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Chinese carmakers look to Mexico as the auto market slows
Chinese manufacturers are considering a production base closer to North America as the industry faces increasingly difficult prospects.
9 October 2026 1 min read 10 views
Chinese automakers are considering expanding into Mexico, which could provide a gateway to the North American market. The strategy would bring production closer to customers and help them deal with potential trade barriers.
The move comes as the industry faces a challenging outlook, with softer demand, intense competition and pressure on prices, especially in the electric-vehicle segment. An industry executive described the prospects as particularly difficult.