News / Mexican port struggles with auto industry growth

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Toyota is looking at alternative gateways for its new Prius model as the port of Lázaro Cárdenas is inundated with auto imports. It is an ominous sign for movement of auto parts, as the Mexican auto industry is going through the roof and demand for vehicles is strong both in Mexico and the US.

Toyota is planning to get some 3,500 units of its new Prius model into Mexico before the end of the year and has aimed to ship about ...