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Old 02-14-2012, 03:23 PM
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New Fit in Mexico?

Hope this isn't true, but it sounds like it is going to happen. Read and weep.
Honda Fit To Be Built in Mexico



Just the Facts:
  • Honda plans to build a second factory in Mexico and expects to assemble the next-generation Fit subcompact there in 2014.
  • The new plant will have an annual capacity of 100,000 cars.
  • The Mexican-built Fit will mainly target the U.S. market.

MEXICO CITY — Japanese media confirmed what had been a loud rumor in Mexico: Honda will build a second assembly plant here. The new plant, due to open in 2014, will assemble the next-generation Honda Fit, most likely at a location close to the company's current plant in the state of Jalisco, where Honda now produces the CR-V.
According to Japan's Nikkei newspaper, Honda will invest $260 million in the new plant, which will mainly supply its production to the U.S. market. Annual capacity will be 100,000 units, some of which will likely be sold in Mexico and other Latin American markets.
The current Fit is imported from Japan. Honda sells about 60,000 Fits a year in the U.S.
The devastating tsunami that hit Japan earlier this year reportedly delayed plans for the new Mexican plant. But the project apparently was strong enough to proceed, in light of the projected savings to the company by producing in a country with open access to the U.S. market.
Inside Line says: Other appealing factors were Honda's highly skilled workforce in Mexico, the relatively low wages and a strong currency (peso), which is highly linked to the U.S. dollar performance
 
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Old 02-14-2012, 04:08 PM
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Hopefully this doesn't ruin the way fits are made. Anywhere is better than china, I guess lol
 
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Old 02-14-2012, 05:02 PM
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Did you really have to create a new thread to show off your prejudice? Cause it ain't news, when the article you are quoting is from August of last year. Honda Fit To Be Built in Mexico

Here are the threads on THIS forum:

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/gene...de-mexico.html

and

https://www.fitfreak.net/forums/gene...co-2012-a.html
 
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Old 02-14-2012, 05:09 PM
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I submitted the thread just for information, as people have asked when and where new fit will be made. My submittal had nothing to do with prejudice of fit being built in Mexico. If you don't like the thread, do not read it.
 
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Old 02-14-2012, 05:13 PM
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Originally Posted by yuwan63755
I submitted the thread just for information, as people have asked when and where new fit will be made. My submittal had nothing to do with prejudice of fit being built in Mexico. If you don't like the thread, do not read it.
Originally Posted by yuwan63755
Hope this isn't true, but it sounds like it is going to happen. Read and weep.
Sounds like prejudice to me.
 
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