Nissan to close UK line and cut 900 European jobs

Nissan will consolidate two production lines at its Sunderland plant and cut 900 jobs across Europe, representing about 10% of its regional workforce [1]. The automaker confirmed the line merger, which produces the Leaf, Juke, and Qashqai models, will not result in UK job losses [1]. A Nissan spokesperson stated the move is part of the company's RE:Nissan recovery plan, designed to create a "leaner, more resilient business that adapts quickly to market changes" [1]. The spokesperson added, "We have also announced that we will consolidate production from two lines to one at our Sunderland plant as we assess future opportunities to secure full plant utilisation" [1]. The 900 European job cuts include a small number of UK-based office roles and plans to close part of a warehouse in Barcelona [1]. Consolidating work onto one line leaves the second available for another manufacturer to use, helping absorb surplus factory capacity [1]. Nissan has held talks with several firms, including Chinese automaker Chery, which is evaluating whether to establish a UK manufacturing base [1].