On this GlobalAutoIndustry.com Audio Interview “Mexico Auto Gross sales & Manufacturing: Winners and Losers” Ron Hesse speaks with Thomas Karig. Thomas is a speaker and unbiased advisor on automotive business and overseas commerce points, in addition to on Governance/ESG system implementation. He teaches Company Governance & Integrity on the IESDE Faculty of Administration in Puebla, Mexico. Beforehand he labored for Volkswagen de Mexico in a number of administration positions for 37 years. Most lately, as VP of Company Relations and the Compliance Officer. He was a member of the Board of Administrators of the Mexican Affiliation of the Automotive Trade, the Affiliation of Mexican Truck Producers, in addition to the Mexican-German Chamber of Trade and Commerce, the final three years serving as Chairman. Thomas sits on the Board of Administrators of firms within the auto components and actual property sectors.
Within the 11-minute Audio Interview, Mr. Karig discusses these questions:
- Most auto markets haven’t recovered absolutely from the pandemic (besides China…). How did automotive gross sales in Mexico do in 2023?
- There are round 40 automotive manufacturers competing for purchasers in Mexico right now. How are the legacy manufacturers holding up towards the newcomers?
- Mexico has maintained its place because the #7 automotive producing nation. How a lot dynamism is there by way of manufacturing volumes and investments in manufacturing services?
- What can we count on for 2024? What do the first Q figures inform us?