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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 hours agoNissan ponders building cars for Chinese rivals at Sunderland plant
Nissan may use Sunderland’s plant to produce vehicles for other manufacturers, including Chery, if volume can be increased.
Chinese state-owned carmaker Chery is pressing ahead with its rapid UK expansion by launching a fourth brand in the British market, underlining its ambition to become a long-term player in one of Europe's most competitive automotive landscapes. The group confirmed it will introduce vehicles under the Lepas brand, a new line focused on battery-electric and hybrid SUVs aimed at younger families. While Lepas is being developed primarily with Europe in mind, the UK will be one of its early launch markets.