mexico will not hit all automakers equally American giants like General Motors (GM) and Ford will feel the pinch more considering the high-export intensity of their production in Mexico GM exported about 85 percent (some 712,000 vehicles) of its Mexican output to the U.S while Ford exported 92 percent (358,000 vehicles) and Stellantis-Chrysler exported 77 percent (314,000 vehicles) Japanese automakers are unlikely to fare much better with over half of all their Mexican production headed to the United States last year Nissan exported 53 percent of its Mexican-made vehicles to the United States (326,000 vehicles) Figure 3 Mexican Auto Production and Exports to the United States by Maker (thousands of units Their Mexican production is less dependent on the U.S market compared with their American and Japanese peers Volkswagen exported 54 percent (287,000 vehicles) of its Mexican production to the United States last year while BMW and Mercedes sent less than 40 percent (38,000 and 16,000 vehicles the only major South Korean automaker currently operating production plants in Mexico Despite its smaller production volume compared to GM over 60 percent of Hyundai-KIA’s Mexican production was exported to the United States in 2024 (167,000 vehicles) American automakers produce more than 1,600,000 vehicles in Mexico most of which are ultimately destined for the U.S Vehicle production in Mexico has been expanding since bottoming out in 2021 GM and Ford have led the expansion into Mexico increasing their local production by 75 percent and 52 percent respectively since 2021 Stellantis-Chrysler has only increased its production by 5 percent over that same period Figure 4 Mexican Auto Production and By Home Country of Maker (millions of units Japanese automakers have also increased their presence in Mexico Nissan is the second-largest producer in Mexico but a significant share of its production is compact cars and hatchbacks sold in the domestic market Honda and Mazda produce primarily for the U.S export market and are the only non-American producers to increase production by 50 percent or more since 2021 The vehicles coming off Mexican assembly lines have among the highest margins in many makers’ lineups an electric crossover SUV that industry observers say is leading the company’s transition to the electric future GM announced a $1 billion investment to modernize its Ramos Arizpe facility in northeastern Mexico to make electric vehicles and batteries Tariffs and the Difficulty of Reshoring Production Back to the United States President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Mexico and Canada are likely to prompt automakers to reevaluate their production strategies to mitigate the additional costs of tariffs they could boost production capacity at any of their U.S The largest potential short-term production shifts will most likely come from GM plants in Oshawa that produce Chevy and GMC-brand pickup trucks already produce similar models and have spare capacity Plants in Response to Tariffs on Imports from Mexico and Canada Toyota’s production of RAV4 SUVs in its Ontario-based facilities could shift to Georgetown although the latter is currently focused on sedans and would have to retool produce similar crossover SUVs to their facilities in Montgomery and could shift some production after a tariff adjustment Shifts in production from other manufacturers will likely take a considerable amount of time and new investment production at the plant would not commence until 2027 at the earliest and potential construction delays mean that it could still be more profitable to produce in Mexico than in the United States despite the tariffs How Tariffs Could Alter Auto-Sector Investment in Mexico Market strategists have considered Mexico an ideal place to expand into North American markets thanks to Mexico’s membership in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) negotiated by the Trump administration in 2020 How Chinese EV Makers Have Responded to Tariff Threats Jianghuai Automotive is the only Chinese automaker with significant production facilities in Mexico following a strategy of only pursuing domestic-market sales Similarly, days after Trump’s reelection, Toyota Motor confirmed its plans to invest an additional $1.45 billion to expand its existing plants in Baja California and Guanajuato to increase its production of Tacoma pickup trucks and its hybrid equivalent President Trump’s threat of tariffs serves as a warning that automakers with significant sales to the United States need to diversify their market exposure automakers that do not have major exposure to the U.S market—such as Chinese EV makers—will not be afraid of losing the market as consumers could delay or downgrade purchases due to higher prices they will have to pay as a result of tariffs are seeking to redefine luxury for the auto industry General Motors has cancelled a production shift at its Ramos Arizpe assembly plant in Mexico Cadillac and Honda to serve North American markets The plant has now returned to two shifts per day in January after increasing it to three last May, a spokesperson told Automotive News. The Ramos Arizpe plant produces the Chevrolet Blazer EV, Chevrolet Equinox EV, Cadillac Optiq and Honda Prologue electric cars With the decision to cut production by a shift yahoo estimates that around 800 jobs will be eliminated Honda does not estimate that the Prologue production will be affected and has already issued a statement that it this is a normal production adjustment “in order to meet customer needs and market conditions We will continue to carefully manage production and inventory for our entire product lineup to meet anticipated demand in 2025.” we changed the plant’s production schedule to increase efficiency following the decision by Honda to reduce Prologue volumes and an adjustment in the mix of production of GM vehicles at the site,” GM wrote in a statement “The company is working with impacted employees and stakeholders to ensure an orderly transition.” The decision is also likely related to the new US president’s tariffs on imports from Mexico and Canada which now both see additional tariffs of 25% for imports to the USA China was also hit with a ten per cent tariff addition yahoo.com I agree with the Privacy policy electrive has been following the development of electric mobility with journalistic passion and expertise since 2013 we offer comprehensive coverage of the highest quality — as a central platform for the rapid development of this technology The days of the internal combustion Chevrolet Blazer may be numbered with a new report suggesting it could be discontinued after the 2025 model year the Blazer would join the Cadillac XT5 and XT6 in early retirement leaving the all-electric Blazer as the sole survivor in the lineup Sources familiar with Chevrolet’s plans reportedly told GM Authority that production of the North American Blazer will be phased out at GM’s Ramos Arizpe plant in Mexico this facility builds not only the Blazer but also the Chevrolet Equinox EV GM is preparing to transition the plant into an EV-exclusive production site Read: GM Sued Over Shifter Malfunctions In Popular Chevy, GMC And Buick Models GM neither confirmed nor denied the report offering only the vague statement: “We have no portfolio changes to share and will not comment on speculation.” According to the report this change won’t affect the larger three-row Blazer still sold in China Carscoops has reached out to GM for further clarification and will update this story if new details emerge GM has been building the current generation Blazer since 2019. It sits neatly between the Chevrolet Equinox and Chevrolet Traverse in the brand’s lineup and rolls on the GM C1 platform It’s offered with an entry-level 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder with 230 hp and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm) of torque as well as a naturally-aspirated 3.6-liter V6 producing 308 hp and 270 lb-ft (366 Nm) Prices for the entry-level Blazer 2LT start at $36,795 with the base 2.0-liter and increase to $40,695 for the 3LT with the 2.0-liter or $41,195 with the 3.6-liter V6 The sporty Blazer RS is available from $44,195 while the range tops out with the Premier priced at $44,195 for the 2.0-liter and $44,695 for the 3.6-liter The ICE Blazer is quite a bit cheaper than the all-electric version In fact, the Blazer EV range kicks off from $45,995 and tops out at $61,995 for the flagship SS VW Sell More EVs, Yet Makes a Lot Less Money Ram Reveals Revamped, Stylish Sub-$50K 1500 Express Home/NewsAutomakers brace for impact as Trump's 25% tariffs take effect SaturdayTrump’s promised 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico are set to take effect Saturday pushing automakers to adjust production plans President Trump told reporters on Thursday that he plans to impose tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico on Feb following through on a major promise from his campaign The news has sent major automakers scrambling with some considering significant shifts in their production strategies as they brace for higher costs on imports of vehicles and parts many of which are produced in Canada and Mexico Automakers have woven a complex network of factories across the U.S. Parts and vehicles often cross borders multiple times before reaching completion Imposing a 25% tariff at each of these crossings would drive up costs potentially leading to higher vehicle prices—an unwelcome prospect for U.S consumers already frustrated by the post-pandemic surge in car prices Some auto parts manufacturers in Mexico and Canada are ramping up overtime shifts and accelerating shipments to the U.S. in an effort to stay ahead of potential tariffs, Ambrose Conroy, CEO of consulting firm Seraph, told The Wall Street Journal Others are weighing the possibility of shifting production to the U.S announced this week that it is fast-tracking vehicle imports from Mexico and Canada while also exploring ways to produce more pickups domestically sales are estimated to come from vehicles built outside the country GM has developed an “extensive playbook” of potential countermeasures though CFO Paul Jacobson emphasized that the company would not make any immediate changes unless tariffs became permanent CEO Mary Barra indicated that GM could shift some pickup truck production from Mexico to U.S plants and redirect certain vehicles to other markets rather than importing them into the U.S GM produced nearly 900,000 vehicles in Mexico in 2024, including popular models like the Chevrolet Silverado, GMC Sierra These vehicles are among the company’s most profitable and any tariff could significantly impact pricing and profit margins Porsche and Audi which currently manufacture all their vehicles abroad are reportedly looking to shift some production to the United States for the first time The move is a direct response to President Trump’s stated intention to impose a 25% tariff on car imports According to German newspaper Handelsblatt, Volkswagen Group is considering utilizing its underused Chattanooga plant to assemble large Porsche and Audi SUVs which currently builds the VW Atlas and ID.4 electric SUV has available capacity due to a sharp decline in EV demand—ID.4 sales in the U.S Audi is also considering sharing production space with VW Group’s upcoming Scout EV brand at its South Carolina facility. Audi could be developing a rugged SUV based on the Scout platform, currently codenamed “Hardcore,” though this model would not arrive until 2028, CarScoops reported Moody’s estimates that the Volkswagen Group could lose up to 15% of its operating profit if the proposed 25% tariff on Mexican imports is implemented as well as VW models like the Jetta and Tiguan The threat of tariffs has put the auto industry in a state of flux forcing companies to explore costly manufacturing shifts while dealing with fluctuating consumer demand companies that rely heavily on Mexican and Canadian imports may face difficult choices—absorb the added costs LLC and respective content providers on this website Other product and company names shown may be trademarks of their respective owners LLC and respective content providers to this website may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website COAHUILA - The German company Mubea CCS inaugurated a new plant in Ramos Arizpe Coahuila with an investment of US$54.9 million The new space will be focused on the manufacture of components for automotive chassis of leading brands in the industry thus consolidating its presence in the country as part of its strategic expansion plan the state has had investments of more than US$394 million and the generation of thousands of jobs will produce fiberglass and resin composite springs for chassis in Ramos Arizpe Manolo Jiménez added that whenever a company like Mubea is inaugurated it is of great benefit for young university students who are about to graduate Mubea strengthens its presence in Mexico and in the state CEO of Mubea North America thanked the Government of Coahuila for the opening of the company Company executives emphasized that the investment is not only focused on the construction of facilities but also on the integration and development of human capital in the region The event was attended by Blas José Flores González head of Cabinet and Strategic Projects; Nazira Zogbi Castro general manager Mubea North America; Fernando Estrada general manager Mubea Europe; Jesús María Ramón Aguirre from Parques Industriales Amistad; Tomás Gutiérrez Merino mayor-elect of Ramos Arizpe; Diego Gándara Cavazos announced an investment of US$28.2 million in the municipality of Ramos Arizpe where it will generate 500 direct jobs for the production of intelligent electronic systems for the automotive industry accompanied the company's directors in the announcement of the investment which will be installed in the Chuy María Ramón industrial park and affirmed that the arrival of Fuerda Smartech maintains the positive trend that the state maintains in the generation of employment in addition to the thousands of jobs we have been creating this year,” said Manolo Jiménez The state president wished the investors the same success as other companies that have bet on Coahuila added that the stability and security that the state has allows the arrival of this type of investment is transformed into a better quality of life for citizens as there are greater opportunities for employment and prosperity The human resources director of Fuerda Smartech affirmed that the company has a growth project in the state since despite starting with a rented space they are looking to double the space to increase production capacity Antonio Martinez said that the investors decided to bet on the state and the qualified labor force of the region manufactures and distributes intelligent optoelectronic systems functional cockpit parts and electronic modules motors and air conditioning controllers for high and mid-range vehicle manufacturers COAHUILA - Lennox inaugurated its fourth plant in Mexico located in the municipality of Ramos Arizpe The construction of the industrial plant required an investment of US$150 million it was pointed out that the plant currently employs 900 workers and plans to expand its workforce to more than 2,400 in the future 900 jobs are being generated in addition to the 30 thousand new jobs with which we will close in 2024 We will continue working as a team with the IP to continue generating the conditions for more and better jobs for our people,” said the governor of Coahuila highlighted that the new plant will be dedicated to the manufacture of air conditioning systems and will have 800 thousand square feet Lennox first began operations in Coahuila in 2007 so the time that the company has maintained functions in the state was highlighted by Maskara “This will be a new factory of air conditioning systems we continue betting on this project here in Coahuila In the last 17 years this plant has become a key site for the company through our foundation we have strengthened our presence in the community as it is important to us,” said Maskara the new plant represents the largest investment Lennox has made worldwide in manufacturing mentioned that Lennox's new commercial plant is a new link that strengthens the chain of success and progress in the state The inauguration was attended by Tomás Gutiérrez Merino executive vice president of Lennox; Miguel Gutiérrez vice president of Lennox commercial; Geoff Dethlefsen manager of Lennox Saltillo; Sofía Delgadillo Díaz director of Pro Coahuila; Jesús María Ramón Aguirre COAHUILA - The Chinese company Daimay continues its expansion in Mexico with a significant investment of US$56 million for the municipalities of Ramos Arizpe and Parras de la Fuente the company is committed to strengthening its presence in the North American market specialized in the production of headrests and armrests an investment of US$17.2 million that will contribute to the generation of one thousand direct jobs This new plant is in addition to the five already existing in the region bringing the total number of jobs generated by the company to 5,000 Daimay plans to build a housing complex in Ramos Arizpe to house foreign workers This first phase of the project is intended for 500 employees mainly from other regions of Coahuila and nearby states The investment for this complex will be US$9 million which reinforces the company's labor policies three new plants are being built in Parras de la Fuente and will be operating by 2027 These facilities will receive an investment of US$28.3 million and it is estimated that they will generate 2,500 jobs although information on the products that will be manufactured in these new plants is still being withheld which has gone from producing viscera to a wide range of automotive components "Coahuila has been a second home for Daimay a pillar in our development,' said Montes Saucedo Share on LinkedIn Mexican longs producer Deacero recently celebrated the start of the construction of its new $600-million mini-mill in Ramos Arizpe will have an annual production capacity of 1 million tons of large structural profiles Its location is near to Deacero’s existing Ramos Arizpe mini-mill which makes smaller sections Ramos II operations are expected to begin in February 2026, the company said in a statement on June 5 Italy’s Danieli will supply the plant with an electric-arc furnace (EAF) and rolling mill for profiles up to 27 inches. The mill equipment supplier said this will be its fifth mini-mill installation for the Mexican steelmaker The mill will use digital technology to ensure the scrap fusion process does not affect Mexico’s electrical grid the first use of this technology in Latin America Monterrey-based Deacero is Mexico’s largest longs steel producer Laura Miller is a reporter and editor for Steel Market Update She has held a variety of positions within the steel industry since 2007 including reporting and editing for Steel Business Briefing/Platts the Association for Iron and Steel Technology as well as marketing for what was then known as ThyssenKrupp Steel USA (now AM/NS Calvert) After a five-year hiatus working across other industries she returned to steel in 2021 and has covered the flat rolled She is a member of the Association of Women in the Metal Industries and a past-president of the AWMI Pittsburgh Chapter She holds a BA in Latin American Studies from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania She can be reached at laura@steelmarketupdate.com or 724-759-7869 “The lack of effective measures to create fair competition is the main threat to the sustainability of Brazil’s steel industry and its value chain,” CEO Marcelo Chara said Steel CEO praised the company’s resilience “despite the seasonally low results driven by annual mining logistics constraints in our North American Flat-Rolled segment and lagging spot prices.” Nucor said several of its capital projects will start operations within the next year and provided an update on them Canada’s Algoma Steel swung to a loss in the first quarter amid "market challenges," and the company now expects first steel production from its first EAF in the second quarter The project will expand heat treat capacity at its Axis Architecture firms said billings continued to decline in March according to the latest Architecture Billings Index (ABI) released by the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and Deltek A factor in the sales was customers buying ahead of tariff-related price increases but two-thirds of districts said activity was little changed or had declined The American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI) has announced the publication of the third version of the Product Category Rules (PCR) for North American Steel Construction Products The decline comes after reaching a record high in January to kickstart the year Supply chains are working through what the tariffs mean for them Despite the economic and geopolitical upheaval of the last five years CMC President and CEO Peter Matt points out that the construction market has been an essential element of the way forward Single-family starts last month hit a rate of 1.10 million TechTarget and Informa Tech’s Digital Business Combine.TechTarget and Informa we power an unparalleled network of 220+ online properties covering 10,000+ granular topics serving an audience of 50+ million professionals with original We help you gain critical insights and make more informed decisions across your business priorities As a result of the conversion of the CAMI plant in Ontario to BrightDrop BEV production will have the ability to increase production of the Chevrolet Equinox and GMC Terrain midsize CUVs General Motors is adding employees at an assembly plant in Mexico to build more CUVs Canada to building battery-electric vehicles for its new commercial-vehicle venture which currently builds the Chevrolet Equinox will transition this fall as part of an $800 million investment in the production of EV600 vans for BrightDrop director of communications for GM of Canada GM spokesman Dan Flores says Equinox production is expected to end in April As a result of the CAMI conversion to BrightDrop and some product changes the GM plant in San Luis Potosi Mexico will have the ability to increase production of the Equinox and GMC Terrain which currently operates on two shifts to build the Equinox Terrain is adding employees to keep up with the demand for the three midsize CUVs GM-Ramos-Arizpe-plant-Mexico-Abril-del-2021_0.jpg “The increase in Equinox and Terrain production will drive the need to add manpower at San Luis Potosi We are not publicly disclosing those additional manpower requirements at this time,” Flores says in an emailed response to a question about speculation GM is adding as many as 1,300 employees to the 3,200 now working in the Mexican plant GM manufacturing complex in Ramos Arizpe (pictured above) which also will continue to build the Equinox is benefiting from company's investment of more than $1 billion part of which went toward construction of a new paint plant which began operations in June 2021 Part of this investment also will prepare the complex for becoming GM’s fifth North American manufacturing site to produce BEVs GM will launch a battery-electric version of the Equinox as part of the automaker’s goal of building a broad BEV lineup with multiple price points Construction of new facilities at Ramos Arizpe where GM-branded electric vehicles will be produced starting in 2023 has begun The investment includes improvements to the general infrastructure of the complex GM also says it is making an additional investment in Canada linked to its plans for BEVs GM and Posco Chemical are working with the governments of Canada and Quebec to build a new facility in Bécancour The new facility will produce cathode-active material for GM’s Ultium batteries which will power electric vehicles such as the Chevrolet Silverado which GM and Posco will operate as a joint venture will begin immediately and create approximately 200 jobs The site will allow for future expansion as GM continues to pursue potential future BEV supply-chain projects Joseph Szczesny has reported on developments in the automotive industry and labor in the industrial Midwest for more than four decades His work has appeared in The Oakland Press Fortune and People magazines and the Chicago Tribune the Northwest Indiana Times and Agence France Presse He also has contributed to automotive websites Shifting Gears: What Car Buyers Really Want in 2025 Less is More: How Website Overload Sinks Your Sales This website is owned and operated by Informa TechTarget influences and connects the world’s technology buyers and sellers Informa PLC’s registered office is 5 Howick Place COAHUILA - DEACERO announced the investment of US$600 million for a new project in Ramos Arizpe with which it expects to generate more than one thousand direct jobs The Ramos II project consists of the construction of a new steel mill and a rolling mill to produce structural sections of up to 27 inches in Ramos Arizpe which will meet domestic demand for long products and replace imports The company informed that this new investment will strengthen Coahuila as the largest steel producer in Mexico by mentioning that this steel mill both in terms of technology and sustainability will add one million tons per year to the installed production capacity of the complex Manolo Jiménez mentioned that each investment represents new jobs which translates into the most powerful tool for the people and their families "Great investments keep coming to Coahuila This investment will help us generate more quality jobs for our people we will continue working in unity to drive sustainable economic development,” Jiménez Salinas emphasized Jiménez Salinas highlighted that in 2024 alone investments for a little more than 70 billion pesos have been announced in Coahuila and he commented that investments will continue to arrive said that thanks to the constant collaboration with local authorities together they have forged an alliance that has allowed them to stand out as one of the most competitive regions in the country The production process of the new steel mill will use the best technology available in the world to produce steel by means of the electric furnace which is an environmentally friendly technology CO2 generation is seven times lower than with blast furnace technology The plant will have digital technology so that the scrap melting process does not affect the national power grid a technology that will be the first in Latin America The Ramos ll Investment Project aims to be one of the most modern steel mills in the world thanks to its state-of-the-art global technology focused on protecting the physical integrity and safety of its employees in addition to guaranteeing high quality and productivity standards It will also use treated water from the municipalities of Ramos Arizpe and Saltillo to avoid overexploitation of aquifers COAHUILA - With an investment of US$100 million and the creation of 1,200 jobs the Chinese company Citic Dicastal inaugurated its first aluminum rim plant in Coahuila During the inauguration ceremony at the Santa María Industrial Park announced that they are in the process of working on a second investment in components he said that they are the number one rim supplier worldwide since 90 to 95% of the vehicles use the company's products He pointed out that in August 2021 a Chinese delegation visited the country and specifically 60 locations in eight states In 2022 the construction and assembly of the equipment was completed so the plant has already been in operation for months Currently the foundry and machining areas have a 24/7 operation and the painting area is in the process of going to three shifts with the goal of reaching the maximum production capacity of 3 million wheels per year by the end of the year this is a very ambitious project that will take us to other plants for an investment of more than US$500 million" COAH - Miba is investing US$25 million to set up in Ramos Arizpe to manufacture components for the automotive industry as well as turbines for wind turbines and manufacturing for agribusiness The company will have customers such as John Deere and Caterpillar "We are very proud today to strengthen our trade cooperation with the European Union because it is a great achievement for Coahuila to establish trade relations with Austria," said The Governor of the state highlighted that so far this year there has been an important advance in private investment which has helped in the generation of jobs and opportunities for workers in the southeast region informed that they are a company that has grown over the last 96 years and currently has US$1.2 billion in sales one of the world's largest Tier 1 automotive suppliers At the start of operations of Marelli's Ramos Arizpe plant the governor of the state was invited by the general manager of Planta Marelli Humberto Lopes; the manager of Human Resources of Powertrain Mexico Magneti Marelli and the director of Human Resources North America of MM At the start of operations of the Ramos Arizpe plant it was announced that US$17.4 million were invested which will generate 250 new direct jobs in a production area of 18,000 square meters the state governor welcomed this new plant which adds to the growth of this Italian company in Coahuila dedicated to the production of powertrain components for the automotive industry to whom he said that within two years they will be the best plant in the world in addition to emphasizing that their workers come first and he predicted continued growth in the state the manager of Human Resources Powertrain Mexico Magneti Marelli mentioned that this plant becomes the fourth project installed in Coahuila an entity that is distinguished for its qualified labor force and for guaranteeing the best conditions for companies to settle in Marelli's Director of Human Resources North America thanked the State Government for the facilities granted to achieve the expansion and consolidation of this project announced the expansion of its plant in Ramos Arizpe Coahuila in which it will invest US$70 million and create 700 jobs "The expansion announcements fill me with pride because it is the ratification of the confidence that companies have in Coahuila and Mexico," said Coahuila Governor Miguel Ángel Riquelme Solís at the event The state governor highlighted that this is the second company so far this year to open and informed that next week he will announce two more: one in the Southeast Region and another in the North Region He pointed out that the average number of company investment or expansion announcements is three or four per month which speaks of the competitiveness of the state and the confidence it generates in investors Coahuila's skilled labor today is mentioned in Mexico and worldwide," he said He also highlighted the good security indicators that Coahuila has being one of the safest states in the country will transfer the production of tractor cabs to its Ramos Arizpe plant a process that is expected to be completed in 2024 which specializes in agricultural machinery plant will see an impact on at least 250 jobs "The decision to move cab production ensures that the company can balance labor needs within the tight labor market while ensuring that Waterloo can open up space to manufacture new products," the company said in a statement the Ramos Arizpe plant will be responsible for manufacturing tractor cabs and the move is expected to be completed by 2024 bringing jobs to the Southeast Region of the state has plants for the manufacture of hydraulic cylinders front loaders for agricultural and utility tractors Mexico – Authorities are reporting that Clayton Strong Strong had fled Texas in August after authorities discovered Shirley Weatherly shot and killed Weatherly was discovered on Aug 6 in front of her house in Springtown Strong had a murder warrant out for his arrest before getting caught in Ramos Arizpe Early stages of the investigation led investigators to Eagle Pass where video footage was obtained of Strong disposing of a weapon in a department-store parking lot Strong was arrested in Mexico on charges of unlawful possession of weapons “We can confirm Clayton Strong was arrested in Ramos Arizpe Mexico on firearm charges,” said Parker County Sheriff Russ Authier “Mexican authorities eventually learned Strong had an active murder warrant and contacted my office.” Strong has now been returned to Texas where he faces murder charges COAH - With an investment of US$10 million the Chinese company Paslin-Mexico will install an automotive manufacturing plant in the Cactus Valley Industrial Park construction and implementation of automation and assembly systems will generate an initial workforce of 70 workers mainly technicians and engineers," informed Wu Jonjua He also explained that the plant will be ready to start operations next July and will be supported by 300 high-tech robots for the production that will be focused on supplying the Tesla plant emphasized that the state government is working to offer investors legal certainty skilled labor and road and rail infrastructure He also announced that in the next few days the municipal authorities of the Saltillo-Ramos Arizpe and Arteaga metropolitan area will present a plan to maintain the growth of the Southeast region which are required to continue with orderly growth and consolidate the development of the economy COAH - With an investment of US$60 million Jiaxipera inaugurated its plant in Ramos Arizpe The Chinese company dedicated to the manufacture of high-efficiency refrigeration compressors will generate 600 new jobs in the state to produce 6 million compressors per year "The most valuable thing we have in the state is the skilled workforce the hardworking women and men of Coahuila in this great region who continue to set an example," said the Governor of Coahuila said that one of the reasons why his company decided to invest in Coahuila was the qualified labor force that the state has and the good relationship with the Government of Coahuila The Governor also informed that in the month of March according to figures from the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) 21,430 new jobs have been created in the state indicated that thanks to the economic and security policies implemented by Governor Miguel Riquelme his municipality has positioned itself as one of the most important industrial and economic development poles in the country Jiaxipera México is located in the Santa María Industrial Park COAH – Automotive investments continue to arrive in Coahuila with the most recent announcement of Matcor Matsu's expansion in Ramos Arizpe On behalf of Governor Miguel Ángel Riquelme Solís attended the announcement of the company's expansion which will invest US$10.4 million in the process is a Tier 1 supplier to the automotive sector that specializes in the production of vehicle seats This expansion brings Matcor Matsu's cumulative amount of investment in the Ramos Arizpe plant to US$100.4 million The plant was inaugurated in 2019 with an initial investment of US$90 million and generated 950 jobs Some of Matcor Matsu's customers include General Motors Bres Garza recalled that the State Government and the Municipality of Ramos Arizpe make it their task to accompany companies in their installation celebrated the fact that in the first two months of 2023 four investments have been announced for his municipality which positions it as the one that generates the most jobs in Coahuila a Colombian multinational with 140 years of business history dedicated to the manufacture and commercialization of products for the home through its subsidiary Porcelana Corona de México S.A acquired the toilet plant of the German company Villeroy & Boch AG in Ramos Arizpe to increase its installed production capacity in the country “The human team and the installed capacity of the sanitation plant in Ramos Arizpe will be a key factor in contributing to consolidate and strengthen Corona’s operations at the Pan-American level as well as ensuring the supply of our clients in Mexico and other markets,” said Luis Fernando Mejía vice president of the Corona Bath and Kitchen Business Division Corona reaches three bathroom finishing plants in Mexico where it is present with its own operation through its subsidiary Porcelana Corona de México S.A the company reaches a total of 11 finishing plants for bathrooms and kitchens adding three in Colombia and two in the United States Corona is consolidated with 28 manufacturing plants in the U.S and Latin America of its business divisions of bathrooms It should be noted that Seale & Associates was the exclusive financial advisor to Villeroy & Boch in this transition COAH - The company Posco International Mexico E-Mobility has inaugurated a new plant in the municipality of Ramos Arizpe with which it expects to generate up to 200 direct jobs for the region The Korean capital company invested US#100 million and is mainly dedicated to manufacturing producing motor cores for electric vehicles commented that this is the 63rd company to be installed in the state so far in 2023 The plant will be headquartered in the "Chuy María" Industrial Park in Ramos Arizpe "You come to consolidate the electromobility industry you come to solidify this industry that a few months ago began to establish itself in Coahuila Posco will have our institutional support to continue growing and producing more every day to face the challenges imposed by electromobility in the world," said the governor thanked the local government for its support to consolidate this project and asked for their collaboration so that they can continue with the investment process in the next stage of the company He highlighted the strategic location of Saltillo and Ramos Arizpe assured that the economic relationship between Korea and Mexico is becoming more and more consolidated and expressed his gratitude to the State of Coahuila and Ramos Arizpe for their invaluable support in the construction process of Posco congratulated Posco's directors for their decision to invest in Coahuila and for the announcement of the second stage of this company Also present at Posco's inauguration were Young Hak Ko director Posco Mobility Solution; Kye In Lee COAH – Mahle announced an investment of US$58 million in the Chuy María Industrial Park in the municipality of Ramos Arizpe This investment by the German company with production units in the Saltillo-Ramos Arizpe and Santa Maria industrial park will generate 400 new sources of employment Mahle has two production units in the Saltillo-Ramos Arizpe Industrial Park The German company has four factories in the region: Mahle Behr Mexico COAH - Kongsberg Automotive (KA) has officially opened its plant in Ramos Arizpe marking a considerable milestone for the company This facility represents a significant expansion and relocation from KA's previous location in the region since 2018 highlighting KA's commitment to growth and innovation The plant spans more than 15,500 square meters and is equipped with advanced technologies to support the manufacturing of Flow Control Systems (FCS) products such as Raufoss® Couplings high-performance hoses such as Fluoro-Comp® as well as powertrain and battery electric vehicle (BEV) applications for commercial vehicles "The KA Ramos Arizpe plant not only strengthens our global presence but also supports our ambitious plan to continue to double the FCS business in North America over the next three years by increasing our market share with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the region," says Linda Nyquist Evenrud The opening of the Ramos Arizpe plant consolidates Kongsberg Automotive's position as a global leader in innovative and sustainable mobility solutions while underscoring its continued commitment to growth and operational excellence COAH - With a significant investment of US$80 million the Canadian company Skyjack celebrated the inauguration of the expansion of its plant in the Chuy María Industrial Park This strategic step not only represents a boost for local industry but also promises considerable growth in production capacity and employment in the region The inauguration ceremony was attended by the Governor of the State who highlighted the dynamism and growth that the state is experiencing which has led to the expansion of established companies such as Skyjack the President reiterated his commitment to attracting investment and announced concrete plans to establish representative offices in Asia with the objective of fostering economic promotion at an international level Skyjack has been a major player in the production of aerial platform or elevators for various industries production capacity is projected to increase significantly from 12 units per day to an estimated 55 units per day or around 20,000 units per year Company executives stated that this expansion will not only boost production they plan to increase the number of employees by 20% in the coming months to meet growing demand both in the North American market and in the Asian and European markets announced an investment of US$37 million for its expansion in the southeast region of Coahuila in Mexico the expansion is expected to generate around 250 jobs Tupy is also expected to increase its production of metal engine parts by 25% Tupy is engaged in the manufacture of gasoline engines and their parts for automotive vehicles as well as in the development and production of cast structural components of high geometric and metallurgical complexity but the truth is that the southeast region is strengthened with this investment For us there is great satisfaction for the companies that are already here and for those that decide to expand here in Coahuila," commented the governor the expansion of the machining plant will consist of a construction of more than 5,000 square meters who also pointed out that with the announcement of Tupy 27 companies have arrived in Coahuila so far this year The Brazilian multinational develops and produces structural components in cast iron of high geometric and metallurgical complexity These engineering solutions are applied in the transportation agribusiness and energy generation sectors and contribute to people's quality of life by promoting access to health its production is concentrated in Brazilian plants in Betim/MG and Joinville/SC the company has more than 19,000 employees and recorded 10.2 billion euros in total revenues in 2022 RAMOS ARIZPE – General Motors announced a US$1 billion investment in its manufacturing plant in Ramos Arizpe in order to expand the plant to manufacture electric cars in Mexico starting in 2023. the company explained that in the first stage it will inaugurate a new paint plant with innovative technology which will begin operations in June of this year "This investment will serve to prepare the complex for an expansion in the Assembly and Global Propulsion Systems Plants in order to make the Ramos Arizpe facility the company's fifth manufacturing site in North America," the company said It is worth mentioning that General Motors in Ramos Arizpe began construction work on its new facilities within the complex where electric vehicles of GM brands will be produced starting in 2023 batteries and electric components will be produced starting in the second half of 2021 with the manufacture of "Drive Units" the propulsion system that drives electric vehicles "We are very proud to contribute to GM's Vision of zero collisions zero congestion by contributing to the manufacture of electric vehicles," said Francisco Garza This investment will also include improvements to the general infrastructure of the complex General Motors wants to produce exclusively electric cars at its plant in Ramos Arizpe The revelation stems from a tweet from Mexico’s Ministry of Economy after a meeting with GM representatives representatives of the company had stated at the meeting with Economy Minister Raquel Buenrostro that the plant in Ramos Arizpe “will produce only electric vehicles from 2024” It is also expected to create 5,000 jobs in the process General Motors began converting the Ramos Arizpe plant to produce electric cars last year it was still said that the production of combustion cars would continue in the old part of the factory for the time being The company has not yet officially confirmed the change of plans with the only source so far being the tweet from the ministry La Sria. de Economía, Raquel Buenrostro, se reunió con General Motors. Informaron que en 2024 su complejo industrial de Ramos Arizpe, Coahuila, producirá solo vehículos eléctricos. Anunciaron el incremento de 5 mil empleos, fomentando la inclusión de género en su plantilla. pic.twitter.com/qatRlGLLwO — Economía México (@SE_mx) January 3, 2023 In the future, GM will build the Chevrolet electric models Blazer EV and Equinox EV in the Mexican plant the Honda model Prologue could also be built in the plant as this vehicle is also based on GM’s Ultium platform as part of a cooperation For the internal combustion models – at least for the Equinox – this does not necessarily mean the complete end: The Equinox also comes off the production line at GM’s San Luis Potosi plant gmauthority.com COAH – Governor Miguel Ángel Riquelme Solís attended the inauguration of the second plant of the Korean company MKDC a manufacturing company dedicated to the production of auto parts the expansion project was announced with an investment of US$70 million and the generation of 600 jobs Riquelme Solís pointed out that this new plant will strengthen the manufacturing processes of aluminum parts for the automotive industry He also reported that in the first two months of the year "Thanks to Kodako for staying and growing in Coahuila; these projects will remain will make economic strengths for our entity," Governor Miguel Riquelme pointed out "The investment announced today by MKDC is a clear sign that Coahuila and Ramos Arizpe are fertile land for business development and I am sure it will greatly strengthen the value chain of our local industry," said José María Morales Padilla informed that within two years they will be producing at one hundred percent of their capacity The Governor was also accompanied by Edna Dávalos Elizondo director of Whirlpool's Ramos Arizpe plant received the Women MAKE America Awards in Washington DC as one of the 100 Women Leaders in Manufacturing from the Manufacturing Institute thanks to her outstanding work and exceptional results in the industry and is in charge of the company's most important production project in the region which consists of the expansion of the plant with an investment of more than US$160 million Susana Zazueta represents Whirlpool's commitment to the communities through her support of social responsibility and environmental actions In addition to being the director of this important plant friend and has motivated numerous women in their personal and professional growth “I am very honored by this recognition and it is an invitation to continue working to close the gender gap Today's women bring strong skills to the industry and together we must forge the path for the girls of the future,” she added The Women MAKE Awards is an award that identifies the best talent in the industry and encourages honorees to mentor and support the next generation of female talent to pursue careers in the manufacturing industry labor peace and skilled labor determined the construction of Daimay's Industrial Plants III and IV in the city of Ramos Arizpe in which US$32 million were invested and 1,000 direct jobs were generated their construction began in September of last year and now they are fully engaged in the production of headliners and visors for vehicle interiors and executives of the business consortium headed by the general manager of Campus Daimay the state governor cut the inaugural ribbon of the two new plants the governor highlighted the consortium's determination because despite the challenges derived from the COVID-19 pandemic He recalled that a little more than 13 months ago he also inaugurated Plant II and laid the first stone for the expansion of the company COAHUILA - Lennox held the groundbreaking ceremony for its fourth plant in the state of Coahuila with which it expects to generate 700 new jobs for the southeastern region of the state "I appreciate the cooperation and teamwork we have had especially because they have been very consistent in generating direct jobs Now it is our turn to demonstrate to you the unity that exists in Coahuila and the interlocking of society government and the business sector," commented Governor Miguel Ángel Riquelme Solís the governor pointed out that 240,000 commercial trucks currently circulate in Coahuila a figure that could increase in the coming years with the implementation of the northern economic corridor which will connect the ports of Mazatlán and Manzanillo with the border cities of Acuña and Piedras Negras to improve the link between the United States and Canada and the main industrial centers of the state Lennox is dedicated to the manufacture of air conditioning systems for the industrial residential and now with this plant will cover the commercial segment company inaugurated its third plant in the municipality of Ramos Arizpe; the goal of the expansion was to create at least 560 new jobs reaching a total of 3,500 jobs in Coahuila The first plant began operations in Coahuila in 2008 and to date has invested more than 330 million dollars according to data from the State Government 2014 /PRNewswire/ - Magna International Inc announced today that its Magna Powertrain (MPT) operating unit has placed a symbolic first stone at the site of a new manufacturing facility in Ramos Arizpe MPT hosted a groundbreaking ceremony today for customer representatives employees and government officials to commemorate the start of construction (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20140429/81594) the facility will be the third building at MPT's growing operation in Ramos Arizpe and is expected to be approximately 16,000 square meters (172,000 square feet) MPT Ramos will create jobs for an additional 230 people at full capacity and produce all-wheel drive systems for vehicles made by Volkswagen's luxury brand Audi Magna's investment to build the facility is approximately $75 million USD The launch of the plant is scheduled for 2016 "MPT Ramos has become a global Center of Excellence for Magna Powertrain's AWD and 4WD product lines," said Jake Hirsch "This new facility will allow us to extend our AWD capabilities and further our position as a world leader in this field." MPT established its presence in Ramos Arizpe in 1999 and today employs more than 1,400 people at two facilities which produce AWD and 4WD systems for leading global automotive companies More than two million axles and driveline products were produced by MPT Ramos in 2013 Magna has more than 22,000 employees throughout its 29 manufacturing operations and one product development is a global supplier for the automotive industry with full capabilities in powertrain design Complete system integration sets us apart from our competitors and our innovations make important contributions to the overall performance of vehicles around the world: they aim to improve fuel economy In line with increasing environmental pressure many of Magna Powertrain's innovations focus on electronically controlled technologies supporting the quest for improved efficiency and reduced emissions and sales offices are situated close to our global customer base stretching throughout all regions of the world Image with caption: " (CNW Group/Magna International Inc.)". Image available at: http://photos.newswire.ca/images/download/20140429_C5614_PHOTO_EN_39751.jpg Do not sell or share my personal information: The statement “Stop the EV jobs bloodbath!” published by the International Workers Alliance of Rank-and-File Committees (IWA-RFC) in the context of a looming strike by U.S and Canadian autoworkers has elicited a powerful response by autoworkers in Mexico who support its call for a joint international struggle against the threat of hundreds of thousands of layoffs in the transition to electric vehicles (EV) According to several analyses cited by the document EV batteries require a fifth of the workforce compared to internal combustion engines and EV powertrains have 80 percent fewer moving parts the implementation of new automated technologies and streamlined designs will reduce even more the necessary parts and labor hours a young worker in the city of Matamoros who participated in the massive rebellion against the auto parts companies and the trade unions in 2019 said in support of the statement: “There have been no changes here yet we have the issue that companies have left and fellow workers have been left unemployed The union that they belong to has done nothing to help We are following the subject of the US strike with great interest.”  A worker at Schumex Schumacher in Matamoros which produces car battery chargers and other electrical components there have been layoffs of union and supervising workers Very few of us are left in the plant and there is almost no work.” A switch to producing EV chargers was announced which the company is exploiting to cut back wages and benefits “There are rumors that they want to hire new workers and to let go those who have not been fired at 70 percent of their seniority and to pay instead the lowest wage a worker at the auto-parts company Tridonex in Matamoros responded positively to the statement while stating the widely held opinion that “It is a fact but we are still 10 years away from that since [gasoline cars] have not stopped being a mode of transportation even though they will become obsolete in the future.”  a worker expressed support for a strike by US and Canadian autoworkers and for the demand by the IWA-RFC that the companies disclose which plants are slated for closing and which workers they plan to fire as part of the transition to electric vehicles the union nor anybody comments about anything Most workers don’t know the importance of the parts that we are assembling They never explain to us what it does or what function it serves in the vehicle I tell them that they should explain it to us.”  Another Silao autoworker commented: “That is a very interesting article It is important to spread the word to develop the consciousness of the working class.” He added that despite promises surrounding the new North American free trade agreement of improvements for workers “we are still facing the same vulnerabilities.”  Mexican government officials stated that the transition to the “electric era” in the auto industry was a “20-year” process But there was a turnabout when plans to mine lithium and produce lithium batteries in Mexico were concretized amid announcements by the Joe Biden administration in the United States to boost EV production in the region including billions of dollars in public subsidies The Biden administration has floated the goal of shifting up to two-thirds of all new vehicles to EVs by 2032 while California will ban gasoline car sales by 2035 to turn this Mexican state bordering Arizona into a model for EV manufacturing and turn half of the country’s fleet to electric or hybrid While the infrastructure and policies for driving EVs in Mexico are far less developed than in the United States the transition for manufacturing them is far advanced Almost eight out of every 10 cars and nine out of every 10 parts assembled in Mexico are exported to the United States 896,000 of the nearly 1 million autoworkers in Mexico work at parts suppliers which are expected to be the most severely affected by the accelerated transition to electric cars automation and the integration of the North American supply chains have been sharply accelerated as US and Canadian imperialism escalate their economic and military confrontation against China who has called for “stopping” the “threat” of Chinese growth and boasted of how much US military equipment gets produced in Mexico has entirely subordinated the country to the US-led war drive against China Electric vehicle production in Mexico is already expected to increase this year by 82 percent up to 142,000 units A recent study by researcher Karen Sánchez González at the Colegio de la Frontera Norte precisely on the BMW plant at San Luis Potosi describes the transition to EV and the introduction of automation as one inseparable “industrial revolution” in the auto industry “This destruction is focused on tasks carried out by half-skilled or unskilled workers that include assembly paint or the so-called routine activities,” adding that these processes are precisely those that predominate in Mexico chips and computer technologies associated with the vehicles are rapidly growing in Mexico Sánchez concludes that these will have a limited impact on jobs which will be focused on highly skilled and specialized technicians government officials and trade union bureaucracies in Mexico are conspiring to conceal the plans for the massive elimination of jobs in the coming years as they drool over the billions in new investments service and construction concessions and profits as junior partners—as well a from corruption—the transition is falsely being presented as a boon to Mexican autoworkers Mexican president Andrés Manuel López Obrador (known as AMLO) has led this propaganda campaign After Tesla announced the building of a “superfactory” in Monterrey which is expected to assemble between half a million to a million electric vehicles yearly many jobs.” It is worth noting that AMLO also almost overnight dropped his opposition to the location due to water supply issues in the metropolis of 5.2 million people Tesla is expected to employ only between 5,000 and 6,000 workers directly which began EV production in Mexico this year produced 743,000 combustion engine units in 2022 with over 23,000 workers López Obrador presented the shift to EVs as an opportunity for job creation and even to “combat poverty.” He said reflecting his hostility to the super-exploited workers “This is what we are looking for: the arrival of investments and the generation of well-paid jobs” in the auto industry Climate change induced by fossil fuels poses an existential threat to workers globally and combating it demands an urgent restructuring of energy generation This has nothing to do with the calculations of the ruling elites Any solution must be globally coordinated and planned which makes it incompatible with the continuation of the profit system and nation states The transition to EVs cannot be allowed to take place at workers’ expense Social ownership and workers’ democratic control of the auto industry are needed so that this transition can be carried out through a massive improvement of workers’ living standards and working conditions throughout the world.