Nissan maps out deal to build cars for Chery at its Sunderland plant

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Nissan has signed a non-binding agreement to manufacture cars for Chinese automaker Chery at its Sunderland plant in the UK, potentially saving jobs at the country's largest car factory. Discussions continue for contract manufacturing planned to start in 2027.

Non-binding agreement to start building vehicles in 2027 would safeguard jobs at UK’s largest car factory Nissan has agreed to look at building cars in northern England for Chinese manufacturer Chery, in a move that would secure jobs at the UK’s largest car factory. The Japanese carmaker on Wednesday said it had signed a non-binding agreement and that discussions were ongoing over contract manufacturing by Nissan for Chery, which is part-owned by the Chinese state. Continue reading...