Volvo Trucks' deliveries January-November 1998

12/17/1998 9:45 AM EST

VOLVO TRUCKS' DELIVERIES JANUARY-NOVEMBER 1998


Volvo Trucks' deliveries in January-November recorded a total of 74,835 units,
an increase of 21 per cent, compared with the same period last year. Sales
showed the following distribution:


1997 1998

Europe, total 30,604 37,318 +22

of which

Western Europe 27,708 33,597 +21

Eastern Europe 2,896 3,721 +28

North America 18,904 26,649 +41

South America 6,370 5,671 -11

Asia 4,257 3,487 -18

Other markets 1,721 1,710 -1

Total 61,856 74,835 +21


The inflow of orders during this period increased by 18 per cent and the order
book by 41 per cent compared with the same period in 1997.


December 17, 1998


For more information, please contact:

Tommy Kohle. Tel: +46 31-66 65 17, mobile 0706-76 65 17, e-mail: