Showing an increase of 1,003 units, there is a marked expansion in the vehicle fleet. Regular cars, SUVs, minivans and trucks are pushing the figures up, according to the Comptroller General of the Republic.

Laestrella.com.pa confirms that "... bus sales have been curtalied, a figure which is negative with 435 versus 728 in the same period last year. This includes minibuses ... ".

On the other hand "... it appears that the trucks (small, medium and large) continue to be in demand, as 636 have been sold, about 116 more than in 2014 ...".

Source: laestrella.com.pa

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