Brexit trade deal has given Nissan 'competitive advantage'

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Nissan
Sunderland
Wearside
Friday 22 January 2021 at 6:50am

Nissan has committed to an electric version of every model built on Wearside by 2023. Credit: PA

Nissan's Chief Operating Officer says the Brexit trade deal has given the Japanese car manufacturer a competitive edge.

Ashwani Gupta said he believed the last minute deal would "redefine" the UK's auto industry and added that there are big plans for the future of the Sunderland plant.

Mr Gupta committed to an electric version of every model built on Wearside by 2023.

Speaking from Japan, he said Nissan would continue investing in the UK, stressing that the company did not stop investing in the run-up to the UK leaving the EU.

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