Arrow Mobility presented its first e-Van / e-Truck model for the first time at Fenatran 2022 in November.

Iveco looks to push low carbon and clean drivelines in the truck and bus markets of Latin America. Iveco has now supplied the first 17 units out of a total of 20 of the Hi-Way NG 6X2 600S46T tractor unit – gas powered trucks with biomethane is seen by many in Brazil as being a sustainable transportation solution in the country.

The purpose of the new structure is to centralize operations and improve processes for approximately 350 customers served in the country.

For a relatively small market of 17,729 commercial vehicles sold in 2022, there are a large number of brands selling into the market place.

ANFAVEA reports that one of the best performances achieved by the Brazilian automobile industry was in exports of truck and bus chassis.

Iveco launches complete electric bus in Uraguay.

Castertech is developing nano-technology with partners in materials for use in transport applications.

ANDEMOS reports 41,634 trucks and buses were sold in 2022 compared with 35,567 units in 2021, a rise of 6,067 units or 14.57%.

According to ANAC (Associação Nacional Automotriz de Chile), sales of over 19,000 CVs in 2022 is the best result in recent years, being 44.44% higher than 13,272 units sold in 2020,and 17.24% above 16,342 vehicles sold in 2019, before the covid-19 pandemic.

VWCO says outlook looks bright after Covid with introduction of Euro VI model range.

After two bad years and weak sales and production, the segment has made a vigorous comeback, exceeding the expectations of ANFAVEA and the manufacturers.

The minibuses have been adapted specially to comply with guidlines set out by the Secretary of State for the Rights of the Person with Disability (SPD).