ZHENGZHOU, CN. – Yutong currently has four manufacturing plants for buses, trucks and vans in China, and a fifth plant is under construction to expand its manufacturing capacity.

Although the original equipment manufacturer already has nearly a thousand buses circulating in Mexico, and a good number of cargo vehicles in testing for the last mile segment, the automaker has decided that, for the moment, it does not plan to install a plant on Mexican soil .

“Setting up a plant requires a huge investment and a company must always find a balance between this investment and its return. In this sense, Yutong, a responsible company, analyzes this step in depth and carries out feasibility studies,” explained Michael Ren, general manager of Yutong Mexico.

He said that the Chinese company’s policy is not to install plants that are not sustainable in the long term, which, in addition to not being profitable, put at risk the sources of employment that may be generated .

“We do not want to invest in the markets and then have the plant not be able to maintain normal operations because it does not have continuous orders or lacks the right product for the markets. We cannot have staff turnover because that would be irresponsible,” he said.

However, since Mexico is the country on the American continent with the highest sales volume, Ren explained that since the beginning of 2024 the manufacturer has already been conducting a study in Mexico and a verification of the market .

The general manager of Yutong Mexico explained that the brand has a greater presence in the country every day, its sales have been growing progressively and this year it will close sales of around 600 units and projects that for the next few years it will reach an average of sales of a thousand buses annually.

“If we have continuous orders, we can guarantee the normal operation of the plant and this would be the basis for the investment. We believe that in 2025 we can have a strategic decision to invest in an assembly plant with the right form and the appropriate model for Mexico, because more than an investment, it is an action of responsibility for the brand,” said Ren.

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The American tire manufacturer Cooper Tire launched in Mexico its new line of Cooper Work Series tires for trucks and buses , whose design seeks to provide reliability for drivers, as well as in small and medium cargo and passenger fleets .

The new tires are divided into the RHA Series , which features a wider tread and robust shoulders for better weight distribution and higher mileage.

Another feature is the side protection technology that protects the sidewall from damage. In addition, groove guards minimize stone retention.

The other line is the RHD Series , which the firm noted is a tire designed for drive axles , and which offers lateral protection, as well as reinforced casings that help increase its durability.

According to Cooper Tire, the new Cooper Work Series tires are quality-designed for heavy-duty vehicles and have improved grip in a variety of weather conditions .

“By choosing Cooper Work Series tires, drivers are investing in high-quality products and constant support for their road trips. Therefore, the company is committed to offering solutions that guarantee the safety of truck drivers on every journey,” the company stressed.

The new line of tires can be found in the Goodyear dealer network , the company announced in a statement.

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TOLUCA, EDOMEX.- A little more than two years after its inauguration, the Toluca branch of Grupo TAB adds Mercedes-Benz Buses to its product portfolio , strengthening its operation and adding 15 service bays dedicated 100% to buses, reaching 40 service bays for trucks, tractor-trailers and buses of the Daimler Group .

Daniela Bastida, CEO of Grupo TAB, explained that with the addition of the bus brand, efficient and sustainable mobility solutions in the country are expanding . She also highlighted the efforts of the work team that have contributed to materializing the expansion of the product portfolio.

“We want to provide our customers with comprehensive mobility solutions with personalized services, accompanied by financial support from Daimler Truck Financial Services ,” Bastida explained.

The incorporation of the new brand represented an expansion of approximately four thousand square meters , which will be ready by the end of the year and will house the 15 bays mentioned.

With more than 26 years as a distributor of the Daimler Group brands, Grupo TAB has focused on customer service and providing all the facilities to operators to simplify maintenance of units, whether cargo or passenger.

“Our distributor in Toluca is equipped with a display area, a service workshop and an operator’s room with everything necessary, which is part of Grupo TAB’s philosophy of offering a complete experience to customers,” said the businesswoman.

He also told T21 that the Toluca agency becomes the third in the Group to have Mercedes-Benz buses. “We expanded our installed capacity, and we also strengthened services outside the facilities with mobile workshops, rescue vehicles, a team of technicians and an investment of more than 25 million pesos in spare parts, to be able to meet the immediate needs of our clients,” he indicated.

He stressed the training and development of technicians, which was one of the issues that required the most attention, since the integrity of the units is in their hands . “However, the training was not limited to technicians, but to the team in general, with the objective of not only selling spare parts, but offering a comprehensive solution to transportation,” he said.

Bastida explained that during the remainder of the year, the Toluca dealership will place 50 more units, which is in line with Grupo TAB’s objectives and indicators. “We would like to have greater growth because we know that there is a great need for attention to the vehicle fleet and this requires having an adequate installed capacity, this leads us to have a great opportunity for growth,” commented the general director of Grupo TAB.

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