Guangzhou Automobile Group Co. (GAC) said it will begin assembling vehicles in Mexico in the second half of this year, becoming the first Chinese automaker to establish a production facility in the country.
GAC said the plant will build gasoline, hybrid, plug-in hybrid and fully electric sedans, SUVs, pickups and crossovers for the Mexican market. The company did not disclose the plant’s location, investment or expected annual output; GAC began selling in Mexico in late 2023 and delivered more than 7,000 units in its first year and 10,000 in 2025.
The move forms part of GAC’s "One GAC 2.0" global strategy, and reports point to possible acquisition of one of two Nissan sites—CIVAC or COMPAS—though GAC has not confirmed a site. Mexico imposed 50 percent tariffs on Chinese car imports earlier this year, and local assembly would allow GAC to avoid those tariffs; more details are expected in June.
This report is based on information originally published by MotorTrend.
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