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Nissan: A brief history

9th April 2020

A look at Nissan and how the firm has developed over the years... From humble beginnings in 1932, Nissan cars are now a stalwart on the UK’s roads − the ubiquitous Nissan Qashqai was the sixth most-popular choice for new car buyers in 2019, with 52,532 models sold. Nissan’s also a leader in the electric vehicle market, with the LEAF and LEAF e+ showing most of the competition how it’s done. It’s … [Read more...]

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