Mitsubishi Fuso and Nissan Conclude Formal Contract
For Light-Duty Truck OEM Supply for Japan
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New Models to be Named Mitsubishi Fuso “Canter Guts” and Nissan “NT450 Atlas” |
Kawasaki/Yokohama - Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) and Nissan Motor Co., Ltd today announced the conclusion of a formal contract for reciprocal original equipment manufacturer (OEM) supply of finished light-duty trucks for the Japanese market.
The formal contract was concluded based on the strategic partnership between Daimler AG and Renault-Nissan Alliance announced on April 7, 2010 and is intended to enhance the light-duty truck business of both companies in Japan.
Details of the Reciprocal OEM Supply: Starting January 2013
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Nissan to supply the “Atlas F24” light-duty truck (payload 1.15-1.5 tons) under the model name “Canter Guts” to Mitsubishi Fuso |
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Mitsubishi Fuso to supply the “Canter” light-duty truck (payload: 2.0-4.0 tons) under the model name “NT450 Atlas” to Nissan |
Canter Guts |
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NT450 Atlas |
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Based in Kawasaki, Japan, Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation (MFTBC) is one of Asia's leading commercial vehicle manufacturers. In 2011, the company sold a total of about 147,700 vehicles including light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks and buses. Daimler AG owns 89.29% of MFTBC shares and various Mitsubishi group companies own 10.71% of MFTBC shares. MFTBC is an integral part of the Daimler Trucks Division of Daimler AG.
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