Nissan's Sunderland Plant Faces Uncertain Future as Production Line Closure Looms. In a move that has sent shockwaves through the manufacturing community, Nissan is reportedly exploring options to bring in an outside manufacturer to take over a production line at its Sunderland plant in the UK. The decision to close the line, which has been a mainstay of the facility for decades, has left many employees and local officials scrambling for answers. As the automotive industry continues to navigate the challenges of a post-Brexit Britain, the future of the Sunderland plant and its workforce hangs in the balance. Will Nissan's plan to bring in an outside manufacturer be a lifeline for the plant, or a harbinger of further job losses?


Nissan is studying options to bring in an outside manufacturer at its Sunderland plant where it is closing a production line.