Nissan electric vehicle sales soar, as industry celebrates fresh green car investment

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Nissan LEAF sales jump 29 per cent in 2015, retaining position as best-selling British electric vehicle

Nissan has reported another record year for sales of its iconic electric LEAF, with new registrations rising 29 per cent last year to 5,236. The company said the performance meant it outsold other 100...

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