The Guardian | Nissan ponders building cars for Chinese rivals at Sunderland plant by Jasper Jolly AI generated summary, Read the full article for complete information. Nissan’s chief executive Ivan Espinosa confirmed that the company is “looking at options” for its Sunderland plant and its 6,000 workers, amid steep annual losses and a recent closure of one production line due to weak demand. While no partner has been announced, Nissan has held talks with China’s Chery to potentially produce its vehicles at the UK site, seeking to boost volume and make better use of the plant’s capacity. This follows a broader trend of European carmakers, including Ford and Stellantis, exploring collaborations with Chinese firms to share under‑used factories as Chinese brands gain market share in Europe. Nissan’s European operations remain a small portion of its global business, and the Sunderland plant—its largest in the UK—has been affected by broader cost‑cutting measures, job cuts and a ¥533 billion (£2.5 billion) net loss for the year ended March. Espinosa emphasized the need for external collaborations to improve profitability and adapt to an uncertain operating environment. Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/may/13/nissan-ponders-building-cars-for-chinese-rivals-at-sunderland-plant-chery #Nissan #IvanEspinosa #automotiveindustry #manufacturingsector