{
  "id": 13705439,
  "title": "Borderlands Mexico: US takes 76% of vehicle exports as September shipments plunge",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/11/borderlands-mexico-us-takes-76-of-vehicle-exports-as-september",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-10-11T11:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "FreightWaves",
    "slug": "freightwaves",
    "url": "https://www.freightwaves.com/news/borderlands-mexico-us-takes-76-of-vehicle-exports-as-september-shipments-plunge"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the latest Borderlands Mexico report, the United States accounted for 76% of Mexico's light-vehicle exports during the first nine months of 2026, as September shipments declined sharply. Over 1.93 million light vehicles were exported from Mexico to the U.S., marking a 11.9% decrease compared to September 2025. Meanwhile, light truck production dominated the market, making up 79% of total vehicle manufacturing. Major automakers like General Motors, Nissan, Ford Motor, and Volkswagen reported significant declines in production. DSV, a global logistics provider, expanded its operations in McAllen, Texas, to support cross-border freight and supply chain services. Texas A&M International University secured proposed federal funding for an AI-powered logistics project in Laredo, aimed at improving freight movement efficiency.",
  "summary": "This week in Borderlands Mexico: US takes 76% of vehicle exports as September shipments plunge; DSV expands US-Mexico freight operations with new McAllen office; and Texas university seeks $772,700 for AI-powered Laredo freight project. The post Borderlands Mexico: US takes 76% of vehicle exports as September shipments plunge appeared first on FreightWaves .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}