How to build your fleet supplier network in Latin America

By Daniel Bland - October 19, 2021 (Twitter?@DanielBlandBiz)?GlobalFleet.com-FleetLatAm.com

Accomplishing efficient fleet operations requires building a network of dependable suppliers and this first means knowing who the main players in your region are.?

In this feature on Latin America, we will highlight the principal automakers, vehicle fleet management and leasing companies, telematics firms, and driver safety organizations in the region.?

As you know, the largest investment you will face is the acquisition of vehicles. This can be accomplished through direct purchases from auto manufacturers (aka OEMs), through long-term leasing agreements or through short-term car rental contracts.

Although there are several suppliers throughout the region, highlighted here are the leading players in Latin America’s largest vehicle markets.

Automakers

In terms of OEMs, those dominating in Brazil are Stellantis (mostly Fiat & Jeep), General Motors (mostly Chevrolet), and Volkswagen, while in Mexico they are Nissan, GM, and VW.?

Meanwhile, VW, Toyota, and Renault are popular in Argentina, Renault, GM, and Mazda in Colombia, GM, Kia, and Suzuki in Chile, and Toyota, Hyundai, and Kia are the OEMs to look out for in Peru, according to Global Fleet’s?Wikifleet pages.?

Overall, the best-selling vehicle brands in Latin America include Chevrolet, VW, Fiat, Toyota, Nissan, and Jeep.?

While a vast majority (some 85%) of the fleet vehicles (7 million +) in the region have been acquired through direct purchases or financial leasing agreements, some 15% (just over 1 million) have been obtained through full-service leasing contracts. Read more here...