Sunderland
Coverage of Sunderland in the Nexus archive.
- Nissan ‘shelves all-electric Qashqai plans’ as it cuts costs
Nissan has halted development of a fully electric Qashqai, its top-selling model in Europe, as part of cost-cutting measures. The decision was made at the company's Sunderland plant in the UK, according to a Reuters report.
- China’s EV giants are breathing new life into Europe’s ailing car industry
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturers are investing in European car factories, revitalizing idle facilities as traditional European automakers scale back. The shift marks a transition from exporting low-cost EVs to embedding in Europe's automotive industry.
- Nissan signs deal with China’s Chery for Sunderland car production
Nissan has signed a production deal with China's Chery for the Sunderland car plant. The future of the UK's largest car plant was uncertain due to Nissan's restructuring.
- UK Factory Growth Spurt Set to Be Short-Lived, PMI Shows
The UK experienced a factory growth spurt, but it is expected to be short-lived according to the PMI. The growth is evident in vehicle production in Sunderland, UK.
- Has anybody seen Nigel? Speculation swirls as Farage performs disappearing act
Nigel Farage has been absent from public appearances for six days, cancelling a scheduled rally in Sunderland, sparking speculation about his whereabouts. The reasons given for his absence were chaos in government and a potential Labour leadership race. Farage's disappearance is notable as campaigners take to the streets for a significant byelection.
- Nissan ponders building cars for Chinese rivals at Sunderland plant
Nissan's CEO Ivan Espinosa considers building cars for other manufacturers at the Sunderland plant, amid talks with China's Chery, to utilize the factory space and secure the future of its 6,000 workers. Nissan reported steep losses for the year to March. The move could help the struggling Japanese carmaker.