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Navistar Financial Corporation Enters Into $300 Million Conduit Facility


WARRENVILLE, Ill. (July 29, 2008) Navistar Financial Corporation (NFC), an affiliate of Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) entered into a $300 million conduit facility backed by retail notes. This agreement brings the total of asset-backed notes sold by NFC since November 2007 to more than $1 billion.

“The liquidity necessary to execute our growth strategies and capitalize on market opportunities is directly linked to our continued access to bank conduits,” said Terry Endsley, executive vice president and chief financial officer, Navistar International Corporation. “The credit quality of our retail receivables portfolio, coupled with the support of our key relationship banks, has positioned NFC for continued access to the conduit market, even during difficult market conditions.”

The company uses conduit sales such as this transaction to enhance liquidity and to provide continued financing support to its customers.

About Navistar

Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV), a Fortune 500 global company with roots stemming back more than 175 years, produces International® brand commercial and military trucks, MaxxForce™ brand diesel engines, IC brand school and commercial buses, and Workhorse® brand chassis for motor homes and step vans. It also is a private-label designer and manufacturer of diesel engines for the pickup truck, van and SUV markets. The company also provides truck and diesel engine parts and service. Another affiliate offers financing services. Additional information is available at www.navistar.com.

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