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Please find page 63 of the 2007 Volvo annual report below. You can navigate through the pages in the report by either clicking on the pages listed below, or by using the keyword search tool below to find specific information within the annual report.To expand sales by increasing the •
company’s product range in the
Japanese market and also to concen-
trate efforts on aftermarket sales.
To focus efforts on sales activities in •
South Africa and the Middle East
region where truck demand continues
to be robust.
To endeavor to expand sales further in •
the Asian region by introducing new
heavy-duty truck models.
To promote activities aimed at achiev-•
ing synergies with the Volvo Group.
Broadened the product range of the •
Quon heavy-duty truck series and light-
duty truck models.
Achieved greater synergies in after-•
sales service together with Volvo
Trucks Japan.
Continued strong truck exports to •
resource-rich countries especially in
Africa and the Middle East.
Launched exports of the Quon heavy-•
duty truck series that complies with the
Euro 4 emission regulations to other
Asian markets.
Invested in the Oceania region to •
strengthen sales capabilities there.
Focused efforts on sales activities for the •
Quon in Japan and on activities for
assisting customers in improving their
effi ciency.
Conduct more eco-driving workshops so •
as to contribute to reducing fl eet operat-
ing costs and to curbing CO2 emissions.
Expand sales in Asia as the core com-•
pany of the Group’s strategy in Asia.
Maintain strong exports to resource-rich •
countries such as South Africa.
Drive projects to create synergies with •
the rest of the Volvo Group.
Ambitions 2007 Outcome 2007 Ambitions 2008
Nissan Motor, down 24% from the previous
year. The decline was due to the fact that Nis-
san Diesel avoided getting involved in low-
priced sales competition mounted by other
companies that were aggressively selling off
their old truck models at low prices.
During the same period 2007, Nissan
Diesel shipped 20,861 units to overseas mar-
kets, an increase of 30% over 2006. Exports
to other Asian markets rose 20% over the
previous year to reach 6,900 units, thanks to
increased shipments to Indonesia, China and
Thailand.
Exports to Africa increased 40% over the
same period the preceding year to total 7,160
units. Shipments were notably strong to South
Africa, which continues to enjoy high eco-
nomic growth. Exports to the Middle East
came to 2,240 units, up 10% for the year,
owing to the continuation of numerous con-
struction projects due to strong oil exports.
In 2007, Nissan Diesel delivered 7,634
light-duty trucks for Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.
Nissan Diesel became a member of the
Volvo Group in 2007 and is working to pro-
mote the Group’s success in Asia, which will
be necessary for the Volvo Group to develop
into the world’s number one truck manu-
facturer.
Deliveries by segment Second to
fourth quarter
Nissan Diesel 20061 2007
Light trucks (under 7 tons) 27,701 12,338
Medium trucks (7-15.9 tons) 13,226 12,342
Heavy trucks (over 16 tons) 11,710 13,504
Total 52,637 38,184
1 In 2006, Nissan Diesel wasn’t consolidated in the Volvo Group.
Deliveries by market Second to
fourth quarter
Nissan Diesel 20061 2007
Western Europe – –
Eastern Europe 20 20
North America 2,243 2,479
South America 491 808
Asia 44,245 26,455
Other markets 5,638 8,422
Total 52,637 38,184
1 In 2006, Nissan Diesel wasn’t consolidated in the Volvo Group.
Business areas 2007 59