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Number of trucks produced
Renault Trucks 2005 2006
Renault Mascott 12,461 14,953
Renault Kerax 8,800 9,732
Renault Midlum 15,484 12,696
Renault Premium Distribution 6,663 6,473
Renault Premium Route 12,328 16,780
Renault Magnum 8,208 7,000
Total 63,944 67,634
while at the same time the sale of certain ver-
sions were terminated.
During early 2007, this was followed by the
introduction of a completely new vehicle –
Renault Maxity – as a complement to Renault
Trucks’ light truck range, as well as the new
Mascott.
Customer service
Today, many transport businesses face the
pres sures of deadlines, and their profitability
cannot tolerate either delays or unplanned
standstills. The Renault Trucks’ network and its
Service Commitment ensure optimal mobility
for the customers’ vehicles. The mission is
clearly-defined: making a diagnosis in under an
hour, proposing a relay tractor and completion
of works in under two hours once started.
In the event of breakdown on the road, the
assistance program Renault Trucks 24/24
guarantees to dispatch a repairer in response
to a simple phone call. The repairer’s job is to
help the driver to continue en route as quickly
as possible.
Production
Renault Trucks’ deliveries and productivity
were affected negatively by extensive produc-
tion changes in the industrial system in con-
junction with the introduction of new truck
models and engines. During the fourth quarter,
phasing out of the Renault Kerax plant in
Villaverde was completed. Assembly of Renault
Trucks’ heavy truck program was thus concen-
trated to the plant in Bourg-en-Bresse. The
current focus is on improving productivity and
ensuring delivery capacity to meet the strong
demand. In January 2007, Renault Trucks
signed an agreement with Nissan Motor
regarding distribution of the light truck Renault
Maxity, which will be manufactured by Nissan
Motor.
Ambitions 2006 Outcome 2006 Ambitions 2007
• Truck product offer completely renewed.
• Heavy-duty truck assembly transferred
to Bourg-en-Bresse.
• Euro 4 engines were introduced during
the year.
• A reduction cost program has been
launched.
• The Service Quality improvement program
is showing positive results.
• Achieve the Service Quality program.
• Improve brand image based on the new
product portfolio and quality achievements.
• Harvest the benefits of the totally renewed range.
• Launch successfully the new Renault Maxity.
• Develop soft products sales.
• Implement cost reduction plan.
• Secure the product cost-reduction plan.
• Successful introductions and production
change-overs.
• Introduce engines in all trucks that meet
future emissions standards in Europe
and US.
• Maintain high pace of activity in the devel-
opment of alternative drivelines.
• Further development of dealer network.
Number of trucks delivered
Renault Trucks 2005 2006
Western Europe 55,526 58,063
Eastern Europe 5,462 7,126
North America 477 561
South America 1,022 1,078
Asia 7,907 5,241
Other markets 4,067 5,505
Total 74,461 77,574
Business areas 2006 63