With VW’s Puebla plant expected to return to full capacity soon and Audi’s San José Chiapa facility poised to begin production, the Volkswagen Group in Mexico will be relying on its road, rail and port partners to meet future demand and quality standards
On a busy day here in mid-May, the yards are full, with 23,000 units glinting in the hazy sun. Market factors have caused some of the inventory build-up here: slow exports to the US following the diesel emissions issue and weak small car sales in export markets; preparation for seasonal sales rises; and surging import and domestic sales in the Mexican market. However, the volume also reflects constraints in the supply chain.
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