Chrysler 2009 Annual Report Download - page 105

REPORT ON
OPERATIONS
OPERATING
PERFORMANCE
BY SECTOR
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In 2009, Iveco completed a major phase of renewal and expansion of the product range, which saw the
launch of 12 new models over a period of 3 years – one new product every three months – as part of its
programme of continuous improvements in performance, as well as the technological and environmental
quality of the product range.
In March, the new Genlyon, the first result of the joint venture between SAIC and Iveco, was unveiled in Beijing.
This new heavy vehicle manufactured by SAIC Iveco Hongyan Commercial Vehicles (SIH) was designed and
developed in China and brings Iveco’s technological excellence and European quality standards to the
Chinese market.
In June, Iveco launched the EcoDaily, the latest evolution of a model that has sold over 2 million vehicles to
date. The vehicle has a new look and new range of engines and enhancements to comfort and on-board
electronics. The strong points of the EcoDaily are two diesel engines that comply with the strict EEV (Enhanced
Environmentally-friendly Vehicle) standard, a bifuel CNG/gasoline engine and an electric engine.
Sales Performance
Commercial Vehicles by country
(units in thousands) 2009 2008 % change
France 15.0 27.6 -45.9
Germany 11.1 19.6 -43.3
UK 3.7 13.8 -73.1
Italy 21.7 31.3 -30.7
Spain 5.3 13.3 -60.3
Rest of Western Europe 10.0 19.6 -48.9
Western Europe 66.8 125.2 -46.7
Eastern Europe 8.1 29.5 -72.6
Rest of the World 29.0 37.4 -22.6
Total Sales 103.9 192.1 -45.9
Naveco 75.7 58.9 28.4
SAIC Iveco Hongyan 19.6 22.3 -12.3
Grand Total 199.2 273.3 -27.1
Sales Performance
Commercial Vehicles by product
(units in thousands) 2009 2008 % change
Heavy 22.1 57.9 -61.9
Medium 12.0 20.2 -40.8
Light 57.4 98.9 -41.9
Buses 7.8 9.6 -18.7
Special-use vehicles (*) 4.6 5.5 -17.3
Total Sales 103.9 192.1 -45.9
(*) Astra, defence, fire trucks