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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. India’s growth is projected to continue over the next few years, with it expected to become the third largest market by 2021. million sales.

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Nissan now Nº 2 Asian brand in the Americas; new $2B manufacturing complex in Mexico to grow B platform capacity

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Nissan Argentina. million units and Kia with 659,000. 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. Honda is in third place with 1.29 million units, followed by Hyundai with 1.03 In the U.S., of the U.S.

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