Nissan and Chery Study UK Production at Sunderland
Nissan has signed a non-binding agreement with Chinese automaker Chery to evaluate manufacturing passenger vehicles at its Sunderland facility in Britain. The study explores utilizing an existing production line to start manufacturing Chery models by the 2027 financial year.
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Nissan and Chery signed a non-binding pact on Wednesday to assess manufacturing the Chinese automaker's vehicles at the Sunderland facility in the United Kingdom. The agreement targets a potential production start on Line One during the 2027 financial year. Nissan plans to consolidate its own manufacturing onto Line Two to improve plant utilization as it explores ways to secure better efficiency.
