Eying multi-country fleet management in the Americas

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By Daniel Bland – May 9, 2024 (Fleet Mobility Today Newsletter No. 24)?

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Hello Fleet & Mobility Players,??

Besides reaching a membership milestone in April (2024), among the topics covered by Fleet Mobility Today (FMT) last month were multi-country fleet management strategies, telematics, safety training, new executive appointments in South America, and a spotlight on Argentina.???

Expert Talks??

In our latest Expert Talks interview with Alberto Mancillas (pictured above) who is Fleet Manager for electrification and automation tech company ABB in North America and Brazil, Alberto shared his expertise on managing a diverse fleet spanning multiple countries, offering us valuable insights into the intricacies of fleet operations in the region.?

“There is a significant difference in fleet composition and management practices across countries in the Americas,” said Alberto, explaining that while the US primarily focuses on work-related vehicles and Brazil more towards smaller benefit vehicles, Mexico falls somewhere in between.?

To see the full interview, which includes talks on standardizing or customizing your fleet policy, the use of open-end and closed-ended leases and other fleet related topics, visit here .?

Charla con Amigos??

As for other interviews, we spoke about integrating telematics and topics such as mitigating risks at the wheel with Carlos Serrano García who is CEO and Co-founder of telematics and connectivity company One Tierra.?

We also spoke with Daniel Arias who is head of vehicle control and road safety for vehicle rental company MAXIRent, discussing topics such as safety training and the use of the company’s mobile simulator.?

Snapshot??

Our Snapshot in April provided a look into Argentina 's mobility landscape, highlighting key economic factors, automotive trends, and energy costs crucial for understanding the country's mobility ecosystem.?

As for vehicles, South Americas second largest vehicle market saw approximately 15 million new registrations in 2023. Leading was Fiat, followed by Volkswagen, General Motors, Toyota, and Hyundai. The best-selling models in Argentina last year were the Fiat Kronos, Peugeot 208, Toyota Hilux pickup, Volkswagen Amarok pickup, and Toyota Etios.?

New Appointments at Nissan???

Nissan Motor Corporation has appointed Rodolfo Possuelo as Senior Director for Aftersales in Latin America, previously Commercial Director for the automaker in Brazil. Taking over for Mr. Possuelo is Ricardo Bianchi , now Director of Sales and the Dealership Network in Brazil. He was previously head of sales operations in the country.?

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FMT Milestone??

The Fleet Mobility Today Community (FMTC) reached a milestone on April 15, topping 500 fleet, facilities, and procurement experts who make up part of the 5,000 members – also known as INSIDERS - which have subscribed to the FMT Newsletter .??

We welcome all of you to our community and remember, if you have any suggestions, comments, or ideas, feel free to leave us a message in the chat below or send me a private message.??

Thank You, Gracias, Obrigado!??

Daniel Bland

Fleet Mobility Today????