VTC deliveries May

Volvo Truck deliveries in Jan-May recorded a total of 34,005 units, an increase of 31 per cent compared with the same period last year. Sales showed the following distribution: Jan-May 1997 Jan-May 1998 +-% Europe, total 13,519 16,502 +22 of which Western 12,230 14,868 +22 Europe Eastern 1,289 1,634 +27 Europa North America 7,896 11,851 +50 South America 2,291 2,957 +29 Asia 1,607 1,796 +12 Other markets 667 899 +35 Total 25,980 34,005 +31 The inflow of orders during this period increased by 46 per cent and the order book by 69 per cent compared with the same period in 1997. 1998-06-17 For more information, please contact: Tommy Kohle Tel: +46 31-666517 E-mail: vtc1.kohle@memo.volvo.se