Nissan ends production of GT-R sports car, but CEO hints at future return

Iconic model concludes 18-year run amid regulatory, procurement issues

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The Nissan GT-R gained fame for its performance and attention to detail, with fans in Japan and abroad. © Reuters

TAKAKO FUJIU

TOKYO -- Nissan Motor on Tuesday ended production of its much-loved GT-R sports car, a symbol of the Japanese automaker's technical prowess, removing the name from its lineup for the first time in 18 years.

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