Mexico and Mexican Automotive Industry Association

Mexican Automotive Industry Association: Mexico is on track to replace the Asian automotive giant as the second-largest exporter of cars to the United States by the end of the year, according to CTV. "It's a safe bet," said Eduardo Solis, president of the Mexican Automotive Industry Association. "Mexico is now one of the major global players in car manufacturing." Mexico -- Sayonara, Japan. An $800 million Honda plant opening Friday in the central state of Guanajuato will produce about 200,000 Fit hatchbacks a year, helping push total Mexican car exports to the U.S. to 1.7 million in 2014, roughly 200,000 more than Japan, consulting firm IHS Automotive says. And, with another big plant starting next week, Mexico is expected to surpass Canada for the top spot by the end of 2015. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.