Nissan

Nissan, a Japanese automotive manufacturer, is currently newsworthy due to its recent commencement of production for its latest electric car, the third-generation Leaf, at its Sunderland plant in the UK. This is significant as it represents a crucial step in the UK automotive industry's transition away from petrol and diesel vehicles. Nissan's Sunderland plant has already produced over 280,000 Leaf models, highlighting its established presence in the UK's EV market. This development occurs against the backdrop of broader discussions about the UK's automotive industry targets, the government's commitment to banning new petrol and diesel car sales by 2035, and the importance of the north of England in the UK's net-zero strategy. The UK government is also bringing forward its review of EV sales targets, showing the importance of the EV transition.