Nissan could abandon the EU and expand its operations in the UK to get a competitive advantage after Brexit, it was claimed today. The move is designed to capitalise on higher costs of other car manufacturers - with suggestions Nissan could end up selling four times as many vehicles in the UK as a result. Nissan has apparently calculated that if companies such as Ford and Volkswagen face tariffs, its UK-made models could gain a significant competitive edge. Nissan was the UK's second biggest car maker in 2019 behind Jaguar Land Rover, official figures show. Only Jaguar Land Rover produced more new cars in the UK than Nissan last year, official figures show

Source: Daily Mail February 03, 2020 08:20 UTC