LCVs

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BRENTWOOD, 2 July, 2008 - The new Ford Transit Connect SportVan will hit the streets this September priced at £15,325.

Highlights:
* New Transit Connect SportVan to be priced at £15,325
* Performance Blue with white "Le Mans" stripes
* Powered by 1.8-litre Duratorq TDCi 110 PS engine
* On sale in September – limited edition of 300

Transit Connect SportVan is based on the SWB 200 van and is fitted with the acclaimed 1.8-litre Duratorq TDCi engine, delivering 110 PS and 250 Nm of torque, the most potent of the three engines available to Transit Connect customers.

New bulkhead means more flexibility for loadspace; Now available on all models as a £200 accessory

BRENTWOOD, 2 July, 2008 – Transporting crew and equipment between sites is a cost effective task with the 2008 Ford Transit Connect Crew Van, and now more flexible thanks to a moveable bulkhead.

Direct feedback from businesses led Ford to develop the new, moveable bulkhead for Transit Connect Crew Van. The securing catches allow the bulkhead to be adjusted easily and quickly to maximize convenience and flexibility.

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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;

TOKYO, May 22, 2008 – The light commercial vehicle (LCV) business will continue to be a breakthrough driver of growth during the Nissan GT 2012 mid term business plan, announced on May 13 by Nissan president and CEO Carlos Ghosn.

The company set bold commitments for the LCV business during the five years of Nissan GT 2012:
* Doubling the revenue generated by LCV sales in fiscal year 2012 compared to fiscal year 2007
* Achieving top level customer satisfaction performance in the global LCV market by 2012

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.

Turin, October 3, 2007 -- The new LCVs developed in common by Fiat and PSA Peugeot Citroën and built in partnership with Tofas, which will be soon launched, represent a totally new option for the light van market by virtue of their compactness, useful performance and styles.

Measuring 3.86 metres in length, the new vans are surprisingly roomy inside, with a load volume of 2.5 cubic metres. A stowable passenger seat enables capacity to be increased to 2.8 cubic metres for a loading space length of 2.5metres.

2008 Fiat Fiorino

These highly functional vehicles feature optimal loading height and large side-hinged rear doors and sliding side doors that make the loading bay easily accessible.