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Renault-Nissan wins 15,000 international vehicle contract with Danone

The Renault-Nissan Alliance will provide 15,000 vehicles in an exclusive fleet contract with the Paris-based nutritional food company Danone. The first-of-its-kind deal for the Alliance provides a full range of vehicles to Danone in 25 countries for at least five years.
July 6, 2012 Read time: 1 min
RSSThe 2453 Renault-838 Nissan Alliance will provide 15,000 vehicles in an exclusive fleet contract with the Paris-based nutritional food company Danone. The first-of-its-kind deal for the Alliance provides a full range of vehicles to Danone in 25 countries for at least five years.

Danone fleet managers can select vehicles from four brands under the Renault-Nissan Alliance: Renault, 1973 Dacia, Nissan and 4777 Infiniti. The product range stretches from passenger cars in the A to the E segments and commercial vehicles, including electric models. The highest volumes will be in Russia, Mexico and France.

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