Sunderland gets its Kicks: Nissan to invest £170m to build new hybrid SUV
Nissan announced a £170 million investment to build a hybrid SUV at its Sunderland plant, the UK’s largest car factory. The funding aims to secure the site’s future as the government eases electric‑vehicle sales targets. The project is expected to create several hundred jobs and complements Nissan’s broader strategy to diversify its lineup with hybrid models alongside fully electric offerings.