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BBC News
27-06-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Nissan Sunderland to cut 250 jobs as part of global shake-up
Nissan is looking to cut about 250 jobs from its UK factory, as part of a global shake-up in the face of weak sales.A spokesperson confirmed a voluntary leave scheme had opened to shop floor and office staff at the Sunderland plant this staff will not be affected by the move, which is intended to "support efficiency".The car manufacturer employs about 133,500 people globally, with about 6,000 workers in Sunderland. 'More resilient' In May, the company said it planned to cut 11,000 jobs globally and shut seven factories, bringing the total number of job cuts announced by the firm over the past 12 months to about 20,000.A spokesperson said the Sunderland plant remained "at the forefront of our electrification strategy"."In order to support future competitiveness, this week we are beginning discussions with some of our team in Sunderland about the opportunity to voluntarily leave Nissan, with support from the company," the spokesperson said."This will support the plant's efficiency as we aim to become a leaner, more resilient, business." Earlier in June, the car manufacturer unveiled details of its new Leaf electric vehicle, which is set to be built at the Sunderland site already builds the carmaker's Juke and Qashqai models. Follow BBC Sunderland on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
Scottish Sun
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Major car brand unveils new 3rd generation EV capable of 375 miles on single charge & set to hit the market this year
It will be built in the UK IT'S ELECTRIC Major car brand unveils new 3rd generation EV capable of 375 miles on single charge & set to hit the market this year A MAJOR car company has unveiled details of its new third generation electric vehicle set to go on sale this year. The car giant is launching the new model as the first under it's EV36Zero blue print of electric vehicle production. Advertisement 3 The new Nissan Leaf offers design features commonly seen in all electric-vehicles Credit: Nissan UK 3 The new Leaf is a totally redesigned all-electric crossover SUV Credit: Nissan UK The new EV model from Nissan is expected to provide a range of up to 375 miles on a single charge. It will have dual 14.3-inch displays, flush door handles for better aerodynamics, and liquid-cooled lithium-ion batteries. The batteries will be powered from Britain's newest gigafactory, AESC, situated next to the Nissan plant in Sunderland. This is where the vehicle's hub for production will be as the company's UK factory with a team of 6,000 people. Advertisement Read More Motors New ON THE ROAD Petrolhead comedian lands new car show showcasing UK's flashiest custom motors It comes after the new EV was engineered at their research and development centre in Cranfield, Bedfordshire. Senior Vice President of manufacturing and supply chain management at Nissan Motor Manufacturing, Alan Johnson, said: "It's with immense pride that we unveil the third-generation of our pioneering electric Leaf, 12 years after we brought EV and battery manufacturing the UK. "It's a testament to the skill of our world-class team that we can bring into mass production a vehicle with such advanced technology and aerodynamic design." Managing director of Nissan GB, James Taylor, said: "Leaf is a pioneering electric vehicle that has encouraged thousands to make the switch to electric motoring - and best of all, it's built here in Britain." Advertisement This new Leaf model is reported to be engineered and fine-tuned for the needs of European customers. Nissan's EV36Zero project hopes to bring three electrical vehicles at three gigafactories in their move towards becoming carbon neutral by 2030. Japanese giant unveils its new bargain EV with quirky 'bug eye' headlights It includes a new fully electric Nissan Micra that was designed in London, which will go on sale later this year. A smaller city car from will also be launched in 2026. Advertisement However, over the last year Nissan has reported significant losses and announced plans to close down production plants and cut thousands of jobs. They confirmed last month that it will close almost half of its factories in the next two years. On top of that, it's workforce is expected to be reduced by a total of 20,000 employees between 2024 and 2027. These changes will result in Nissan having only ten factories worldwide from 17. Advertisement
The Irish Sun
18-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Irish Sun
Major car brand unveils new 3rd generation EV capable of 375 miles on single charge & set to hit the market this year
A MAJOR car company has unveiled details of its new third generation electric vehicle set to go on sale this year. The 3 The new Nissan Leaf offers design features commonly seen in all electric-vehicles Credit: Nissan UK 3 The new Leaf is a totally redesigned all-electric crossover SUV Credit: Nissan UK The new EV model from Nissan is expected to provide a range of up to 375 miles on a single charge. It will have dual 14.3-inch displays, flush door handles for better aerodynamics, and liquid-cooled lithium-ion batteries. The batteries will be powered from Britain's newest gigafactory, AESC, situated next to the Nissan plant in This is where the vehicle's hub for production will be as the company's UK factory with a team of 6,000 people. Read More Motors New It comes after the new EV was engineered at their research and development centre in Cranfield, Bedfordshire. Senior Vice President of manufacturing and supply chain management at Nissan Motor Manufacturing, Alan Johnson, said: "It's with immense pride that we unveil the third-generation of our pioneering electric Leaf, 12 years after we brought EV and battery manufacturing the UK. "It's a testament to the skill of our world-class team that we can bring into mass production a vehicle with such advanced technology and aerodynamic design." Managing director of Nissan GB, James Taylor, said: "Leaf is a pioneering electric vehicle that has encouraged thousands to make the switch to electric motoring - and best of all, it's built here in Britain." Most read in Motors This new Leaf model is reported to be engineered and fine-tuned for the needs of European customers. Nissan's EV36Zero project hopes to bring three electrical vehicles at three gigafactories in their move towards becoming carbon neutral by 2030. Japanese giant unveils its new bargain EV with quirky 'bug eye' headlights It includes a new fully electric Nissan Micra that was designed in London, which will go on sale later this year. A smaller city car from will also be launched in 2026. However, over the last year Nissan has reported significant losses and announced plans to close down production plants and cut thousands of jobs. They On top of that, it's workforce is expected to be reduced by a total of 20,000 employees between 2024 and 2027. These changes will result in Nissan having only ten factories worldwide from 17. 3 Nissan and other Japanese rivals have been slow to develop electric models of their vehicles Credit: Nissan UK
Top Gear
03-06-2025
- Automotive
- Top Gear
Nissan Ariya Price & Specs
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Auto Express
07-05-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Three-car garage: three of Nissan's best for £50,000
Brand loyalty really is quite something and occasionally it can lead to us making decisions that might seem strange on the outside, but in fact are perfectly reasonable. For instance, you could have an excellent sports car, an electric car and a family SUV all on your drive - all from Nissan. First up, let's start with the fun one - the Nissan 370Z – although this is no ordinary 370Z, because it's the Nismo version. For the uninitiated, Nismo is Nissan's performance division, and it performs a similar role to the one played by AMG for Mercedes these days. In the 370Z Nismo you'll find the output of its naturally aspirated 3.7-litre V6 is lifted from the regular car's 324bhp to 339bhp, with all that power going to the rear wheels via a limited-slip differential. There's also a bodykit, sports exhaust and 19-inch alloy wheels, which all combined to make the Nismo version cost over £10,000 more than the standard 370Z when it was new. Advertisement - Article continues below If you missed the opportunity to snap up this particular Nissan 370Z there are several more available through our Find a Car service... Used Nissan 370Z deals The Nissan Leaf remains a solid entry point into the world of electric hatchbacks and, in the used market, hefty depreciation adds a whole new layer of appeal. A comparable Kia Niro EV or Volkswagen ID.3 would cost several thousand pounds more, but for less than £13,000 you can get a two-year-old example of the latest Leaf. A range of 168 miles isn't the best (that's where the Qashqai and 370Z come in), but the Leaf will be cheap to run, a doddle to drive and surprisingly refined. If you've just missed this Nissan Leaf by the time you get here, you can find more great buys by clicking the link below... Used Nissan Leaf deals The original Nissan Qashqai was a game changer when it was launched in the mid-2000s, showing the world that people wanted a high-riding SUV that drove like a car and wasn't too focused on going off-road. The current edition is as good as ever and with the Visia trim of this model you get the smaller 17-inch wheels, which make the ride noticeably softer than on Qashqais with larger wheels. It's also a roomy car inside, feels well built and comes with an all-important feature for families with young children: rear doors that open by 90 degrees. If you weren't able to snap up this particular Nissan Qashqai in time, there are plenty of others available right now... Used Nissan Qashqai deals Did you know you can sell your car with Auto Express? Get the highest bid from our network of over 5,500 dealers and we'll do the rest. Click here to try Auto Express Sell My Car now ... Find a car with the experts Car Deal of the Day: The almighty Hyundai Ioniq 5 N for under £500 per month Car Deal of the Day: The almighty Hyundai Ioniq 5 N for under £500 per month Our Deal of the Day for 4 May is the reigning Auto Express Performance Car of the Year Ford should bring back the Fiesta. Oh no it shouldn't! Ford should bring back the Fiesta. Oh no it shouldn't! Bringing back the Ford Fiesta is a genius move, or a potential catastrophe Ford Fiesta set to return? Icon could be reborn with a little help from Volkswagen Ford Fiesta set to return? Icon could be reborn with a little help from Volkswagen The Ford Fiesta could be coming back from the dead, and our exclusive image previews how it might look
