Edinburg Joins the Rio South Texas Region´s Binational Autocluster

As North America’s first binational automotive cluster gains momentum, the City of Edinburg —the fastest-growing city in Rio South Texas Region— steps into a pivotal role, offering land, talent, and cross-border connectivity to drive the future of mobility.

Located in the heart of the Rio Grande Valley, Edinburg is strengthening its position within the Rio South Texas Region Binational Autocluster, a landmark initiative that unites South Texas and Northern Tamaulipas into a powerful industrial corridor. This cross-border collaboration is designed to attract strategic investment, build resilient supply chains, and cultivate a skilled workforce for the automotive and advanced manufacturing industries.

Why Edinburg Works for Automotive Investors

Edinburg presents a compelling value proposition for automotive companies and suppliers:

• Abundant shovel-ready land
• Competitively priced industrial properties
• Seamless access to U.S.-Mexico trade corridors
• Proximity to OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers

This combination makes Edinburg a natural hub for nearshoring operations, especially for companies seeking to reduce lead times and optimize cross-border logistics.

Talent Development That Works For You

The Binational Autocluster model is built on three pillars: industry, academia, and economic development. In Edinburg, these pillars are deeply rooted through active partnerships with organizations like Workforce Solutions and The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV)—recognized as one of the most affordable public universities in Texas.

Together, they power training programs tailored to reskill and upskill talent, ensuring workforce readiness that meets the evolving demands of global manufacturers.

A Region Ready to Accelerate Growth

With over 140 automotive-related companies operating in the Rio South Texas Region—serving major OEMs such as Ford, Honda, and General Motors—Edinburg’s integration into the Binational Autocluster amplifies the region’s competitive edge in advanced manufacturing and mobility innovation.

The city continues to expand its inventory of industrial sites, supported by adaptable infrastructure and a proactive economic development team focused on sustainable, high-impact growth.

Through its participation in the Rio South Texas Region Binational Autocluster, Edinburg strengthens its role as a catalyst for innovation and investment—helping shape a more integrated and competitive future for the North American automotive industry.

Let´s talk about how Rio South Texas Region Works For You.