Truck sales 20% up

Low and high-capacity vehicles are the best sellers on the domestic market, unlike in developed countries where the medium segment prevails. The Association of Automotive Manufacturers and Importers (APIA) data shows 12,933 commercial vehicles were sold in the first half, over 20% more than in the same time last year. Of them, nearly 11, 000 units were utility vehicles of up to 3.5 tonnes. In the case of models between 6 and 18 tonnes, the growth was of nearly 57%, increasing to 461 units. The best progress was seen in the heavy truck (above 18 tonnes) segment, with 666 units sold in the first half, accounting for a 114% growth rate. ZF