Nissan brings Kicks crossover to Europe with £170m Sunderland production deal
- 16 September 2026
Nissan is bringing its Kicks hybrid crossover to Europe, backed by a £170m investment for production at its flagship Sunderland plant.
Nissan is bringing its Kicks hybrid crossover to Europe, backed by a £170m investment for production at its flagship Sunderland plant.
Nissan and Chery International UK have signed an agreement to explore manufacturing Chery passenger vehicles at the Japanese firm’s Sunderland plant.
AESC, Nissan’s EV battery partner, has secured a £1bn investment package for its new gigafactory in Sunderland with the help of a government-backed deal.