The growth recorded by the construction sector in Mexico is driving demand for specialized freight transport for the movement of materials, machinery and equipment, according to information presented by Isuzu Motors Mexico based on figures from the National Institute of Statistics and Geography (Inegi) .

According to the manufacturer, industrial activity grew 2.1% during April 2026 compared to the previous month, its biggest monthly advance since March 2021, driven mainly by construction, which increased 7.6% in the same period.

Given this behavior, the company pointed out that medium and heavy cargo transport is becoming more relevant to meet the logistical needs of the works, where the availability of units contributes to the continuous transfer of supplies and reduces downtime.

As part of its offering for this segment, Isuzu highlighted the Fordward range, made up of models with load capacities ranging from eight to 18.3 tons, aimed at applications such as the transport of construction materials, steel, prefabricated materials, machinery and aggregates.

The company stated that these vehicles incorporate diesel engines that comply with Euro VI regulations, as well as technologies focused on emissions reduction, fuel efficiency, and suspension and braking systems for intensive work operations. They also feature a cab configuration designed to improve operator visibility.

“At Isuzu, we understand that behind every project there is a logistical operation that cannot stop; therefore, our commitment is to offer reliable vehicles and the necessary technical support so that our customers can keep their projects moving forward,” said Miguel Mejía, Deputy Director of After-Sales and Plant for the brand.

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The growing industrial activity in northern Mexico continues to drive investments related to the transportation and distribution of commercial vehicles.

In that context, MAGMA Automotive Mexico , the exclusive distributor of Dongfeng for commercial vehicles, opened new dealerships in Saltillo and Torreón, in Coahuila , the company reported in a statement.

The new facilities are located in the Saltillo Industrial Park in Ramos Arizpe and the Las Américas Industrial Park in Torreón , two areas with a high concentration of manufacturing and logistics operations. According to the company, these locations allow for direct access to industrial corridors and routes used for the movement of goods in the region.

Coahuila has established itself as one of the country’s main manufacturing hubs, particularly in the automotive industry, where a significant network of suppliers and assembly plants generates a constant flow of freight transport. Meanwhile, Torreón maintains a key role as a connection point between northern, central, and Bajío regions of Mexico.

Philipp Heldt, general manager of MAGMA Automotive Mexico, noted that the openings respond to the need to strengthen the brand’s presence in strategic regions for the mobility of goods and passengers.

“These openings respond to the need to be closer to our customers in key logistics regions. The north of the country is fundamental for the transport of goods and passengers,” he stated.

The new dealerships will offer commercial vehicles, including pickups, vans, and light and medium trucks, as well as after-sales services, maintenance, spare parts, and technical support backed by the brand’s national distribution center .

With this expansion, Dongfeng strengthens its presence in one of the country’s most dynamic industrial regions, where manufacturing and logistics activity continues to demand transportation solutions for the mobility of goods and products.

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Thirty years ago, Mexican trucking operated under different rules. The roads, the fleets, and even the understanding of efficiency were different. Along the way, International  grew within a market that today demands technology, profitability, and increasingly precise operations, while the brand asserts that it has built its evolution by listening to customers and operators throughout the country.

Three decades after its arrival in Mexico, International took advantage of its 30th anniversary to send a message to the industry; the brand’s growth is not explained solely by new products or technology, but by the ability to listen to the customer and adapt to the transformation of the trucking industry .

During a commemorative toast held with clients, distributors and collaborators, Rafael Alvarenga, President of Latin American Operations at International, stated that the company is going through a key stage for its future in the country , marked by investments, renewal of distributors and new technologies focused on operational efficiency.

“We are sowing a lot for our future, hand in hand with our collaborators, clients and distributors,” Alvarenga commented, and highlighted that the brand is now experiencing results that it had not seen “for a long time.”

During 2025, International achieved a 24% share of the Class 4 to 8 commercial vehicle market in Mexico, in addition to registering a growth of 7.4% compared to 2024.

But beyond the numbers, the executive emphasized that International’s growth in Mexico has been driven by feedback from carriers and operators . From the company’s perspective, the next stages of the business must be built ever closer to the real needs of fleets.

“The next step doesn’t come from internal ideas, it comes from the ideas and suggestions of our clients,” he said.

During the event, International also brought together its network of distributors in the country and celebrated the second edition of its “Customer Day”, a space focused on listening to trends, operational challenges and new market demands.

This evolution, explained Cristina Perkins, Director of Marketing and Customer Experience for Latin America at International, has forced the brand to transform itself in step with the needs of its customers and the changes facing the freight transport industry.

“International brands and more are evolving with customer trends, their needs, and our customers’ businesses are changing and evolving. So, we at International are changing at that pace,” he commented.

For Perkins, today the company maintains a clear priority within its strategy in the region: to put the customer, the operation and the profitability of the fleets at the center of every decision .

“Our focus is on the customer, the operation, and the profitability of our clients,” he summarized.

Amid a market that continues to face pressure from operating costs, vehicle renewal and demand for greater efficiency, International assured that it will continue to invest in innovation, modernization of dealerships and technologies geared towards fleet performance.

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Technical expertise and after -sales service have once again taken center stage at Isuzu Motors de México . The automaker celebrated the 17th edition of its National Technical Skills Competition , an event that brought together the top specialists from its dealer network and will determine the Mexican representatives for the world finals in Japan.

The process brought together more than 124 technicians from different regions of the country , who participated in theoretical evaluations and specialized training through the brand’s i-learning platform . From that group, 12 finalists reached the national stage held at the Isuzu Training Center, located at the SKD plant in Cuautitlán Izcalli, State of Mexico.

During the competition, participants faced tests focused on engine diagnostics, unit inspection, technical measurement, and troubleshooting mechanical and electronic faults in scenarios similar to the daily operation of workshops.

In addition to technical knowledge, the assessment also tested skills related to analytical thinking, operational safety, discipline, and teamwork, elements that the brand considers relevant to maintaining the operational continuity of its clients .

“At Isuzu, we understand that customer trust is also built through after-sales service. Our technicians are the ones who keep thousands of businesses running every day, and this competence reflects the level of preparation, commitment, and professionalism that exists within our network,” said Luis Miguel Mejía Triay, Deputy Director of After-Sales at Isuzu Motors de México.

In the individual category, Gustavo Olguín Pacheco was recognized as the best setter coach in Mexico. He and Jorge Alejandro Salazar Álvarez also won the team competition and will represent the country in the international final to be held in Japan in November 2026.

Isuzu noted that this competition is part of its ongoing training strategy focused on maintaining standards of quality, safety and efficiency within its service network.

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Technical expertise and after -sales service have once again taken center stage at Isuzu Motors de México . The automaker celebrated the 17th edition of its National Technical Skills Competition , an event that brought together the top specialists from its dealer network and will determine the Mexican representatives for the world finals in Japan.

The process brought together more than 124 technicians from different regions of the country , who participated in theoretical evaluations and specialized training through the brand’s i-learning platform . From that group, 12 finalists reached the national stage held at the Isuzu Training Center, located at the SKD plant in Cuautitlán Izcalli, State of Mexico.

During the competition, participants faced tests focused on engine diagnostics, unit inspection, technical measurement, and troubleshooting mechanical and electronic faults in scenarios similar to the daily operation of workshops.

In addition to technical knowledge, the assessment also tested skills related to analytical thinking, operational safety, discipline, and teamwork, elements that the brand considers relevant to maintaining the operational continuity of its clients .

“At Isuzu, we understand that customer trust is also built through after-sales service. Our technicians are the ones who keep thousands of businesses running every day, and this competence reflects the level of preparation, commitment, and professionalism that exists within our network,” said Luis Miguel Mejía Triay, Deputy Director of After-Sales at Isuzu Motors de México.

In the individual category, Gustavo Olguín Pacheco was recognized as the best setter coach in Mexico. He and Jorge Alejandro Salazar Álvarez also won the team competition and will represent the country in the international final to be held in Japan in November 2026.

Isuzu noted that this competition is part of its ongoing training strategy focused on maintaining standards of quality, safety and efficiency within its service network.

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The commercial vehicle market in Mexico is not showing uniform behavior. According to Philipp Heldt, general manager of Magma Automotive Mexico , while heavy trucks continue to decline, “segments such as vans and light vehicles (related to last-mile delivery) have registered growth in the last year.”

This behavior has reshaped the market dynamics, with greater dynamism in operations linked to urban distribution, where activity is concentrated in lighter segments, Heldt explained.

In this scenario, the Dongfeng Mexico brand , represented in the country by Magma Automotive, has sought to position itself with an offering that covers different segments, from light vehicles to tractor-trailers, allowing it to participate in different market niches.

Heldt indicated that the company began operations in Mexico in the second half of 2024 and that, after its first full year, it closed with around three thousand units sold , in addition to a network of more than 27 agencies nationwide.

He added that, despite an environment he described as volatile during 2025 , the company expects to maintain a growth trajectory in 2026.

Beyond volume, the executive highlighted that the brand’s participation in the country has been supported by an offering that covers different segments of transportation, including trucks in different capacities, vans in cargo and passenger versions, as well as work pickups.

He also noted that one of the key aspects of the operation has been the development of a nationwide service network , with readily available spare parts, qualified personnel, and after-sales services, as part of the strategy to serve customers in the country.

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Lorena Martínez, CEO of Delectrico, explained that the company has been focused exclusively on electric mobility for about five years and operates under an integrated model that includes three divisions: Electric Energy , focused on charging infrastructure; Delectrico Automotive , dedicated to the marketing of electric vehicles; and Delectrico Service , focused on after-sales service and technical support.

In the automotive segment, Martínez pointed out that Geely Farison’s arrival in Mexico is in partnership with Delectrico, as part of a new proposal for electric commercial vehicles.

“It is a new product that brings many benefits to the Mexican market and we are truly confident that it will help to increase the adoption of electric vehicles in Mexico,” commented Martínez.

Julio Hernández , head of sales at Delectrico, explained that the company serves as the national master dealer for Geely Farison commercial vehicles. The flagship product of this partnership is the Super Van , a fully electric vehicle with a range of 380 kilometers , designed from the ground up as an electric vehicle and not as a conversion of an internal combustion engine.

Hernández explained that the vehicle incorporates advanced safety systems , including front and side radars, proximity sensors and lane change alerts, as well as integrating artificial intelligence to measure the trajectory of surrounding vehicles, even when there are no visible lines on the pavement.

“It is one of the brands that prioritizes operator safety in this segment,” he emphasized.

The model is available in a cargo version, with a capacity of 13.2 cubic meters and up to 1.2 tons , as well as in a passenger version, with a capacity of between 15 and 17 passengers , in addition to a variant for refrigerated transport.

Delectrico reported that it has an initial inventory of 100 units for cargo and 100 for passenger transport, in addition to 40 units of a smaller model.

In terms of infrastructure, Hernández highlighted that the company can offer fast charging in 20 to 25 minutes , supported by its energy division and a national network of 22 service points , originally focused on supporting tractor-trailers, which will allow it to serve customers in different regions of the country.

From Geely Farizon, Jeremy Sun , the company’s country manager in Mexico, highlighted the collaboration with Delectrico and Mexico’s role in the brand’s strategy. He noted that Farizon has witnessed the development of green logistics projects in the country and considers Delectrico a strategic partner for promoting electric transportation in the Mexican market.

This work complements Delectrico’s ongoing efforts in decarbonization over the past few years. In this context, the company has collaborated with Transportes Marva (ranked fourth in the Top 100 of Automotive Transport® ) on the design of circuits for incorporating 100% electric tractor-trailers, with the goal of testing and scaling up these solutions in real-world freight transport operations.

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In a constantly evolving Mexican automotive landscape, Renault Mexico is betting heavily on the light commercial vehicle (LCV) segment , a sector that demands a combination of efficiency and functionality, which is why it has become a key piece in the brand’s expansion strategy in the country.

Since Jesús Gallo’s arrival as general manager of Renault Mexico in August 2024, the company has undertaken an ambitious strategy to strengthen its presence in the LCV segment, an approach that not only seeks to increase the French brand’s market share, but also to establish quality and innovation standards in commercial transportation in Mexico through a robust strategic plan, to consolidate itself as a benchmark in this segment, key to the development of companies in Mexico.

In an interview, the CEO said that Renault Mexico’s strategy in the LCV segment is based on an approach that combines innovation, customer service and adaptability to market conditions under three fundamental pillars: product, customer satisfaction and market attractiveness.

Renault Mexico sees the commercial vehicle segment as a solid business opportunity with significant growth potential.

Although it does not compete directly in volume with the most dominant brands in the passenger vehicle market, Jesús Gallo pointed out that this sector is vital for the brand due to its high profitability and ability to retain customers through after-sales.

“We see a great development in brand positioning for today. This approach not only allows Renault to reinforce its presence in Mexico, but also to strengthen its relationship with customers, especially those who depend on fleets for their daily operations,” he assured T21.

In terms of products , Gallo said that Renault is betting on a well-positioned product offering that is relevant to the needs of the Mexican market.

“We are not talking about bringing 14 products, but rather products that are relevant to the industry in Mexico, models that really provide value to their customers, such as efficiency, durability and ease of maintenance,” he explained.

In addition, the brand works with certified transformers to customize vehicles according to the specific needs of customers, an adaptability that is essential to serve a variety of sectors, from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to large corporations, Gallo explained.

On the other hand, Renault seeks to increase customer satisfaction , since “we want the customer to never feel alone or with an unresolved problem for a long time,” which translates into service and technical support policies that guarantee the continuity of the companies’ operations.

In this regard, Renault has implemented a comprehensive support system that includes technical assistance, efficient after-sales service and a preventive maintenance program, reducing downtime and optimizing fleet performance.

The third key element of Renault’s strategy is to offer attractive commercial solutions tailored to customers’ needs, including flexible financing plans, specially designed for SMEs, and programs that facilitate fleet management.

“It’s not about selling a car, it’s about selling a mobility solution,” Gallo emphasized.

Logistics, a strategic pillar

At this point, to support these pillars, logistics plays an important role, which is why Jesús Gallo assured that this segment before the pandemic was a little-visible function, but the COVID-19 crisis radically changed that perception.

“Logistics used to be a function that no one talked about because it wasn’t a problem. Today, it is one of the most critical areas in any business,” Gallo said.

He said that during the pandemic, Renault Mexico faced supply chain challenges that forced the company to reevaluate its approach , resulting in increased investment and expansion of the logistics team, which has become the company’s second-largest team in Mexico since August.

Gallo stressed the importance of logistics not only in the management of cars, but also in the distribution of parts to other production centers.

This department is today essential for optimizing efficiency, from the use of transporters to improving the delivery of vehicles and spare parts.

“We are working to not only order cars, but to do so efficiently, maximizing the capacity of the carriers and ensuring optimized deliveries,” Gallo added.

Innovation and sustainability

Renault has also set its sights on the future of sustainable mobility with an electrified commercial segment, positioning itself as a pioneer in this technology within commercial vehicles.

Although the Mexican market is still in the early stages of adopting electric vehicles, Renault has begun to introduce electric models to be at the forefront when demand grows.

“We were perhaps too early, but we wanted to be one of the first to understand what customers were asking for,” said Gallo.

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PLAYA DEL CARMEN, Q. ROO.-  DFAC Dongfeng, Chinese heavy vehicle manufacturer, officially started operations in 10 Latin American countries, with a total of 80 contact points projected for this year.

Its strategy in Mexico will be based on the opening of 35 dealerships by 2024; In July alone, it will conclude with 10 new locations in operation, in response to the dynamism perceived in the national market, in addition to the growth that has been observed in electronic commerce, coupled with the growing need to increase merchandise movements derived from the relocation of manufacturing centers in Mexico ( nearshoring ).

The brand arrived in the country through Grupo Magna, exclusive representative and importer for the region, who subscribes to after-sales service as the flag to penetrate the competitive Mexican market .

The product portfolio that DFAC Dongfeng launched includes pick-ups, buses, cargo and passenger vans, light and medium trucks, as well as tractor trucks. Additionally, in the near future the company plans to incorporate electric vehicles. “The launch lineup includes 11 models and 16 different versions with gasoline and diesel engines, the latter comply with Euro 6 regulations (depending on the country),” explained Phillip Heldt, general manager of DFAC Dongfeng Mexico, during the official launch. Of the brand.

Heldt explained that DFAC Dongfeng’s commitment in Mexico is to provide personalized and immediate attention to each of the clients who purchase a unit of the brand.

“We have preventive and corrective maintenance programs , in addition to availability of spare parts, as well as immediate access to essential parts and components to guarantee the continuous operation of the units, this thanks to our parts warehouse located in Querétaro. As well as an efficient distribution network that minimizes waiting times, at the same time, it has trained technical personnel,” commented the manager.

For his part, Agustín Lama, CEO of Grupo Magna, stressed that the company is 100% focused on customer service, complying with world-class standards leveraged with specialized human talent. “We focus on the after-sales and customer service area, because we know that commercial vehicles are dedicated to generating dividends for customers,” he stated.

Likewise, as part of its strategy, DFAC Dongfeng signed alliances with financial institutions that have various financing programs .

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