International Motors Mexico received the 2026 National Automotive Industry Award , in the Heavy Vehicle Manufacturer category , during the fifth edition of the recognition, held within the framework of the XXIV International Congress of the Automotive Industry in Mexico (CIIAM) .

The recognition comes at a time when the company is reporting growth in its market share, increasing from 14% in 2023 to 22.7% at the close of July 2026 , while in the cargo segment it reached a share of 26 percent .

The award was received by Marcel Prado, Director of Business Support at International Motors Latin America , who highlighted that the company’s strategy has sought to expand its participation beyond vehicle manufacturing.

“This recognition reflects the work we have done to evolve alongside our customers. Today, our role goes beyond manufacturing vehicles: we develop solutions that connect technology, service, and operational capacity to meet their needs,” Prado emphasized.

Among the tools implemented by International is its Control Tower , a platform that connects vehicle information with the service network and which, according to the company, has allowed preventive maintenance to be reduced from up to two days to 3.5 hours .

This tool is complemented by maintenance programs, warranties, monitoring and roadside assistance for fleet operations.

The company also reported an investment of 708 million pesos earmarked for the renewal, expansion, and modernization of its dealer network. These actions are part of International 2030 , a strategy that encompasses technology, customer service, talent development, and sustainability.

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The heavy vehicle market in Mexico showed contrasting behavior during August 2026. Wholesale sales continued in positive territory , while retail sales again registered a decline compared to the same month in 2025.

According to the Statistical Bulletin of the National Association of Bus, Truck and Tractor-Trailer Producers (ANPACT) , during the eighth month of this year, two thousand 719 units were sold wholesale , a growth of 15.8% compared to the two thousand 348 of August 2025.

With this result, between January and August wholesale sales reached 19,956 vehicles , a figure 7.0% higher than the 18,654 units sold during the same period last year.

The cargo segment sold 2,380 units wholesale during August 2026, a 22.5 percent year-over-year increase . Among the fastest-growing categories were Class 7 , with a 145.5 percent increase , followed by Class 8 at 92.8 percent , while fifth-wheel tractors saw a 17.3 percent increase . In contrast, Classes 4 and 5 declined by 29.6 percent and 25.0 percent, respectively.

In the January-August period of 2026, cargo totaled 16,992 units , a 7.3 percent increase . However, fifth-wheel tractor-trailers saw a 10.5 percent decline , with 7,688 units compared to 8,592 during the same period in 2025. Class 8 trucks, on the other hand, accumulated a 24.2 percent increase .

Passenger traffic showed a different pattern in the wholesale channel. During August, 339 units were sold , 16.3% fewer than in 2015. Class 7 sales grew by 161.6% , while Class 8 sales fell by 75.9% , and intercity buses declined by 5.7% . Year-to-date, the segment totaled 2,964 units, an increase of 5.2% .

Retail maintains the contraction

Retail sales continued their downward trend during August 2026. Two thousand 888 vehicles were sold during the month , a decrease of 8.9% compared to the three thousand 171 units sold in August 2025. In the January-August period, the market totaled 21 thousand 622 units , 19.0% less than the 26 thousand 685 sold during the same period last year.

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Retail sales of cargo trucks reached 2,487 units in August of this year, a year-over-year decrease of 3.5 percent . Class 6 trucks advanced 15.8 percent , Class 8 trucks grew 9.4 percent , and Class 5 trucks increased 3.7 percent . In contrast, fifth-wheel tractors declined 11.2 percent , Class 7 trucks fell 14.3 percent, and Class 4 trucks declined 12.8 percent.

Overall, cargo sales continued to decline by 16.2% , with 18,643 units sold. Fifth-wheel tractor-trailers remain among the most affected segments, contracting by 27.5% , falling from 11,807 units between January and August 2025 to 8,557 in the same period of 2026.

Passenger sales also failed to reverse the trend in the retail channel. During August 2026, 401 units were sold , 32.4% fewer than in 2025. Class 8 saw a 57.6% drop , while Class 7 decreased by 31.1% . Intercity buses declined by 2.4%, and Classes 5 and 6 fell by 6.7%.

Between January and August of this year, retail passenger sales contracted by 32.8% , with 2,979 units sold. Intercity buses saw a 25.0% decrease , and Class 8 buses registered a cumulative decline of 59.9% .

August’s results confirm the difference between the two channels: wholesale has accumulated growth of 7.0%, while retail remains 19.0% below its 2025 projection . In freight, Class 8 showed strong monthly growth in wholesale, while fifth-wheel tractors experienced double-digit declines in both wholesale and retail sales

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Fuel consumption represents one of the main costs in the operation of motor transport fleets , so improving the performance of the units remains among the points of focus for carriers and manufacturers.

Under this scenario, MAN Truck & Bus has focused part of its strategy in Mexico on powertrain integration and the use of tools that allow managing vehicle performance according to route conditions.

In an interview with T21, Roberto Rodríguez, head of key accounts for MAN Truck & Bus in Mexico, explained that the cost of diesel has a significant impact on operations , and therefore, fuel efficiency is one of the brand’s main focuses.

“The focus on the issue of diesel, undoubtedly, understanding that it is the biggest cost in any of our fleets, is very relevant,” Rodríguez noted.

One of the tools the company is incorporating is EfficientCruise , which uses a topographic map of Mexico to anticipate road characteristics and manage unit performance.

According to Rodríguez, Mexico is the first country outside of Europe to join this platform , whose operation allows the use of torque when road conditions require it and taking advantage of inertia when possible.

The strategy also includes the integration of powertrain components. The executive explained that MAN uses a 12.4-liter D26 engine , an automated transmission whose programming was jointly developed by ZF and MAN, and axles manufactured in-house.

According to Rodríguez, this integration contributes to the company’s focus on fuel economy, in addition to safety-related aspects.

Regarding its commercial performance, MAN registered 23 cargo units sold at retail during July 2026, with a 0.9% share of a market that reached 2,532 units, according to figures from the Administrative Registry of the Automotive Industry of Heavy Vehicles (RAIAVP) disseminated by the National Association of Producers of Buses, Trucks and Tractor-Trailers (ANPACT) .

Adoption also presents challenges

Beyond technology, the executive acknowledged that gaining ground in the Mexican market also presents a challenge, due to the historical presence of conventionally configured vehicles.

“It has undoubtedly been complex. The domestic market is very traditional and obviously uses American-type vehicles, which we call conventional here,” he commented.

Rodríguez explained that one of the ways to advance in this process has been to incorporate units into different fleets so that carriers and operators can test them directly in their operation .

“We’ve managed to get into some fleets to test our truck. There are more and more cab-over trucks on the road, so there’s greater openness,” he said.

He added that, once the units were incorporated, aspects related to safety, comfort, and ergonomics became part of the operators’ experience. This is further enhanced by closer collaboration with key clients to understand fleet needs and make adjustments.

“That interaction has allowed us to improve or refine some points that we have loose ends and give these clients more confidence,” he said.

In this way, MAN’s strategy in Mexico combines the use of tools aimed at improving fuel efficiency with an approach to fleets , in a market where operational performance and diesel-related costs continue to be relevant factors for road transport.

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QUERÉTARO, QRO.- In a trucking operation , the cost of a vehicle goes beyond its purchase price. According to Rafael Gutiérrez, Commercial Development Manager for Scania Mexico , factors such as fuel efficiency , safety, and maintenance are also part of the evaluation that corporate fleets conduct when making decisions.

This view, he explained, is part of the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, through which companies consider various elements associated with the operation of vehicles and not just the price of the asset.

It is precisely in this segment where Scania Mexico begins to see signs of recovery during the second half of 2026.

“As we approach the end of the year, we’ve been seeing a market recovery in this segment. Traditionally, it tends to be strongest in the second half of the year, due to budget cuts and other factors,” Gutiérrez noted.

He also explained that this type of fleet usually carries out a comprehensive evaluation before incorporating units, so aspects related to the operation become relevant in the decisions.

“We factor in fuel efficiency, safety, maintenance, and then we make an overall assessment of the product and make decisions based on that,” he explained.

Regarding fuel, the executive mentioned the performance of the Scania Super powertrain as one of the components that the company considers within its total cost of ownership proposal, due to its impact on the profitability of operations.

However, he maintained that the evaluation doesn’t end there. Safety also impacts company profitability and is one of the factors fleets consider when analyzing their vehicles.

Security, part of the operation

During the Tenth Road Safety Congress of the   National Association of Private Transport (ANTP) , Gutiérrez emphasized that safety encompasses both the equipment incorporated in the vehicles and the conditions for the operator and their training.

In that regard, he assured that 100% of Scania trucks have the safety systems that the company incorporates into its units, under the premise that this equipment is not considered optional.

“For us, safety is not optional, and 100% of our trucks come equipped with all the systems that will help the operator because we know that it is a fundamental part of the ecosystem and the business,” he stated.

In addition, there is the training of drivers and the maintenance of units through the company’s service network, elements that Gutiérrez linked to the need to keep vehicles available for operation.

“What we need is for the truck to be out on the road and not stuck in the workshops,” he said.

Telemetry is also part of this strategy. According to the executive, generating data allows them to obtain information about operations and leverage the capabilities of the units.

“A product that doesn’t generate data and doesn’t help us improve is difficult to get the most out of,” he said.

The challenge in a market of lower sales

While Scania is seeing a recovery in the corporate fleet segment during the second half of the year, Gutiérrez acknowledged that the industry faces a complex sales scenario.

Given this scenario, he pointed out that one of the challenges for the brand is to continue supporting its customers and strengthening its own service network.

“Today, precisely at a time when perhaps the business itself or the industry is not going through its best moment in terms of sales, we are strengthening ourselves,” he commented.

Gutiérrez indicated that during the last few months Scania has opened more service points as part of this strategy, although during the interview he did not specify the number of openings.

The goal, he explained, is to maintain focus on current operations and have the capacity to respond when new business arises.

“We are ready with a network that can maintain long-term relationships, but above all, when new business comes in, so that our clients can be well taken care of,” he pointed out.

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Each year, Expo Transporte ANPACT transforms Guadalajara into a meeting point for carriers, manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers from across Mexico and abroad for three days. This activity extends beyond the exhibition floor, reaching hotels, restaurants, and other services connected to the city’s transportation industry.

The challenge will be to surpass the record-breaking results achieved in 2025. Although the goals for visitors, exhibitors, and economic impact remain at similar levels for 2027, the focus will be on expanding the event’s reach through new content, innovation, and business opportunities.

The expectation was announced during the formal launch of Expo Transporte ANPACT 2027 , which will take place from November 10 to 12, 2027 at Expo Guadalajara , following the results obtained in the 2025 edition.

Rogelio Arzate, executive president of the   National Association of Bus, Truck and Tractor-Trailer Producers (ANPACT) , highlighted that the next edition will seek to be a space to turn the transformations that the road transport sector faces into opportunities for the industry.

“It will be an exhibition of vehicles, engines, components, technology and services, but it will also be a great space for innovation, decisions and of course business,” he said.

This activity will also have an impact beyond the fairgrounds. The arrival of international visitors, exhibitors, and participants will increase the demand for services related to the meetings industry in Guadalajara, where economic expectations for 2027 aim to maintain the level achieved in the previous edition.

“We are going to reach one billion pesos in economic impact for the first time in just three days,” said Gustavo Stauffer, general director of the Guadalajara Visitors and Conventions Bureau.

However, that figure had already been reached in 2025. According to the results shared from Expo Transporte ANPACT 2025, the event then reached an economic impact of one billion pesos, an amount that is again being considered as a reference for 2027.

The expected impact will also extend to the hotel industry. Mark  Christianson  Figueroa , president of the Jalisco Hotel Association , estimated a revenue of over 150 million pesos solely from lodging during the days of the exhibition.

In the 2025 edition, hotel occupancy exceeded 92% during the Expo Transporte days, while for 2027 the expectation is to reach similar or even higher levels.

An Expo that demands more space

The growth projected for 2027 will also be reflected in the size of the event. The National Association of Bus, Truck and Tractor-Trailer Manufacturers (ANPACT) projects receiving more than 70,000 visitors , with more than 660 exhibiting brands and international participants from 35 countries , in addition to attendees from all 32 states of the country.

Based on data from ANPACT, Expo Transporte ANPACT 2025 resulted in 60,000 visitors, 500 participating brands, 70,000 square meters of exhibition space, and an economic impact of one billion pesos.

Given this expectation, the exhibition area will use the same 70,000 square meters , and it is planned to use the outdoor area of ​​Expo Guadalajara again, located across Avenida De las Rosas.

“We no longer fit inside Expo Guadalajara,” it was noted during the press conference, explaining that they are also keeping a close eye on future expansions of the venue to meet the demand for space.

The strategy is based on the results of 2025, an edition that was highlighted by the organizers as the largest held to date, both in terms of the number of visitors and international presence.

The continued presence of Expo Transporte in Guadalajara also coincides with the growth of logistics activity in Jalisco. Mauro Garza, general strategic coordinator of the state’s Development and Growth Cabinet, highlighted that this year more than 800,000 square meters of industrial buildings are under construction , 60% of which will be dedicated to distribution and logistics centers.

For the 2027 edition, ANPACT also seeks to expand the scope of the meeting towards training and professionalization with the launch of Expo Transporte ANPACT Academy , an initiative through which best practices and knowledge will be shared with universities, technological institutes and students.

This will be complemented by an agenda focused on artificial intelligence and new technologies applied to road transport, as well as the ANPACT Innovation Award and recognition for the sustainable stand.

The goal is for Expo Transporte to continue as a space for the exhibition of vehicles, engines, components, technology and services, but also for the generation of business, alliances and knowledge around the transformations that the road transport sector is facing.

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Each year, Expo Transporte ANPACT transforms Guadalajara into a meeting point for carriers, manufacturers, suppliers, and buyers from across Mexico and abroad for three days. This activity extends beyond the exhibition floor, reaching hotels, restaurants, and other services connected to the city’s transportation industry.

The challenge will be to surpass the record-breaking results achieved in 2025. Although the goals for visitors, exhibitors, and economic impact remain at similar levels for 2027, the focus will be on expanding the event’s reach through new content, innovation, and business opportunities.

The expectation was announced during the formal launch of Expo Transporte ANPACT 2027 , which will take place from November 10 to 12, 2027 at Expo Guadalajara , following the results obtained in the 2025 edition.

Rogelio Arzate, executive president of the   National Association of Bus, Truck and Tractor-Trailer Producers (ANPACT) , highlighted that the next edition will seek to be a space to turn the transformations that the road transport sector faces into opportunities for the industry.

“It will be an exhibition of vehicles, engines, components, technology and services, but it will also be a great space for innovation, decisions and of course business,” he said.

This activity will also have an impact beyond the fairgrounds. The arrival of international visitors, exhibitors, and participants will increase the demand for services related to the meetings industry in Guadalajara, where economic expectations for 2027 aim to maintain the level achieved in the previous edition.

“We are going to reach one billion pesos in economic impact for the first time in just three days,” said Gustavo Stauffer, general director of the Guadalajara Visitors and Conventions Bureau.

However, that figure had already been reached in 2025. According to the results shared from Expo Transporte ANPACT 2025, the event then reached an economic impact of one billion pesos, an amount that is again being considered as a reference for 2027.

The expected impact will also extend to the hotel industry. Mark  Christianson  Figueroa , president of the Jalisco Hotel Association , estimated a revenue of over 150 million pesos solely from lodging during the days of the exhibition.

In the 2025 edition, hotel occupancy exceeded 92% during the Expo Transporte days, while for 2027 the expectation is to reach similar or even higher levels.

An Expo that demands more space

The growth projected for 2027 will also be reflected in the size of the event. The National Association of Bus, Truck and Tractor-Trailer Manufacturers (ANPACT) projects receiving more than 70,000 visitors , with more than 660 exhibiting brands and international participants from 35 countries , in addition to attendees from all 32 states of the country.

Based on data from ANPACT, Expo Transporte ANPACT 2025 resulted in 60,000 visitors, 500 participating brands, 70,000 square meters of exhibition space, and an economic impact of one billion pesos.

Given this expectation, the exhibition area will use the same 70,000 square meters , and it is planned to use the outdoor area of ​​Expo Guadalajara again, located across Avenida De las Rosas.

“We no longer fit inside Expo Guadalajara,” it was noted during the press conference, explaining that they are also keeping a close eye on future expansions of the venue to meet the demand for space.

The strategy is based on the results of 2025, an edition that was highlighted by the organizers as the largest held to date, both in terms of the number of visitors and international presence.

The continued presence of Expo Transporte in Guadalajara also coincides with the growth of logistics activity in Jalisco. Mauro Garza, general strategic coordinator of the state’s Development and Growth Cabinet, highlighted that this year more than 800,000 square meters of industrial buildings are under construction , 60% of which will be dedicated to distribution and logistics centers.

For the 2027 edition, ANPACT also seeks to expand the scope of the meeting towards training and professionalization with the launch of Expo Transporte ANPACT Academy , an initiative through which best practices and knowledge will be shared with universities, technological institutes and students.

This will be complemented by an agenda focused on artificial intelligence and new technologies applied to road transport, as well as the ANPACT Innovation Award and recognition for the sustainable stand.

The goal is for Expo Transporte to continue as a space for the exhibition of vehicles, engines, components, technology and services, but also for the generation of business, alliances and knowledge around the transformations that the road transport sector is facing.

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After a first half of the year marked by declining figures, July 2026 brought different signs for the heavy vehicle industry in Mexico. Production and exports increased compared to the same month last year, although the cumulative performance still reflects the effects of the contraction recorded during the first months of the year, reported Alejandro Osorio, Director of Public Affairs and Communication for the National Association of Bus, Truck, and Tractor-Trailer Manufacturers (ANPACT) .

During the seventh month of the year, 14,675 heavy vehicles were produced , an increase of 51.8% compared to the 9,668 units manufactured in the same month of 2025. Of the total, 14,319 corresponded to the cargo segment and 356 to the passenger segment .

The greatest growth was recorded in the passenger segment, whose production increased 80.7% compared to July of last year.

Despite the monthly increase, the cumulative total from January to July is still below the level recorded in 2015. In the first seven months of the year , 85,551 units were manufactured , a decrease of 6.1% compared to the 91,124 of the same period of the previous year.

Regarding the technologies used, production during July was almost entirely concentrated on Euro VI diesel units . No electric or natural gas vehicles were manufactured during the month.

Exports gain momentum

The most pronounced performance was observed in exports. During July, Mexico shipped 13,117 heavy vehicles abroad , a 66.7% increase compared to the 7,867 units exported in the same month of 2015.

During the presentation of results, ANPACT  highlighted the performance of tractor-trailer trucks , one of the main products within Mexican heavy vehicle exports.

The United States remained the main destination , with 9,374 units, followed by Canada with 436, and Colombia with 135. In the month, Mexico made shipments to nine countries, while in the accumulated January-July it reached 13 markets.

Among the destinations that registered the greatest variations were Colombia with an annual growth of 128%, and Peru with an increase of 220% . ANPACT attributed this performance to the efforts made to open and diversify export markets.

As with production, diesel vehicles accounted for the majority of exports during July, with 13,117 units exported under this technology.

Used, a pressure that continues

While production and exports showed better performance during July, ANPACT again focused on the import of used heavy vehicles from the United States , considering that their entry continues to affect both the established industry in Mexico and the carriers and the domestic market.

Between January and June, imports of these vehicles decreased by 30.4%. However, for every 100 new heavy vehicles sold in Mexico, an additional 53.4 used vehicles were imported .

The association noted that this flow has effects on employment, the production chain and domestic market prices, and is therefore holding talks with the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP) and the Undersecretariat of Revenue to find mechanisms to contain it.

“A constructive, productive effort that we hope will bear fruit in the short term to provide a definitive solution to this problem affecting the industry,” Osorio said .

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After a first half of the year marked by declining figures, July 2026 brought different signs for the heavy vehicle industry in Mexico. Production and exports increased compared to the same month last year, although the cumulative performance still reflects the effects of the contraction recorded during the first months of the year, reported Alejandro Osorio, Director of Public Affairs and Communication for the National Association of Bus, Truck, and Tractor-Trailer Manufacturers (ANPACT) .

During the seventh month of the year, 14,675 heavy vehicles were produced , an increase of 51.8% compared to the 9,668 units manufactured in the same month of 2025. Of the total, 14,319 corresponded to the cargo segment and 356 to the passenger segment .

The greatest growth was recorded in the passenger segment, whose production increased 80.7% compared to July of last year.

Despite the monthly increase, the cumulative total from January to July is still below the level recorded in 2015. In the first seven months of the year , 85,551 units were manufactured , a decrease of 6.1% compared to the 91,124 of the same period of the previous year.

Regarding the technologies used, production during July was almost entirely concentrated on Euro VI diesel units . No electric or natural gas vehicles were manufactured during the month.

Exports gain momentum

The most pronounced performance was observed in exports. During July, Mexico shipped 13,117 heavy vehicles abroad , a 66.7% increase compared to the 7,867 units exported in the same month of 2015.

During the presentation of results, ANPACT  highlighted the performance of tractor-trailer trucks , one of the main products within Mexican heavy vehicle exports.

The United States remained the main destination , with 9,374 units, followed by Canada with 436, and Colombia with 135. In the month, Mexico made shipments to nine countries, while in the accumulated January-July it reached 13 markets.

Among the destinations that registered the greatest variations were Colombia with an annual growth of 128%, and Peru with an increase of 220% . ANPACT attributed this performance to the efforts made to open and diversify export markets.

As with production, diesel vehicles accounted for the majority of exports during July, with 13,117 units exported under this technology.

Used, a pressure that continues

While production and exports showed better performance during July, ANPACT again focused on the import of used heavy vehicles from the United States , considering that their entry continues to affect both the established industry in Mexico and the carriers and the domestic market.

Between January and June, imports of these vehicles decreased by 30.4%. However, for every 100 new heavy vehicles sold in Mexico, an additional 53.4 used vehicles were imported .

The association noted that this flow has effects on employment, the production chain and domestic market prices, and is therefore holding talks with the Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (SHCP) and the Undersecretariat of Revenue to find mechanisms to contain it.

“A constructive, productive effort that we hope will bear fruit in the short term to provide a definitive solution to this problem affecting the industry,” Osorio said .

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The heavy vehicle market in Mexico showed contrasting trends during July 2026. Wholesale sales continued to grow , driven by both freight and passenger transport, while retail sales again declined compared to the same month in 2025 .

According to the Statistical Bulletin of the National Association of Bus, Truck and Tractor-Trailer Producers (ANPACT) , during July of this year, two thousand 490 units were sold wholesale , a growth of 21.8% compared to the two thousand 045 of the seventh month of 2025.

With this result, between January and July wholesale sales reached 17,237 vehicles , a figure 5.7% higher than the 16,303 units sold during the same period last year.

The cargo segment sold 2,141 units wholesale during July 2026, a year-over-year increase of 20.3 percent . Among the fastest-growing categories, Class 5 stood out with a 378.0 percent  increase , followed by Class 4  with 63.7 percent , while fifth-wheel tractors saw a 17.0 percent increase . In contrast, Class 8 declined by 11.0 percent.

In the January-July period of 2026, cargo totaled 14,612 units , a 5.2 percent increase . However, fifth-wheel tractor-trailers experienced a 13.7 percent decrease , with 6,665 units compared to 7,720 during the same period in 2025. Class 8 trucks, on the other hand, saw a 16.5 percent increase.

Passenger traffic also showed a recovery in the wholesale channel. During July, 349 units were sold , 31.2% more than in 2015. Class 7 buses stood out with a growth of 147.3% , as did intercity buses, which increased by 30.0% . Year-to-date, the segment totaled 2,625 units, an increase of 8.8%, although intercity buses still reported a decline of 26.3%.

Retail sales return to negative territory

Unlike wholesale, retail sales contracted during July 2026. Two thousand nine hundred and forty vehicles were sold during the period , a decrease of 8.6% compared to the three thousand two hundred and fifteen units sold in July 2025. In the January-July period, the market totaled 18 thousand seven hundred and thirty-four units , 20.3% less than the 23 thousand five hundred and fifteen units sold during the same period last year.

Retail sales of cargo trucks reached 2,530 units in July of this year, a year-over-year decrease of 5.1 percent . Although fifth-wheel tractors grew 8.0 percent and Class 5 trucks advanced 23.7 percent, Class 8 trucks declined 23.7 percent and Class 4 trucks fell 17.0 percent.

Overall, cargo sales continued to decline by 17.9% , with 16,156 units sold. Fifth-wheel tractor-trailers remain among the most pressured segments, with a contraction of 29.5% , falling from 10,525 units between January and July 2025 to 7,418 in the same period of 2026.

Passenger sales also failed to reverse the trend in the retail channel. During July 2026, 410 units were sold , 25.6% fewer than in 2025. Class 8 saw the largest drop at 91.4% , while Class 7 decreased by 3.9%. In contrast, intercity buses increased by 24.7%, and Classes 5 and 6 grew by 44.0%.

Between January and July of this year, retail passenger sales contracted by 32.8% , with 2,578 units sold. Intercity buses saw a 26.9% decrease , while Class 8 buses registered a cumulative decline of 60.3%.

July’s results confirm an uneven market recovery: wholesale has accumulated growth of 5.7%, while retail is still 20.3% below its 2025 level . Although fifth-wheel tractors recovered ground in the monthly comparison, they maintain double-digit declines in the year-to-date figures for both wholesale and retail.

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