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Mexican Standoff for Asian Automakers
Well, as both Tesla and Rivian demonstrated, it can be a lot more financially beneficial to buy an existing plant than build one from the ground up. Now, the Nissan-Mercedes jointly-run plant in Mexico is up for sale , with three bidders. You’ll recall BYD (who sold about 80,000 vehicles in Mexico last year, or about 5.3% of the market) began talking about building a plant in Mexico back in 2024. Then they said they’d wait until the election, and then the Financial Times
Adam Bernard
Feb 122 min read


News Roundup: Feb 2, 2026
Check out the video: https://youtu.be/mwNTrwGEk90 The Best Gets Better Often described as “the best car in the world,” the latest Mercedes S‑Class arrives with a major under‑the‑skin overhaul despite its familiar look, with roughly half of its 5,400‑plus parts newly developed or revised. Styling updates focus on a larger optional illuminated grille, abundant gloss‑black trim, and distinctive illuminated star details, while customization is taken to extremes through MANUFAKTUR
Adam Bernard
Feb 34 min read


News Roundup: July 28, 2025
Check out this week's video here ... FX Super One Remember Faraday Future? They unveiled the $300,000 FF91 at the Consumer Electronics...
Adam Bernard
Jul 29, 20253 min read


News Roundup: July 21, 2025
Check out the video here: https://youtu.be/CJ4spfRIFo8 Ford's Electrified Bronco Ford's resurrection of the iconic Bronco nameplate...
Adam Bernard
Jul 22, 20253 min read


It's a Bronco, Jim—But Not As We Know It!*
Ford Bronco New Energy (photo: Ford) Frankly, I don't think anyone saw this coming. At first glance, it looks like a Bronco Sport, but...
Adam Bernard
Jul 16, 20251 min read
News Roundup: May 19, 2025
It's been a rather eclectic week; the latest AutoPerspectives News Roundup includes the new Freelander family, the death of the "ID"...
Adam Bernard
May 19, 20251 min read
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