Latest news with #Aguascalientes
Motor 1
7 days ago
- Automotive
- Motor 1
Nissan planea cerrar otra fábrica de la Frontier en Latinoamérica
En marzo pasado, cuando Nissan anunció que cerrará su producción industrial en la Argentina, la marca japonesa informó que la fabricación de la pick-up Frontier/Navara para toda Latinoamérica se concentraría en México: en la histórica Planta Civac de Morelos ( ver comunicado ). Sin embargo, la Planta Civac ahora también quedó en la mira de una nueva serie de recortes a nivel mundial, que está encarando la automotriz japonesa para salir de su crisis global. Según informó Automotive News , esta fábrica de México cerrará sus puertas a comienzos de 2027. El plan de bajar las persianas de la Planta Civac es todo un símbolo que grafica el grado de dificultades que atraviesa la empresa: en 1966, esta fábrica de México fue la primera que Nissan abrió afuera de Japón. En casi 60 años de historia se convirtió en un emblema de la expansión mundial de la compañía. Hoy la Planta Civac opera con dos líneas de producción. En la Línea 1 se fabrica la pick-up Frontier/Navara para toda Latinoamérica. Es la camioneta más vendida de México y buena parte de Centroamérica. En la Línea 2 se produce en la actualidad el Versa . Sin embargo, ya se sabe que la Línea 2 cesará su actividad a fin de año, para trasladar ese sedán a la otra fábrica que Nissan tiene en México: el complejo de Nissan Mexicana A2 de Aguascalientes, que hoy produce los modelos Sentra y Kicks . ¿Y la Frontier/Navara? Todo indica que se mudará a la Planta Compas . Es otro centro industrial que Nissan tiene en Aguascalientes y que está ubicado muy cerca de la Planta A2: se inauguró en julio de 2015 en alianza con Renault y Mercedes-Benz . En la actualidad, la Planta Compas produce los modelos Infiniti QX50, Infiniti QX55 y Mercedes-Benz Clase GLB , pero se encuentra en medio de una reconversión tras el enfriamiento de la alianza entre Renault-Nissan y Mercedes-Benz . En caso de que se libere la capacidad industrial de la Planta Compas, podría comenzar la mudanza de la línea de producción de la Frontier/Navara desde Morelos hacia Aguascalientes. La Planta Civac hoy apera a sólo un tercio de su capacidad industrial, mientras que las dos fábricas de Aguascalientes se encuentran cercanas al 79% de sus posibilidades. Del mismo modo en que ocurrió con la Fábrica Santa Isabel en Córdoba, Nissan padece su propia crisis financiera interna. Pero, además, todavía sufre los coletazos de la fallida alianza con Mercedes-Benz, que que se desencadenó a partir de la cancelación de la pick-up Clase X ( leer historia ). A pesar de ser una fábrica anticuada, la Planta Civac de México podría tener un futuro bajo otra empresa. Automotive News citó a fuentes cercanas con la negociación acerca de una posible compra del establecimiento por parte de marcas chinas como BYD y Saic . El informe completo de Automotive News sobre los planes de cierre de la Planta Civac en México se publica acá abajo. C.C. Galería: Nissan México - Planta Civac 10 Fuente: Motor1 Argentina ADEMÁS En el Twitter de @Motor1Argentina Notas relacionadas Nissan anunció que deja de producir vehículos en Argentina Renault Argentina también confirmó el fin de la pick-up Alaskan Cómo se vive el "día después" de la despedida industrial de Nissan Argentina "Si al país le va bien, vamos seguir teniendo una buena presencia en Argentina" Compartí esta nota Facebook X LinkedIn Flipboard Reddit WhatsApp E-Mail Enviá tu noticia a novedades@ Ocultar comunicado de prensa Leer comunicado de prensa Nota de Automotive News Nissan shutting Mexico plant that was company's first outside Japan by early 2027 By Urvaksh Karkaria Nissan Motor Co. plans to shrink its industrial footprint in Mexico by ending production at two assembly plants, including a manufacturing joint venture with Mercedes-Benz. According to two people with knowledge of the matter, Nissan is expected to shut down its nearly 60-year-old Civac plant in south-central Mexico no later than March 2027, the end of the Japanese carmaker's business year. Additionally, Nissan is expected to dissolveits COMPAS joint venture with Mercedes after crossover production at the 2.37-million-square-foot factory in Aguascalientes, Mexico, concludes early next year. Nissan will end production of two Infiniti crossovers at the COMPAS plant in late 2025. Mercedes will halt GLB crossover production in the first quarter next year, according to AutoForecast Solutions. Nissan manufactures the Navara and Latin America Frontier pickups at Civac, which was the company's first manufacturing operation outside Japan. According to a source, Nissan will consolidate production from Civac at two company-owned factories in Aguascalientes, about 365 miles northwest. Chinese automotive juggernauts such as BYD and SAIC could be interested in Civac as they seek North American capacity to fuel high-octane growth plans. The factory closures are part of a global manufacturing retrenchment for Nissan as its global sales have plunged nearly 40 percent since before the pandemic. Facing its largest financial loss in a quarter-century, Nissan plans to shutter seven assembly plants and cut capacity by nearly 30 percent to 2.5 million vehicles by the 2027 fiscal year. The company has said sites in Japan, India and Argentina will close, and it's also expected to close factories in Thailand and South Africa. Spokesperson Brian Brockman said Nissan is reviewing the integration and closure of some of its global production sites: 'However, this process has not yet been concluded,' Brockman said. 'If any decisions are made, we will provide information at the appropriate time.' The 4.4-million-square-foot Civac factory in Jiutepec is outdated and no longer cost-effective to operate, a source told Automotive News. The assembly plant has been a cornerstone of the automaker's global expansion. It opened in 1966 with a single production line that built the Datsun Bluebird. In 1972, Nissan started exporting vehicles from Civac, which has built more than 6 million vehicles and created thousands of jobs in the decades since. According to AutoForecast Solutions, Civac last year produced 80,000 pickups and operated at less than a third of its capacity. This year, Nissan plans to build 57,000 vehicles there, a fraction of the 294,000 units the plant assembled in 2016. In March, Nissan said it would end Frontier production at a Renault-operated factory in Córdoba, Argentina, and consolidate Latin American pickup production at Civac. By year's end, Nissan will reduce the Mexico plant from two assembly lines to one, a source said. In response to President Donald Trump's 25 percent tariff on Mexican-made cars, Nissan has stopped building unprofitable trims of the Sentra and Kicks for the U.S. market, freeing capacity in Aguascalientes to absorb Civac production. It plans to discontinue U.S. sales of the Versa next year, creating additional room in Aguascalientes. AutoForecast Solutions said Nissan's two Aguascalientes factories are operating at 79 percent of their capacity and can absorb the pickups from Civac. While financially troubled Nissan cannot afford to operate an underutilized plant such as Civac, the automaker will be walking away from a hefty investment and a skilled workforce built over decades. Closing Civac also is politically sensitive, given its heritage and economic significance. Last year, Mexico accounted for 20 percent of Nissan's North American sales. A deal with Honda, which reportedly is interested in building a Frontier-based pickup for the U.S. market, could have ramped up Civac's assembly lines, a source said. However, Trump's tariffs on Mexican imports have made that unlikely. AutoForecast Solutions Vice President Sam Fiorani said Civac would present an 'economical first step to local production' for a Chinese automaker. 'A brownfield plant would require an investment in the hundreds of millions of dollars rather than the billions of dollars needed for a greenfield plant,' Fiorani said. 'A ready-and-willing and trained workforce would be a highlight of such an acquisition.'
The Sun
7 days ago
- Automotive
- The Sun
Crisis-hit car brand ‘to close another two major plants' – days after shutting flagship factory with 2,400 workers
A STRUGGLING car brand will reportedly close another two major plants - days after shutting a flagship factory. The brand is planning to close the plants down as part of its huge global restructuring plan. 3 Nissan has been battling with rising debt and manufacturing in recent years, forcing the company to desperately re-evaluate its business strategy. The company launched its Re:Nissan initiative, in which it is earmarking factories across the world for closure. Now, according to Automotive News,, Nissan is has earmarked two factories in Mexico for closure. Nissan is planning to close its Civac plant in Morelos and the Cooperation Manufacturing Plant Aguascalientes (COMPAS) plant in Aguascalientes. Both factories are set to close by 2027, putting thousands of jobs at risk. The Civac plant has been producing cars since 1966 and was the very first international manufacturing site that Nissan ever owned. It currently produces the South American version of the Frontier, the N18 Versa and the Mexico-only V-Drive. Meanwhile, COMPAS was only opened 10 years ago as a collaboration between Mercedes-Benz and Nissan. The plant produced the Mercedes GLB in 2019, the Infiniti QX50 in 2017, and the QX55 in 2021 - all of which are set to end production. The Sun have approached Nissan for comment about the closure. Final days for Nissan drivers to claim $5k from 'defect' settlement – you can get multiple payouts by filling in form The news comes after Nissan closed its flagship factory in the Kanagawa Prefecture south of Tokyo. The factory will close at the end of the 2027 fiscal year in March 2028. Over 2400 jobs will be lost in the closure, which Nissan says was a 'touch but necessary decision'. Chief Executive Ivan Espinosa said: 'I believe it's a vital step toward overcoming our current challenges and building a sustainable future. 'The world is changing by the minute.' The car manufacturer is planning to reduce its 17 plants down to just 10. Nissan has been battling with falling vehicle sales in China, huge restructuring costs and US President Donald Trump's international tariff war. Trump's tariffs have raised the cost of importing vehicles, causing car sales of many different brands to nosedive across the world. 3
Yahoo
22-07-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Nissan Plans to Shutter Mexican Factories in Cost-Cutting Move
Nissan Plans to Shutter Mexican Factories in Cost-Cutting Move originally appeared on Autoblog. Nissan may say adiós to two Mexican facilities, says report According to a new report from Automotive News, Japanese automotive powerhouse Nissan is planning to reduce its manufacturing capacity in Mexico next year by shuttering two of its plants, including one that was opened as a joint venture with German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz. Per two sources, Nissan is expected to shut down the Civac plant in Jiutepec, Mexico, no later than March 2027, at the end of its 2026-2027 fiscal year. Like other Japanese automakers, Nissan follows a traditional fiscal year pattern known as nendo (年度), which runs from April 1 to March 31 the following year. In addition, Nissan is reportedly set to end its joint venture with Mercedes on crossover production at the 2.37 million-square-foot COMPAS factory in Aguascalientes, Mexico. According to AutoForecast Solutions, Nissan will end production of two Infiniti crossovers at the plant later this year, while Mercedes will halt GLB production during the first quarter of 2026. Nissan's first overseas factory may be on the chopping block Like the soon-to-be-shuttered Oppama plant in Japan, the 4.4-million-square-foot CIVAC factory has some historical provenance with Nissan. The Jiutepec, Mexico, facility has been making cars in Mexico since 1966, just five years after it arrived in the market. In 1972, Nissan started exporting vehicles from Civac, and in the decades since, it has built more than 6 million vehicles and created thousands of jobs in the region. Currently, Nissan produces the Navara and Latin America-market Frontier pickup trucks at the plant. However, data from AutoForecast Solutions shows that the plant is running at less than a third of its capacity, as it made just 80,000 pickups there last year. In 2025, Nissan plans to build 57,000, only a fraction of the 294,000 units it pumped out in 2016. Though the CIVAC plant was its first manufacturing plant outside Japan, according to one of the sources who spoke with Automotive News, the nearly 60-year-old plant is outdated and no longer cost-effective to operate. Another source told AutoNews that the automaker will consolidate production at the plant to two company-owned factories in Aguascalientes. The news of another potential shuttered historical Nissan plant comes on the heels of the announcement of the fate of the historic Oppama plant in Japan, which has been officially declared closed as part of the Re:Nissan restructuring and corporate austerity plan. The plant outside Tokyo has operated since 1961 as Nissan's central facility in Japan and employs about 2,400 employees. However, in a statement dated July 15, the Japanese carmaker said it will cease production by March 2028, at the end of the fiscal year 2027. As part of the Re:Nissan plan, the automaker is expected to shut down seven of its factories and reduce its bloated manufacturing capacity by nearly 30 percent to 2.5 million vehicles by the 2027 fiscal year. Plants in Japan, India, Argentina, Thailand, and South Africa are also expected to close. In a statement to AutoNews, Nissan spokesperson Brian Brockman said the moves aren't final just yet. 'However, this process has not yet been concluded,' Brockman said. 'If any decisions are made, we will provide information at the appropriate time.' Final thoughts Over the years, the CIVAC plant has produced many significant Nissan models, including the Datsun Bluebird, the Versa, the Sentra, the B13 Sentra-based Tsuru, and even the Nissan NV200 Taxi, which was made for a New York City pilot project. While this move comes as the Re:Nissan plan seeks to eliminate its unprofitable corners, it comes at the same time as the Trump administration lays down its tariffs on imported cars. As I mentioned previously, Nissan must overcome more than low sales and a bloated production capacity to save itself; it still has to play ball in its largest market, the United States. The Trump administration has currently imposed a 25% tariff on cars made in Mexico and has threatened to raise tariffs to 30% starting August 1. In response to these tariffs, Nissan has paused production of less profitable trims of the Sentra and Kicks for the U.S. market and plans to discontinue U.S. sales of the Versa next year. Nissan Plans to Shutter Mexican Factories in Cost-Cutting Move first appeared on Autoblog on Jul 21, 2025 This story was originally reported by Autoblog on Jul 21, 2025, where it first appeared.
Auto Blog
21-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Blog
Nissan Plans to Shutter Mexican Factories in Cost-Cutting Move
View post: Walmart is selling a 'heavy-duty' $600 carport for only $320, and shoppers love its 'durability and construction' Nissan may say adiós to two Mexican facilities, says report According to a new report from Automotive News, Japanese automotive powerhouse Nissan is planning to reduce its manufacturing capacity in Mexico next year by shuttering two of its plants, including one that was opened as a joint venture with German luxury automaker Mercedes-Benz. Per two sources, Nissan is expected to shut down the Civac plant in Jiutepec, Mexico, no later than March 2027, at the end of its 2026-2027 fiscal year. Like other Japanese automakers, Nissan follows a traditional fiscal year pattern known as nendo (年度), which runs from April 1 to March 31 the following year. In addition, Nissan is reportedly set to end its joint venture with Mercedes on crossover production at the 2.37 million-square-foot COMPAS factory in Aguascalientes, Mexico. According to AutoForecast Solutions, Nissan will end production of two Infiniti crossovers at the plant later this year, while Mercedes will halt GLB production during the first quarter of 2026. 1st car produced at Nissan CIVAC Plant — Source: Nissan Nissan's first overseas factory may be on the chopping block Like the soon-to-be-shuttered Oppama plant in Japan, the 4.4-million-square-foot CIVAC factory has some historical provenance with Nissan. The Jiutepec, Mexico, facility has been making cars in Mexico since 1966, just five years after it arrived in the market. In 1972, Nissan started exporting vehicles from Civac, and in the decades since, it has built more than 6 million vehicles and created thousands of jobs in the region. Currently, Nissan produces the Navara and Latin America-market Frontier pickup trucks at the plant. However, data from AutoForecast Solutions shows that the plant is running at less than a third of its capacity, as it made just 80,000 pickups there last year. In 2025, Nissan plans to build 57,000, only a fraction of the 294,000 units it pumped out in 2016. Though the CIVAC plant was its first manufacturing plant outside Japan, according to one of the sources who spoke with Automotive News, the nearly 60-year-old plant is outdated and no longer cost-effective to operate. Another source told AutoNews that the automaker will consolidate production at the plant to two company-owned factories in Aguascalientes. Source: Nissan The news of another potential shuttered historical Nissan plant comes on the heels of the announcement of the fate of the historic Oppama plant in Japan, which has been officially declared closed as part of the Re:Nissan restructuring and corporate austerity plan. The plant outside Tokyo has operated since 1961 as Nissan's central facility in Japan and employs about 2,400 employees. However, in a statement dated July 15, the Japanese carmaker said it will cease production by March 2028, at the end of the fiscal year 2027. As part of the Re:Nissan plan, the automaker is expected to shut down seven of its factories and reduce its bloated manufacturing capacity by nearly 30 percent to 2.5 million vehicles by the 2027 fiscal year. Plants in Japan, India, Argentina, Thailand, and South Africa are also expected to close. In a statement to AutoNews, Nissan spokesperson Brian Brockman said the moves aren't final just yet. 'However, this process has not yet been concluded,' Brockman said. 'If any decisions are made, we will provide information at the appropriate time.' Final thoughts Over the years, the CIVAC plant has produced many significant Nissan models, including the Datsun Bluebird, the Versa, the Sentra, the B13 Sentra-based Tsuru, and even the Nissan NV200 Taxi, which was made for a New York City pilot project. While this move comes as the Re:Nissan plan seeks to eliminate its unprofitable corners, it comes at the same time as the Trump administration lays down its tariffs on imported cars. As I mentioned previously, Nissan must overcome more than low sales and a bloated production capacity to save itself; it still has to play ball in its largest market, the United States. The Trump administration has currently imposed a 25% tariff on cars made in Mexico and has threatened to raise tariffs to 30% starting August 1. In response to these tariffs, Nissan has paused production of less profitable trims of the Sentra and Kicks for the U.S. market and plans to discontinue U.S. sales of the Versa next year. About the Author James Ochoa View Profile
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
📝 Necaxa claim first win of the tournament against Gallos Blancos
The Rays added their first three points of the tournament by defeating Querétaro at the 25th minute of the first half, Necaxa was already winning the match and everything seemed like it was going to end in a rout. But the team from Aguascalientes became overconfident and Querétaro scored before the end of the first half. During the second half, a very even duel was played in midfield, and it wasn't until the 78th minute that Gago's team sealed the match. Necaxa will host América in the third matchday, while the Roosters will fly home to face Pumas before the Leagues Cup begins. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here. 📸 Leopoldo Smith - 2025 Getty Images
