Nissan Sunderland Plant
1984 - Operational
Overview
Japans first major European car transplant, built on a former airfield in northeast England. It became one of Europes most productive plants, making the Qashqai, Juke, and Leaf, and reshaped the regional economy around automotive supply chains.
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