Nissan to close Sunderland plant?

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From the gossip column of Automobilwoche (respected German auto industry publication). “According to reports Nissan plans to close its Sunderland plant. ‘A decision has been made and it’s not favourable for the UK,’ said a Nissan manager familiar with the matter”.

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Rob, cannot find this information from “Automobilewoche” here in Germany at present, but there the same comments on Facebook / Reddit.
Hopefully this information is “Fake News” for the sake of the UK and the Sunderland Workforce - Dave 🇬🇧
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From elsewhere:

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Didn't Sunderland overall vote for Brexit?

Yes, I remembered that right.

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Well hopefully it was as I mentioned “Fake News” as this has now appeared. I will follow up with our Dealer here - Dave 👍

Hopefully the Local News is correct :
Nissan dismisses reports it is set to close its Sunderland plant | Sunderland Echo : https://www.sunderlandecho.com/business ... nt-3045230

Nissan dismisses reports it is set to close its Sunderland plant | Sunderland Echo : https://www.sunderlandecho.com/business ... nt-3045230
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Just had a call from our Berlin Sales Guy here and he will speak to the Dealership Owner on this subject, but it looks more and more like “Fake News” - Dave 🤓

Nissan denies rumour that Sunderland plant will close after German magazine reports 'a decision has been made' – Car Dealer Magazine : https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/publish ... ose/209317
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The factory is a few miles from where I live. It has had huge investment over the years and they are expanding all around on the site with more factory units. I also heard that they are taking on more workers.
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