General Motors will relocate assembly of two models from Asia to Mexico by 2027, aiming to boost domestic output to 80,000 units annually by 2030.
General Motors will begin assembling the Chevrolet Groove and Aveo at its Ramos Arizpe facility in Mexico from 2027, shifting production from Asian joint ventures. The move is part of a $1bn investment announced in 2026 to increase local output and reduce reliance on imports.
The initiative targets annual production of 80,000 units by 2030, all currently imported. GM operates five plants in Ramos Arizpe, employing over 5,000 workers, and sources components from 650 domestic suppliers, with annual procurement totaling $28bn.
The shift aligns with Mexico’s Plan Mexico framework, which seeks to expand domestic manufacturing amid tariff pressures. GM has employed over 23,000 people in Mexico across four complexes and involves 700 local engineers in design and validation.