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Nissan LEAF going on sale in South Africa next year

National Green Transportation

On Tuesday, Nissan announced the LEAF will become the first electric car for sale in South Africa in the Spring of 2014. Its South African debut will come in October 2013 at the Johannesburg International Motor Show, and it.'

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Nissan LEAF going on sale in South Africa next year

National Green Transportation

On Tuesday, Nissan announced the LEAF will become the first electric car for sale in South Africa in the Spring of 2014. Its South African debut will come in October 2013 at the Johannesburg International Motor Show, and it.'

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No plans to discontinue the Ciaz, sedans still popular: Maruti Suzuki

Baua Electric

By: Sameer Fayaz Contractor | Updated on: 03 May 2024, 10:24 AM Once a popular choice in the compact sedan segment against the Honda City and Hyundai Verna, the Maruti Suzuki Ciaz barely does triple-digit sales numbers. While sales in India may be restricted, the Ciaz finds a customer base in several markets overseas.

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Nissan re-launches Datsun brand with 1.2L Datsun GO

Green Car Congress

Datsun GO will be the first of several Datsun models that will be launched later in 2014 in Indonesia, Russia and South Africa. More information will be available closer to the start of sales. The name of the new car is inspired by the first Datsun, the DAT-GO, launched almost a century ago in Japan.

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Ford to offer new 5-cylinder 3.2L diesel in Transit van in North America next year

Green Car Congress

Ford’s all-new 2014 Transit full-size van, which goes on sale late next year, will be offered with a new 3.2-liter 2014 Transit full-size van. liter is manufactured in Ford’s Struandale Engine Plant in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Ford’s 5-cylinder, 3.2-liter Click to enlarge. Duratorq TDCi 200). Click to enlarge.

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China’s battery supply chain tops BNEF ranking for third consecutive time; Canada close 2nd, US drops to 3rd

Green Car Congress

Strong battery demand for stationary storage and rapidly accelerating passenger vehicle sales (rising from 5% in 2022 to 34% by 2027) ensure that it places high on the leaderboard. China, South Korea and Japan were the top three countries across all battery manufacturing metrics.

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Ricardo study predicts that BRIC automotive markets will be eclipsed by the “Rising-15”

Green Car Congress

Ricardo’s Rising-15 automotive markets include: Argentina; Egypt; Indonesia; Iran; Malaysia; Mexico; Morocco; Nigeria; Peru; the Philippines; South Africa; Thailand; Turkey; Ukraine; and Vietnam. billion—is already the third-largest vehicle market in the world, with annual sales exceeding 8.5 million vehicles in 2012.

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