New Nissan Juke to be built in Sunderland

Nissan has unveiled the all-new, all-electric JUKE that will be built at its Sunderland Plant, reinforcing the site’s central role in the company’s global EV strategy. The new model was unveiled at Nissan’s Vision event at the company’s global headquarters in Japan, marking a major step forward in its electrification strategy in Europe. As the […]
Next generation Nissan LEAF brings EV36Zero vision to life at Sunderland Plant

The third generation Nissan LEAF is gliding silently off a transformed Sunderland Plant production line as the company brings to life its world first EV36Zero plan. Building the new LEAF in the UK represents an investment of £450m by Nissan across its operations and supply chain and marks the return of the car that pioneered […]
Award-winning engineer spotlights the importance of apprenticeships

Since starting a Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship at Nissan Motor Manufacturing UK in Sunderland, Ross Merryweather has seen his career go from strength to strength.
JATCO UK established in Sunderland

Global automotive automatic transmission manufacturer JATCO Ltd has provided a major boost to the UK automotive industry by officially opening a new factory, creating up to 183 jobs.
North East Mayor set to approve ‘landmark’ investment in manufacturing skills facility

North East Mayor Kim McGuinness and local authority leaders at the North East Combined Authority are set to approve a landmark skills investment.