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                        REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
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                        FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER, 2001.



                                 CNH GLOBAL N.V.

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                                                                 NEWS RELEASE

     CNH Joint Venture with Shanghai Tractor & Internal Combustion Engine
     Corporation Receives Government Approval


     FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

     JEFFREY T. WALSH Media Relations (1) 847 955 3939


     SHANGHAI, China - (December 5, 2001) - CNH Global N.V. (NYSE: CNH) today
     announced that the company's second joint venture in China has received its
     business license from the Shanghai Industrial & Commercial Administration
     Management Bureau of the People's Republic of China. The license grants
     Shanghai New Holland Agricultural Machinery Corp., Ltd., full permission to
     begin operations and conduct business in the People's Republic of China.

     Shanghai New Holland Agricultural Machinery Corp., Ltd., was formed by an
     agreement between Shanghai Tractor and Internal Combustion Engine
     Corporation (STEC), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Shanghai Automotive
     Industry Corporation (Group), and CNH's New Holland brand of agricultural
     equipment. The joint venture company will manufacture, distribute and
     ultimately export agricultural tractors under 100 horsepower.

     "This new company is an alliance formed by two leaders. Together, we expect
     to improve the mechanization of agriculture in China," said Paolo
     Monferino, president and chief executive officer of CNH. "Shanghai Tractor
     is the industry leader in China, has an excellent reputation and brings its
     extensive knowledge of the market to Shanghai New Holland. CNH will share
     the New Holland brand's technology and ultimately, its distribution
     network. New Holland now has a full line presence in the People's Republic
     of China and I expect this joint venture company will foster improved local
     economic activity and increased farm productivity in the world's most
     populous country."

     "We expect our joint venture to capitalize on each party's advantages and
     to share the resources of both sides to further develop the Chinese
     agricultural industry and help farmers become more productive. We expect
     the JV to participate in the process of globalization of the Chinese
     economy and ultimately be a world-class supplier of agricultural
     machinery," said Li Ji Rong, general manager of STEC.

     When the board convenes for the first time on Tuesday, December 11,
     directors are expected to confirm the new company's leadership by electing
     Li Ji Rong as its chairman of the board, Jean-Marc Perrier as its vice
     chairman, Lucio Catone as the company's managing







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     director and Shen Quan as the executive deputy general manager. In
     addition, directors are expected to establish operating guidelines,
     fiduciary policies and other matters.

     It is expected that annual output at Shanghai New Holland will reach over
     18,000 tractors and about 16,000 engines by 2007. CNH will hold a 60
     percent equity share and Shanghai Tractor will hold the remaining 40
     percent equity share. The joint venture company is based in Shanghai
     Tractor's existing facility in Shanghai and will produce New Holland and
     Shanghai Tractor branded tractors. CNH will share certain of its New
     Holland tractor technology and will integrate Shanghai New Holland into its
     global sourcing pattern. As the joint venture develops and market
     conditions allow, CNH and Shanghai Tractor expect the joint venture to
     introduce other agricultural equipment. Shanghai Tractor, a leading
     manufacturer of 50-65 horsepower tractors in China, will open its
     distribution network to the joint venture company.

     With the formation of Shanghai New Holland, the New Holland brand will
     produce the full range of agricultural tractor horsepower options within
     China. In September 1999, the Harbin New Holland Beidahuang Tractor Ltd.,
     joint venture was formed for the production of 100-180 horsepower tractors.

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     Shanghai Tractor & Internal Combustion Engine Corp., a wholly owned
     subsidiary of Shanghai Automotive Industry Corporation (Group), is the
     recognized leader in medium horsepower tractor applications and serves to
     foster the increasing mechanization of farms throughout China. The company
     has 80 percent market share in its related segment and has significant
     expertise in medium horsepower tractor applications. Shanghai Brand
     tractors are a well-known trade mark authorized by the Municipality of
     Shanghai and in each of the last five years, have been awarded the title of
     Shanghai Famous Brand Product and Customer Satisfaction Product.

     CNH is the number one manufacturer of agricultural tractors and combines in
     the world, the third largest maker of construction equipment, and has one
     of the industry's largest equipment finance operations. Revenues in 2000
     were over $10 billion. Based in the United States, CNH's network of dealers
     and distributors operates in over 160 countries. CNH agricultural products
     are sold under the Case IH, New Holland and Steyr brands. CNH construction
     equipment is sold under the Case, Fiatallis, Fiat-Hitachi, Link-Belt, New
     Holland, and O&K brands.







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                                            CNH Global N.V.



                                            By:  /s/ Marsha J. Eberhardt
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                                                 Marsha J. Eberhardt
                                                 Assistant Secretary



December 5, 2001