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JATO: 2018 record year for EVs; sales up 74% to 1.26M units; overall market stable, as SUVs rule

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Elsewhere, Russia climbed the rankings and overtook South Korea, while Argentina and Turkey—two big producers of vehicles—saw declines, having felt the effects of challenging economic times. The Honda Civic occupied the third spot, as it was boosted by increased demand in China. million sales, followed by Europe with 17.7

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Nissan now NÂș 2 Asian brand in the Americas; new $2B manufacturing complex in Mexico to grow B platform capacity

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Nissan Argentina. Honda is in third place with 1.29 Nissan Brazil. Nissan Latin America. Nissan Americas Totals. Toyota maintains the lead position of the Asian brands in the Americas, with 1.85 million units sold in 2011. million units, followed by Hyundai with 1.03 million units and Kia with 659,000.

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