San Luis Potosí auto cluster sees potential for Chinese manufacturing investment
BYD is among the Chinese automakers that have expressed interest in opening a plant in Mexico. But neither BYD nor any other Chinese automaker has opened a plant in the country to date. The post San Luis Potosí auto cluster sees potential for Chinese manufacturing investment appeared first on Mexico News Daily
The San Luis Potosí Automotive Cluster, a local industry group, believes it may be feasible for a Chinese automaker to establish a plant within the state of San Luis Potosí, according to its president Alberto Rosales Reyna. While the cluster has not definitively confirmed any new automotive plant projects in the area, Rosales suggested the possibility of a significant investment in the production of Chinese vehicles in Mexico, aimed at increasing local content and fostering Chinese production in the state.
The region's geographical location, skilled workforce, proximity to supply chains, and support from the local government make San Luis Potosí an attractive destination for automotive investment. Chinese automaker BYD has shown interest in opening a plant in Mexico, but none have yet established a plant in the country. The San Luis Potosí Automotive Cluster, in collaboration with the state Ministry of Economic Development, is organizing a B2B networking event named Automotive Connection Potosí 2026.
Scheduled for November 11-12 in San Luis Potosí city, the event is expected to generate over US $100 million in business opportunities, with over 1,500 B2B meetings planned for over 500 suppliers, including automotive sector buyers such as BMW and Stellantis.
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