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Ashok Leyland, Nissan Sign 3 LCV JVs

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- Three vehicle platforms for initial launch -
- Brand new Euro III/IV diesel engine to be part of powertrain -

CHENNAI (May 26, 2008) - Hinduja Group flagship Ashok Leyland and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today announced the legal formation of the three JV companies for the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) business in India for vehicle manufacturing, powertrain manufacturing and technology development. This follows the signing of the Master Co-Operation Agreement between the two companies in October 2007.

The shareholding structures of the three joint ventures are as under:

* Ashok Leyland Nissan Vehicles Pvt. Ltd., the vehicle manufacturing company will be owned 51% by Ashok Leyland and 49% by Nissan;

Hinduja Group's Ashok Leyland, Nissan Sign Agreement for LCV Partnership

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Project investment estimated at US$ 500 million

CHENNAI / TOKYO (October 29, 2007) – Hinduja Group flagship Ashok Leyland and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd., today signed a binding Master Co-Operation Agreement (MCA) for the formation of three joint venture companies supporting the Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV) business. The agreement was signed in Chennai today by Mr. R. Seshasayee, Managing Director of Ashok Leyland and Mr. Carlos Ghosn, President and CEO of Nissan Motor Co., Ltd.

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