Nissan and Chery International UK have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the study of contract manufacturing for Nissan to manufacture Chery vehicles at plant in Sunderland.
Under the terms of the non-binding MoU, the Sunderland facility would remain fully owned by Nissan with the team at the plant employed by Nissan.
The MoU includes the possibility that Nissan would aim to begin manufacturing Chery vehicles on the plant’s production Line One in financial year 2027.
Massimiliano Messina, chairperson Nissan AMIEO, said: “This is an important step forward for our operations.
“We are looking forward to working with Chery International UK in the coming months to finalise a position that is optimal for both companies.”
Discussions are ongoing, with no further details to be made public at this stage.
