Nissan Considers Moving U.K. SUV Production Overseas on Brexit
- Qashqai model may move to Spain; Juke could be made abroad
- Sunderland is home to U.K.’s largest auto manufacturing plant
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Nissan Motor Co. will consider moving production of its SUVs outside the U.K. if the country leaves the European Union without a deal, according to people familiar with the matter.
Manufacturing of the Qashqai SUV could be moved to Spain, while the compact Juke may move to another overseas plant, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the discussions are confidential. The departure would be a major blow to U.K. manufacturing as the company’s flagship factory in Sunderland is Britain’s largest.