Nissan supplier to create almost 200 jobs with new £50m EV factory Transport and infrastructure A major supplier of Nissan has invested nearly £50m to open a new factory in Sunderland, creating 183 high-skilled jobs for the local region. Jatco, a Japanese firm which makes gearboxes for global automakers, will build electrified powertrains for Nissan’s nearby gigafactory. Situated in Sunderland’s International Advanced Manufacturing Park, the 138,840 sq ft plant is [...]
Shipping giants face landmark cartel class action for overcharging UK motorists Legal First follow-on cartel class action to hit a trial in the UK kicks off over allegations that shipping firms overcharged British consumers for car deliveries
Ex-Aston Martin CEO: Scrap hybrids, go all in on EV cars Opinion Our reliance on hybrid is holding us back from real progress. It's time to go all in on EV cars, writes ex-Aston Martin CEO and 'godfather of EVs' Andy Palmer.
Honda and Nissan unveil merger plans as talks continue December 23, 2024 Honda and Nissan have signed a deal to proceed with talks to unify under a joint holding company, it has been announced.
Honda and Nissan merger talks spark UK job fears December 18, 2024 Experts say the UK's unfavourable tax environment and declining automotive sector put it at greater risk as the industry consolidates.
Demand for Nissan’s Qashqai helps UK sales drive past £5bn April 12, 2024 Based out of its Sunderland factory, Nissan's UK arm has reported its sales increased from £3.6bn in the year to March 31, 2023, while its pre-tax profits went from £35.6m to £31.9m.