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33 AutoData | November 2018 “Production is expected to grow again next year, but at a double-digit pace, while exports will be sideways.” Roberto Cortes, president of VWCO “We are optimistic. The market increase may be higher than 10%, depending on the decisions that the future government will take.” Ricardo Barion, sales and marketing director of Iveco “We estimate an increase of 10% to 20% next year, driven by agricultural production and the families’ higher consumption.” Sílvio Munhoz, commercial director of Scania “Despite the uncertainties, we will keep growing. If there is no disaster we will have a 10% to 20% increase in the truck market in 2019.” Philipp Schiemer, president of Mercedes-Benz “Our projection is 20% up. But for this, the economy will have to continue basically in the way it is today.” Bernardo Fedalto, director of truck sales of Volvo “The market should keep on the growth route, but the business profitability will need to grow together with it.” João Pimentel, general director of Ford Trucks Trucks