Nissan set to expand UK electric vehicle manufacturing operations

James Murray
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Nissan's Sunderland Site / Credit: Nissan
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Nissan's Sunderland Site / Credit: Nissan

Company to commit to making new electric Qashqai and Juke models in Sunderland, as OBR trims outlook for EV sales

The UK electric vehicle (EV) industry is set to receive a major vote of confidence today with Nissan expected to confirm plans to make electric versions of its two most popular cars at its flagship plant...

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