Nissan dealers will be in a good place to capitalise on the UK car market’s electrification, but they will need to raise their game, according to Nissan GB managing director Andrew Humberstone.
Since the new Juke B-segment crossover arrived in late 2019, and C-segment Qashqai this year, Nissan is pushing ahead with its electrification strategy, which will slot the Ariya electric SUV alongside its battery-powered Leaf this winter.
Qashqai will soon gain E-Power derivatives, with a range-extended electric powertrain which uses a petrol engine to purely charge the battery when necessary, while electric motors move the car. The larger SUV, X-Trail, will also get E-Power.
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As editor of AM since 2016, Tim is responsible for its media content, planning and production across AM's multiple channels, including the website, digital reports, webinars, social media and the editorial content of AM's events, Automotive Management Live and the AM Awards. His focus is on interviewing senior leaders of franchised dealer groups and motor manufacturer national sales companies to examine latest developments in UK motor retail.
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