Torque, Tears, and Turnarounds: How These 14 Cars Saved Their Brands from Collapse

14. Nissan Leaf (2010)

The launch of the Nissan Leaf in 2010 positioned Nissan at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution. As the world’s first mass-market all-electric car, the Leaf offered zero-emissions driving at an attainable price, making EVs mainstream for the first time.
This bold move ensured Nissan’s relevance in a rapidly evolving automotive landscape and inspired competitors to follow suit. Read about the Leaf’s impact at Reuters.