Nissan’s UK Factory Could Soon Build Cars For A Chinese Automaker

Chery Could Be Moving InNissan is currently in a recovery phase under its Re:Nissan plan, which includes cost-cutting measures and efforts to refine its lineup. Now, the Japanese automaker has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chery to explore the contract production of passenger vehicles at its Sunderland plant in the United Kingdom.This follows Nissan’s decision to consolidate its own vehicle production on the plant’s second line, freeing up the first. If the two automakers reach a final agreement, that line would be used by Chery, one of China’s leading carmakers alongside BYD and Geely. While the partnership has both pros and cons, production is targeted to begin in fiscal 2027.

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