A range of light, medium and heavy commercial and industrial vehicles for the transportation and distribution of goods, which are cost efficient for customers and minimize environmental impacts (Iveco). Buses and coaches for commuting and tourism designed to have the maximum respect for the environment (Iveco Irisbus). Highly reliable quarry and construction equipment for the movement of heavy materials in any terrain (Iveco Astra). Special vehicles which can be deployed rapidly and effectively for firefighting (Iveco Magirus), as well as civil defence and peace-keeping missions (Iveco Defence Vehicles).
All of the above activities make up Iveco, the Group company which operates internationally in the development, production and sale of a vast range of trucks, buses and other commercial vehicles. Iveco also guarantees its customers the highest level of post-sales support and offers advanced financial services activities for purchase, lease or rental. In 2009, Iveco launched the EcoDaily. With enhancements to both look and comfort, it is now available with 4 eco-friendly engines: 2 diesel engines which meet the strict Enhanced Environmentally-Friendly Vehicle (EEV) standard, a natural gas/gasoline bifuel engine and an electric engine. The electric engine is developed and produced by Iveco Altra which has significant experience in the production of electric and hybrid transportation systems. Iveco Irisbus presented the Magelys HDH, a coach belonging to an elite class of sophisticated vehicles designed for the luxury tourist market. Finally, the Daily won numerous awards in England, Germany, Ireland and France last year in recognition of its technological and environmental excellence.



(1) Following adoption of the improvement to IAS 16 in 2009, as described in the Notes to the 2009 Consolidated Financial Statements, 2008 net revenues were increased by e126 million and investments in tangible and intangible assets were reduced by e59 million.
(2) Excludes employees of the powertrain businesses transferred to FPT Powertrain Technologies (7,685 at year-end 2009, 8,335 at year-end 2008 and 8,218 at year-end 2007).
(3) Net of vehicles sold under buy-back commitments and leased.
(4) Includes capitalised R&D and R&D charged directly to the income statement.