Japanese automaker Nissan announced on June 3 it was considering building cars for Chinese manufacturer Chery, which produces the Omoda and Jaecoo brands, at its plant in Sunderland in northeastern England.

June 3 : Japan's Nissan has signed a deal with Chinese automobile manufacturer Chery to manufacture the latter's UK passenger vehicles at its Sunderland facility, the companies…

The move will help to secure the long-term future of the UK's largest car plant after Nissan scaled back production at the site last month.

Chery cars could be rolling off the Sunderland production line in the 2027 financial year