Latin America

Biofuel has a positive and significant impact on greenhouse gas emissions, reducing carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) emissions in the well-to-wheel cycle by more than 90%.

Brazil

Investment

Distribution & Aftermarket

Volvo expands distribution centre in Brazil

By Jose Secco – 22nd July 2025

Brazil

China

Agreement

Distribution & Aftermarket

Farizon appoints distributor for Brazil with plans of truck sales from September

By Jose Secco – 21st July 2025

USA

Brazil

Refrigeration Systems

Distribution & Aftermarket

Frigo King enters the US market with the appointment of two dealers

By Jose Secco – 18th May 2025

Trailer

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Sales of trailers and truck bodies in Brazil fell by 4.2% in the first half of 2025

By Jose Secco – 30th July 2025

Trailer sales decreased by almost 20% from 44,664 to 35,831 units.

USA

Mergers, Acquisitions & Disposals

Axles & Suspensions

Randoncorp buys AXN Heavy Duty Inc in the USA

By Jose Secco – 15th February 2025

AXN Heavy Duty, which was established 16 years ago in 2008, sells axles and suspension systems for the truck, trailer and bus segment in North America.

Mexico

Mergers, Acquisitions & Disposals

Diesel Engines & Engine Components

Brakes & Braking Systems

Frasle Mobility expands leadership in Latin America with strategic acquisition of KUO Refacciones in Mexico

By Jose Secco – 14th February 2025

The transaction, which is mainly components for car and light commercial vehicles, includes the manufacturing operations of two prominent engine parts brands of Moresa and TF Victor, which specialize in pistons and engine gaskets.

Brazil

Statistics

Registrations

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Demand for Brazil’s semi-trailer, drawbar trailer and truck body products grows 5.4% in 2024

By Jose Secco – 13th February 2025

The semi-trailer and drawbar trailer segment recorded a decline in sales of 1.9%, whereas body builder sales rose by 16.3%.