The slump in the European diesel car market also played a role in the decision, with the Sunderland plant originally earmarked for the diesel version of the X-Trail. Calling the decision “very disappointing news” for Sunderland and the north-east”, the Unite union said it blamed Brexit uncertainty for the decision, along with the government’s “mishandling” of the transition away from diesel. Facebook Twitter Pinterest The then CEO of Nissan, Carlos Ghosn, leaves 10 Downing Street after meeting Theresa May to seek Brexit assurances in 2016. Photograph: Hannah Mckay/ReutersNissan said plans over other future models destined for the Sunderland plant – the next-generation Juke and Qashqai – were unaffected by the announcement. It is Britain’s biggest car plant, making it one of the region’s key employers.

Source: The Guardian February 03, 2019 12:13 UTC