RAMOS ARIZPE, Mexico In the division of labor that has long governed North American auto manufacturing, companies typically built their top moneymakers in the United States. They used their Mexican plants to produce smaller, cheaper cars with lower profit margins. But that division is breaking down. As Mexico cranks out record numbers of vehicles and attracts billions in new investment, Mexican auto workers are increasingly able to match the skill and productivity of their U.S. counterparts — and at a fraction of the wages. General Motors is making its iconic...
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