Chinese automakers haven't even properly entered North America yet, but Nissan is already preparing for the next phase of the invasion. The Japanese automaker believes Chinese brands could begin building cars in Mexico within the next two to three years, bringing their low-cost manufacturing advantage much closer to the United States.
Nissan Americas Chairman Christian Meunier predicted while speaking at the company's headquarters in Yokohama, Japan. As reported by Automotive News, Nissan cautioned that it needs to slash costs now because Chinese automakers won't remain dependent on exports forever. Once they localize production in North America, competing on price will become considerably harder for established automakers.
