German Volvo Truck dealer network and Nissan Germany in distribution co-operation

The German wholly-owned dealer network of Volvo Truck Corporation and the German subsidiary of Nissan Europe, have agreed conditions to enable the distribution of three of Nissan’s light commercial vehicles through the Volvo Truck dealer network in Germany. The co-operation includes sales and after sales activities.

The Nissan line-up of vehicles to be offered by German Volvo Truck dealers will include one van model - the Interstar, ranging from 2.8 to 3.5 tonne GVW - and two rigid models, the Cabstar with GVW of 3.5 to 4.5 tonnes and the Atleon at 3.5 to 15 tonnes GVW.

“This will strengthen the business of our dealer network since we will be able to offer our customers the complete range of vehicles from the same dealer”, says Göran Simonsson, Managing Director of Volvo Trucks in Germany.

The intention is to extend the co-operation between the two companies to other European markets in due course, but further expansions will be individually evaluated, according to local market situations.

“The modern product line of Nissan would be a perfect complement to our range and would support our European strategy to expand the Volvo retail business”, says Roar Isaksen, President Europe Division of Volvo Truck Corporation.