ELECTRIC VEHICLE A REALITY IN SOUTH AFRICA

Addressing the 2011 Car Conference at the Johannesburg International Motor Show, Pierre Loing, Nissan International’s vice president product planning and zero emission business unit, said that the success of the multiple award-winning Nissan LEAF has paved the way for greater acceptance of EV technology - a necessity, given the threat to our planet’s survival from global warming.

"There is a determination from governments, businesses and individuals across the world to reduce CO2 emissions as well as their dependence on fossil energies," Loing said,   especially with an expanding global population and increased demand for motorisation.

Many countries have already introduced penalties for exceeding CO2 emission limits in an effort to curb the 10% of total emissions for which the automotive industry is responsible.

SHIFT REALITY WITH INNOVATIVE JUKE LAUNCH

The Juke displays Nissan’s innovative ability in daring and fore-ward thinking design and technology, continuing the brand’s trend of leading the burgeoning Crossover vehicle niche.

Like the original Crossover, the Nissan Qashqai, the Juke stands alone in its class, boldly with an entirely unique, appealingly modern and exquisitely fashionable new urban demeanour.

The Nissan Juke epitomises the generation of today by challenging the conventions of traditional car styling, and the result is a highly compelling package with muscular lines, the practicality of a family hatchback, and packed full of the latest in technological developments.