What started with the humble Nissan Leaf has transformed into electric racing rockets.

Known as the Fangchengbao Boa 8 in China, the B8 uses a plug-in hybrid powertrain with two electric motors and a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine making 550 kW.

Rumoured to revive the Terrano name used on the first generation Duster, the newcomer will head a range of two Nissan-badged Renault products approved for South Africa.

Tayron will provide seating for five or seven, although for the moment, only Volkswagen’s smallest petrol engine has been allocated.

First meeting since April will be a weekend attraction of note.

A final launch is yet to be announced, however, previous indications have stipulated a market debut before the end of the year.

A successor for the Touareg is, reportedly, not on the drawing board.

Return of the Carbon edition after five years sees it replacing the SV Edition Two and to some extent, the SV Black Edition.

Inclusion of the LS has reduced pricing of the new “P300” to a smidgen below R550 000.

Available with rear-wheel-drive or all-wheel-drive, the Geely-owned Radar brand’s only bakkie will be marketed solely as an EV locally.