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Nissan’s global sales driven by strong momentum in crossover and SUV models

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Nissan’s global crossover and SUV sales increased more than 12% in 2017 to more than 2 million vehicles (more than 34% of total Nissan sales for the year), driven by the all-new Nissan Kicks small crossover, the Rogue, X-Trail and Qashqai compact models, a refreshed Armada full-size SUV and the INFINITI QX30 compact luxury crossover.

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INFINITI to build five new models in China and electrify its portfolio

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Ahead of Beijing International Motor Show, INFINITI announced it will build five new vehicles in China in the next five years, beginning with the all new QX50 SUV, and electrify its portfolio ( earlier post ). We will continue to strive to make INFINITI the top premium challenger brand in the market. Earlier post.)

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Infiniti offering 3 versions of new QX30 premium crossover next year; all conventional powertrains

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Infiniti will offer three versions of its all-new QX30 premium active crossover for the United States and Canada next year. liter turbocharged 4-cylinder mated to a 7-speed dual clutch automatic transmission, and is scheduled to go on sale in the US and Canada in mid-2016 and in Mexico and Latin America in the second half of 2016.

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Renault Nissan Alliance cumulative electric vehicle sales hit 481,151 units

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Cumulative sales of electric vehicles by the Renault Nissan Alliance rose to 481,151 units in the first half of 2017, reaffirming the Alliance’s role as the leading electric car manufacturer for the mass-market segment. Groupe Renault sold 1,879,288 million vehicles in the first half of 2017, which represents an increase of 10.4%

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Renault-Nissan Alliance delivers significant growth in 2016; cumulative EV sales hit nearly 425,000

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The Renault-Nissan Alliance delivered significant sales growth in 2016, with global sales of 9.96 million vehicles—including Mitsubishi Motors sales of 934,013 vehicles globally. Renault was at the top of the European EV market last year, with sales up by 11% at 25,648 units (excluding Twizy). Earlier post.)

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New 2017 Nissan Leaf: More Details On New Styling, Range--And Infiniti Electric Too

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And three and a half years after its launch, Nissan is pushing hard to boost its sales all over the world. The Nissan Leaf is by far the highest-volume electric car ever built, with 110,000-plus on the roads now. But what about the next Nissan Leaf, one designed with several years of battery development since the original?

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Dongfeng Motor to introduce more than 20 electric models under new 2022 midterm plan; battery-electric and e-POWER

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— plans to increase annual sales by 1 million vehicles to 2.6 In 2022, 30% of all DFL sales will be electrified. INFINITI will have 25% of its portfolio electrified in 2022, transitioning to 100% by 2025. million vehicle sales in 2017. Dongfeng Motor Co.,

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