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NewsSeptember 28, 2017

Sofico Opens Office In Mexico

Sofico opened an office in Mexico as a means to better serve its customers in Central America with its services in financing, leasing, and fleet software.

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NewsAugust 14, 2017

Talks to Revamp NAFTA Slated to Begin This Week

Trucking and logistics interests are keeping a close eye on talks to revamp the North American Free Trade Agreement begin this week – particularly those involved in the automotive industry.

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Articlesby Mike AntichJune 30, 2017

Mexico Fleet Market Resilient in Face of Uncertainty

Calendar-year 2016 sales shows were strong, but there are headwinds buffeting 2017 auto sales, in particular, the risk of higher interest rates, and a weaker Mexican peso vis-à-vis the U.S. dollar.

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NewsJune 20, 2017

Ford to Source Next-Gen Focus From China

Ford is shifting production of its next-generation 2019 Focus compact car to China from Mexico, and will invest $900 million in its Kentucky Truck Plant to expand production for the new Expedition and Lincoln Navigator, Ford has announced.

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NewsMarch 12, 2017

FCA Mexico Sales Up 9%

On March 1, FCA México reported February sales of 8,059 units, up 9% versus 2016; best February since 2010.

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NewsMarch 11, 2017

BP First International Oil Company to Enter Mexico Retail Market

Mexico is the sixth-largest consumer gasoline and diesel market globally and BP is the first international oil company to enter the market, following deregulation, which was previously only served by Petróleos Mexicanos (PEMEX), the Mexican state-owned petroleum company.

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Market Trendsby Mike AntichFebruary 27, 2017

Blog: Model-Year Versus Calendar-Year Terminology

One challenge to global fleet management is adjusting to different fleet terminology for different regions. One example is the difference between the use of “model-year” and “calendar-year” in describing the year of a fleet vehicle.

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NewsFebruary 26, 2017

Mexico City Ranked Most Congested Global City

The top five most traffic congested cities in the world are Mexico City, Bangkok, Jakarta, Chongqing, and Bucharest.

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NewsJanuary 13, 2017

Telematics Providers Ink Deals with Four Mexican Companies

International telematics provider Scope Technologies and local partner Troncalnet have signed four new deals with Mexican companies such as CARSSA Courier Company, Grupo Autofin de Monterrey, FAMSA, and Altos Hornos de Mexico (AHMSA).

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NewsJanuary 3, 2017

Ford Cancels Plans for Mexico Plant, Invests in Michigan

Ford has canceled plans for a $1.6 billion plant in Mexico and is now investing $700 million in production at its Flat Rock Assembly Plant in Michigan.

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