Summary: Kia will invest over US$600 million in Nuevo Leon to expand production, advance electric vehicle manufacturing and implement sustainability infrastructure, reinforcing Mexico’s role in global automotive electrification. The investment strengthens the Pesqueria automotive cluster, supports export diversification beyond the US and aligns with broader industry modernization amid trade uncertainty and shifting production strategies. The expansion affects automotive suppliers, workforce development, and regional manufacturing competitiveness, positioning Nuevo Leon as a key hub for sustainable mobility and global vehicle exports.
Kia will invest more than US$600 million in Nuevo Leon to expand production, advance electric mobility and implement sustainability projects, state officials announced during a working tour in South Korea led by Governor Samuel García. The…
