Retail purchasers of new Volvo VNs and VHDs equipped with EPA'02 engines will receive a $2,000 cash incentive for trucks delivered by April 30, 2003.

In addition, Volvo Trucks North America Inc., is offering a three-year/300,000-mile extended engine warranty on new VNs and VHDs with EPA'02 engines delivered to the buyer by April 30, 2003. Both the cash incentive and the extended engine protection are limited to customers purchasing from one to five new Volvo trucks from U.S. Volvo Trucks dealers.
"Volvo wants to keep the tremendous momentum we built with the launch of the new VN going strong," said Scott Kress, senior vice president of sales. "Putting $2,000 in buyers' hands will help them purchase the new trucks they need in a tight economy, while the extended engine protection shows our confidence in the new engine technology."
The customer has a choice of how to receive the cash incentive: as a check to the customer; to be used against the purchase price of the new truck; or to buy down the interest rate on a new truck loan when the purchase is financed through Volvo Commercial Finance.
Volvo is offering an extended engine protection for Volvo VED12 and Cummins ISX engines at no charge as part of this promotion (all engines in this program meet EPA'02 emissions regulations). This added protection covers parts and labor for emissions control systems on the engines, as well as other components, including injectors and turbochargers. It also includes towing.
As a final inducement, buyers who finance their new Volvo trucks in this program through Volvo Commercial Finance are eligible for additional incentives. They can delay their first payment for up to 90 days (some restrictions apply) and they will also receive a 10% base insurance rate discount through VFS Insurance Group.
And buyers who finance through Volvo Commercial Finance may choose one of four free premium financial service packages:
-- A $1,000 pre-loaded purchase card (debit card) good for parts, services or accessories at any U.S. Volvo-authorized dealership
-- Fuel tax and compliance service pre-paid for one year through Road Manager Financial Services
-- GAP coverage for the life of the customer's loan
-- Tax preparation and accounting service pre-paid for one year through Transport Business Solutions.
Complete details are available from Volvo Truck dealers in the United States.
For more information, visit www.volvotrucks.us.com.