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22 July 2018 | AutoData EVENT » AUTODATA SEMINAR “In some sub-segments, such as the extra-heavy, sales have increased more than 100%. But this is not a totally optimistic view: we are, actually, on a low level.” Ricardo Alouche, vice president of sales, marketing and aftermarket of MAN Latin America “We could have grown even more. We cannot accept more orders because the supply chain does not follow the rhythm.” Alcides Cavalcanti, truck sales manager of Volvo “We lost production during the truck drivers’ strike which we will not be able to recover. It’s time to invest in people.” João Pimentel, director of truck operations of Ford “The rock bottom was in the beginning of last year. Now the market is gradually recovering.” Walter Barbosa, director of bus sales and marketing at Mercedes-Benz “We must be careful until the end of the year because of the upcoming elections. Anyway, I do not believe that it would disrupt sales: the market must grow 30% or even a little more.” Marco Borba, vice president of sales and marketing at Iveco