BMW shifts leadership as Mexico plant enters new phase Klaus von Moltke moves from Steyr to lead BMW’s San Luis Potosí plant, signalling a new phase in the site’s global role. The transition follows major progress in Steyr’s electric drive and hydrogen programmes and marks Harald Gottsche’s return to Austria as plant director. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Nissan-Mercedes JV shuts Mexican plant amid tariff storm The COMPAS facility in Aguascalientes will close in May 2026, ending a decade-long partnership between two automotive giants as trade pressures and Nissan's financial crisis reshape North American manufacturing. Ilkhan Ozsevim
Nissan to close Mexico plant in global production realignment Nissan is shutting its Cuernavaca plant to streamline operations under its global Re:Nissan plan with production shifting to Aguascalientes and interest from Chinese OEMs in the facility’s future. Charlie Blackie-Kelly Emily Uwemedimo
