Chinese cars to be built in Britain for the first time

Nissan signs deal with China’s Chery for Sunderland car production

The agreement, announced by Nissan on Wednesday, will see the Japanese carmaker manufacture vehicles for Chery — the parent company of Jaecoo and Omoda — from next year, subject to ongoing negotiations.

If the deal goes ahead, Nissan would aim to begin manufacturing cars for Chery International UK at Sunderland’s production line 1 in the 2027 financial year.

The manufacturer, which produces Omoda and Jaecoo brands, has signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding with Nissan to build its cars at the Sunderland facility.