Nissan's Sunderland factory will produce the new Kicks hybrid model for European markets, backed by a £170 million investment.
Nissan's Sunderland factory is set to produce the new Kicks hybrid model, a car designed for European markets. This development is supported by a £170 million investment into the Japanese carmaker's North East British production facility.
The move is expected to secure thousands of jobs at the UK plant.
Why this matters: The investment and new model production are expected to secure thousands of jobs at the Sunderland plant.
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