Recognizing excellence in corporate fleet management and automotive innovation in Latin America, the second day of Fleet Latam Summit 2025 took place , where specialists addressed fleet electrification and the growing presence of Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers in the region.
In the corporate fleet management category , the winners of the Fleet LatAm Awards 2025 , presented by Global Fleet , were:
- Fleet LatAm Manager of the Year: Ligia Herrera and Guillermo Osorio , from Cargill.
- Fleet LatAm Safety Manager of the Year: Hernani Rocha , from Diageo.
- Fleet LatAm Sustainability Manager of the Year: Yoqtán Vázquez , from Solventum.
Meanwhile, in the manufacturers category , the winners were:
- Fleet LatAm LCV of the Year: Toyota Hilux.
- Fleet LatAm EV of the Year: BYD Dolphin.
- Fleet LatAm Car of the Year: Nissan Versa.
China, more than a threat, an opportunity
During the panel The New OEM Ecosystem , participants agreed that the emergence of Chinese brands does not represent a threat, but rather an opportunity to boost the electric vehicle market.
Norma Ortiz, head of Administrative Services at Bayer ; Carlos Moreno Giles, deputy director of Fleet Solutions at Nissan ; and Eder Rodríguez, Fleet Director Mexico at Stellantis , highlighted that this competition drives innovation and that many automakers have already established strategic alliances with Chinese manufacturers. They also noted that soon there won’t be a single vehicle in Mexico without Chinese components.
In the panel “Fleet Dynamics in Four Key Markets: Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, and Central America ,” Ricardo de Bolle, Director of Global Business Development at Arval BNP Paribas Group ; Alberto Vélez, CEO of AutoCorp ; Mirella Juárez, CEO and Founder of Smart Mobility ; and Mauricio Serna, CEO of Renting Colombia , addressed the region’s challenges in the transition to electromobility and other topics.
Among the main obstacles, they mentioned the lack of tax incentives and adequate infrastructure. They also indicated that the arrival of manufacturers like BYD in Latin America has contributed to expanding the supply of electric vehicles in these countries .
The panel entitled “Mexico Fleet Management Outlook 2026” emphasized that Chinese manufacturers are transforming the automotive landscape in Latin America.
Meanwhile, in the panels AI and Technology for a Safe, Productive, and Profitable Fleet and Transforming Fleet Management: Real-Time Visibility, Proactive Maintenance, and Efficiency at Scale , experts agreed that Artificial Intelligence (AI) has become a key tool for improving fleet safety, efficiency, and profitability.
Looking to the future, the event made it clear that electrification, technology, and international collaboration are the pillars that will transform fleet management in the region.
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