Tesla’s next North American Gigafactory ‘paused’ as U.S. election nears

By Joey Klender Posted on July 24, 2024 Tesla’s next North American Gigafactory location, which was set to be built in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, has been paused, the automaker said during its Q2 Earnings Call yesterday, as the U.S. Presidential Election nears. The decision comes as former President Donald Trump is gaining momentum as election …

Tesla lands on its Country Manager for Mexico as EV expansion takes focus

By Joey Klender Posted on January 23, 2024 Tesla has named Teresa Gutièrrez Smith as the Country Manager for its EV offensive in Mexico as its new Gigafactory in Nuevo Leòn is moving closer to starting construction. Gutièrrez Smith has more than 20 years of experience managing transnational companies like Mattel, Procter & Gamble, and …