Volvo’s Groups truck deliveries were down 4% year-on-year in August, led by an 18% decline in Europe where the group total was hit by a 32% decline in Renault Truck sales.
Overall deliveries for the group stood at 12,864 units.
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Volvo Group
Total deliveries by market for all brands (Volvo, Mack, Renault Trucks, UD and Eicher):
|
Delivered units |
August |
Change |
|
|
Volvo Group |
2013 |
2012 |
|
|
Europe |
3,774 |
4,617 |
-18% |
|
Western Europe |
2,921 |
3,133 |
-7% |
|
Eastern Europe |
853 |
1,484 |
-43% |
|
North America |
3,188 |
3,287 |
-3% |
|
South America |
2,598 |
2,326 |
12% |
|
Asia |
2,137 |
2,137 |
|
|
Other markets |
1,167 |
1,083 |
8% |
|
Total Volvo Group |
12,864 |
13,450 |
-4% |
|
Light duty (< 7t) |
562 |
833 |
-33% |
|
Medium duty (7-16t) |
1,108 |
1,217 |
-9% |
|
Heavy duty (>16t) |
11,194 |
11,400 |
-2% |
|
Total Volvo Group |
12,864 |
13,450 |
-4% |
|
Non-consolidated operations |
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|
Eicher (100%) |
2,373 |
3,067 |
-23% |
|
DND (100%) |
17 |
31 |
-45% |
|
Total Volumes |
15,254 |
16,548 |
-8% |
Volvo
In August 7,590 Volvo trucks were delivered, an increase of 6% compared with August 2012.
In Europe 2,204 vehicles were delivered during August, down by 4% compared with August 2012. An extensive product renewal is under way with five new truck models; Volvo FH, Volvo FM, Volvo FMX, Volvo FE and Volvo FL. All the new models include innovations and features that make the driver’s job easier and more efficient.
August deliveries in North America decreased 2% to 1,708 vehicles in comparison with August 2012.
August deliveries in South America increased 19% to 2,368 trucks compared with August 2012. Deliveries in Brazil increased 17% to 2,032 compared with August 2012.
Deliveries by market area:
|
Delivered units |
August |
Change |
|
|
Volvo |
2013 |
2012 |
|
|
Europe |
2,204 |
2,306 |
-4% |
|
Western Europe |
1,539 |
1,316 |
17% |
|
Eastern Europe |
665 |
990 |
-33% |
|
North America |
1,708 |
1,745 |
-2% |
|
South America |
2,368 |
1,992 |
19% |
|
Asia |
858 |
753 |
14% |
|
Other markets |
452 |
353 |
28% |
|
Total Volvo |
7,590 |
7,149 |
6% |
|
Medium duty (7-16t) |
88 |
104 |
-15% |
|
Heavy duty (>16t) |
7,502 |
7,045 |
6% |
|
Total Volvo |
7,590 |
7,149 |
6% |
Mack
Deliveries for Mack in August totalled 1,730 vehicles, an 8% decrease compared with August 2012.
Deliveries by market area:
|
Delivered units |
August |
Change |
|
|
Mack |
2013 |
2012 |
|
|
Europe |
15 |
-100% |
|
|
Western Europe |
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|
Eastern Europe |
15 |
-100% |
|
|
North America |
1,456 |
1,493 |
-2% |
|
South America |
164 |
295 |
-44% |
|
Asia |
2 |
1 |
100% |
|
Other markets |
108 |
86 |
26% |
|
Total Mack |
1,730 |
1,890 |
-8% |
|
Heavy duty (>16t) |
1,730 |
1,890 |
-8% |
|
Total Mack |
1,730 |
1,890 |
-8% |
Renault Trucks
In August, 2,008 trucks were delivered by Renault Trucks which was a decrease by 30% compared to August 2012. In Western Europe, deliveries decreased by 24% while deliveries in Eastern Europe were down by 61%
In June, Renault Trucks launched a completely new truck programme, with four different truck series; the T-series for long haulage, the C-series for construction, the K-series for heavy construction and the D-series for distribution. Production of certain models of the new ranges has started and the first deliveries are expected in September.
Deliveries by market area:
|
Delivered units |
August |
Change |
|
|
Renault Trucks |
2013 |
2012 |
|
|
Europe |
1,570 |
2,296 |
-32% |
|
Western Europe |
1,382 |
1,817 |
-24% |
|
Eastern Europe |
188 |
479 |
-61% |
|
North America |
12 |
3 |
300% |
|
South America |
58 |
23 |
152% |
|
Asia |
94 |
289 |
-67% |
|
Other markets |
274 |
260 |
5% |
|
Total Renault Trucks |
2,008 |
2,871 |
-30% |
|
Light duty (< 7t) |
412 |
686 |
-40% |
|
Medium duty (7-16t) |
283 |
358 |
-21% |
|
Heavy duty (>16t) |
1,313 |
1,827 |
-28% |
|
Total Renault Trucks |
2,008 |
2,871 |
-30% |
UD
In August 2013, UD Trucks delivered 1,536 trucks, which was on the same level as compared to August 2012.
Deliveries by market area:
|
Delivered units |
August |
Change |
|
|
UD |
2013 |
2012 |
|
|
North America |
12 |
46 |
-74% |
|
South America |
8 |
16 |
-50% |
|
Asia |
1,183 |
1,094 |
8% |
|
Other markets |
333 |
384 |
-13% |
|
Total UD |
1,536 |
1,540 |
0% |
|
Light duty (< 7t) |
150 |
147 |
2% |
|
Medium duty (7-16t) |
737 |
755 |
-2% |
|
Heavy duty (>16t) |
649 |
638 |
2% |
|
Total UD |
1,536 |
1,540 |
0% |
|
Non-consolidated operations |
|||
|
DND (100%) |
17 |
31 |
-45% |
|
Total volumes |
1,553 |
1,571 |
-1% |
Eicher
Deliveries of Eicher trucks in August decreased by 23% to 2,373 trucks compared to August 2012.
Deliveries by market area:
|
Delivered units |
August |
Change |
|
|
Eicher (100%) |
2013 |
2012 |
|
|
Asia |
2,373 |
3,067 |
-23% |
|
Total Eicher |
2,373 |
3,067 |
-23% |
|
Light duty (< 7t) |
369 |
362 |
2% |
|
Medium duty (7-16t) |
1,390 |
2,077 |
-33% |
|
Heavy duty (>16t) |
614 |
628 |
-2% |
|
Total Eicher |
2,373 |
3,067 |
-23% |
