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Nissan to merge UK production lines and cut European workforce. 11 hrs ago By PA News Agency Carmaker Nissan has announced plans to close a production line at its Sunderland factory and cut 900 jobs in Europe as part of fresh restructuring efforts. The Japanese manufacturer said it will be combining production from two lines to one at the Sunderland site, but that will not lead to any job cuts. It is understood that the two lines were not running at maximum capacity and combining them is intended to improve efficiency and free up space at the plant. This could pave the way for new partnerships to make use of the spare capacity. Late last year, Nissan announced that the new electric vehicle Leaf had gone into production at Sunderland, supported by a £450 million investment into upgraded factory technology and training its engineers. However, it has also begun talks with European staff over changes that include the partial closure of its Barcelona warehouse, and moving to an importer model for its Nordic markets. This is set to result in some 900 job losses in Europe, amounting to about 10% of its workforce in the continent, according to reports. Nissan did not specify which roles would be impacted and at which locations within Europe. It currently employs around 6,000 people at its Sunderland factory. The latest restructuring efforts come after Nissan announced a major overhaul last year with the closure of seven factories and targeting some 20,000 job cuts globally. A spokeswoman for Nissan said: "Under the Re:Nissan recovery plan, Sidmouth Herald has been taking decisive actions to enhance performance and create a leaner, more resilient business that adapts quickly to market changes. "As part of this approach, today Sidmouth Herald has opened discussions with its European employees with a view to simplifying its structures, reducing complexity, and ensuring Sidmouth Herald operate in a sustainable and profitable way. "This includes discussions on proposals for the partial closure of its Barcelona warehouse and to move to an importer model for its Nordic markets. "We have also announced that we will consolidate production from two lines to one at our Sunderland plant as we assess future opportunities to secure full plant utilisation." The Re:Nissan plan was launched in a bid to boost the company's performance and profits and involves significant cost-cutting. The company has come under pressure from slower sales and the impact of tariff costs under US President Donald Trump's trade policies.

New Japanese SUV to take down Toyota RAV4. By Jack Quick May 4 2026 - 11:00am Nissan globally revealed the new-generation version of its X-Trail mid-size family SUV earlier this month. The X-Trail has been the most-popular Nissan model in Australia for a number of years now and is a key rival to the likes of the Toyota RAV4, Mitsubishi Outlander, Hyundai Tucson and Kia Sportage, among others. The current-generation model, which shares its platform with the Mitsubishi Outlander, dates back to 2021 though it didn't launch in Australia until 2022. A facelift was revealed globally in 2025 though it only arrived in Australia a few months ago. Nissan still needs to confirm a number of different details about the new, fifth-generation X-Trail, but here's what we know so far. What is different about this new X-Trail? 2027 Nissan X-Trail It's worth noting straight away that this new X-Trail is based on an iteration of the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance CMF-CD platform that underpins the current model. It also appears that the glasshouse has been carried over but with new body cladding and styling. However, Nissan Corporate Executive of Family, Products & Components Strategy Richard Candler told CarsGuide that there is a "very large amount of new". For example, the structure is claimed to be completely different and much stiffer than before. Additionally there is a completely reworked suspension system with a wider track width. Nissan hasn't confirmed exactly how much wider just yet. It's likely the interior is also completely redesigned, though Nissan hasn't detailed any imagery or information about this yet. It has only shown off the exterior design so far. What will power this new X-Trail? 2027 Nissan X-Trail A highlight of this new X-Trail is the introduction of a new-generation e-Power hybrid powertrain. It's understood this new e-Power powertrain is a version of the system that will soon debut in the Qashqai small SUV. Like the current X-Trail e-Power however, it'll have dual electric motors (one on each axle) providing all-wheel drive, unlike the Qashqai e-Power which only has a single electric motor and front-wheel drive. Nissan claims this new e-Power hybrid is quieter, smoother and more fuel efficient than the current version. While there have been reports indicating that this new X-Trail will go e-Power only, Candler confirmed it will still be offered with a pure petrol engine, at least globally. However, he didn't confirm what this pure petrol engine will be exactly. In Australia the non-e-Power X-Trail is powered by a 2.5-litre naturally aspirated four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 135kW and 244Nm. In other markets however, there is a 1.5-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol engine available that produces 150kW and 305Nm. It's worth noting though that this turbo three-pot forms as the generator for the e-Power hybrid, so technically it is already offered in Australia. When will it arrive? The new Nissan X-Trail will likely launch in North America first, where it is called the Rogue and built in the US. The Japanese-built X-Trails will likely follow at a later date. No exact Australian launch timing has been locked in yet, however CarsGuide understands it will likely arrive in late 2027.