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Nissan delays launch of Ariya flagship electric SUV due to chip shortage, COVID-19

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Nissan expects highest demand for the Ariya will come from Europe.
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June 04, 2021 06:37 AM

TOKYO -- Nissan is pushing back the release of its flagship Ariya full-electric SUV, highlighting the struggle automakers everywhere are facing in trying to launch new cars amid a persisting shortage of semiconductors.

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