45 Volvo trucks sold in China

45 VOLVO TRUCKS SOLD IN CHINA At China's first vehicle trade fair, the Auto Shanghai '99 Exhibition, Volvo Trucks took 45 orders for its new model FM12, which was launched at the exhibition. The exhibition, which is held every year, alternately in Beijing and Shanghai, has 500 exhibitors from some twenty countries, and around 500 000 visitors. At the exhibition, Volvo Trucks took orders for 45 FM12 trucks in installation and tractor vehicle application. "Our launch of the FM12 model at Auto Shanghai '99 is an important step into the Chinese market. With this model we are introducing new technology which will increase our customers' competitiveness", said Mr Gary Wu, Head of Marketing and Sales at Volvo Truck China Corporation. July 13, 1999 For more information, please contact: Lennart Sunestedt, Tel: +46-31-66 66 34 ------------------------------------------------------------ Please visit http://www.bit.se for further information The following files are available for download: http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1999/07/13/19990713BIT00250/bit0001.doc http://www.bit.se/bitonline/1999/07/13/19990713BIT00250/bit0002.pdf