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4 4.2 to 4.7.2018 T he truck market reached the end of the first quarter better than it was in 2017, a trend paved by the resumption of investments in some sectors, which motivated the renewal of the fleet, and also a record harvest. If at the end of March last year sales fell by 26.3%, the picture is now different: a 50.4% increase in sales and an expectation of revision of projections for the segment. Although it is recognized that 2017 is a low base of comparison, manufacturers are encouraged by the possibility of the market warming in the face of opportunities linked to the level reached by GDP and the improvement of banks’ lending spirit. Given this scenario there has been an increase in production and it is already said that it is not only supported by exports, as has happened up to now. In the quarter the lines produced 55%more than in the same period of last year, according to data released by Anfavea on Thursday, 5. The accelerated growth in the truck market, however, may not be accompanied at the Truck market expands 50% from January to March Bruno de Oliveira | bruno@autodata.com.br Anfavea balance Disclousure