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Sunderland-made Nissan Leaf qualifies for £3,750 Government grant
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The Leaf joins models from major rivals such as Ford, Vauxhall and Citroën
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Jaguar Land Rover reports loss of almost £500m after cyber attack
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CEO says automotive giant 'has made strong progress' as it continues recovery
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350 North East jobs at risk amid plans to close two automotive supplier plants
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Unite has branded the decision to cease operations at the two plants 'a complete mistake which should be reversed'
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Nissan expands use of AI in testing process to reduce development time
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London firm Monolith's technology was first used to validate testing on the new, Sunderland-built Nissan Leaf
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Bentley changes electric-only plans due to 'positive customer demand' for hybrid models
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The luxury car maker has announced that it will continue to offer internal combustion-engined and plug-in hybrid models until 'at least' 2035
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New car market grows 0.5% as share of battery electric cars hits a quarter
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The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders said the new car market grew by 0.5% last month
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Nissan warns of £1.3bn operating loss expected this year as cost cutting prioritised
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Chief financial officer Jeremie Papin says the manufacturer expects ongoing challenges
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Vertu boss warns Government policies are harming car market
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Robert Forrester says the Zero Emission Vehicle mandate is leading to rationing of petrol cars and a proposed levy on the Motability scheme could threaten accessibility for disabled drivers
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Automotive suppliers in the North East report mixed results amid global challenges
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Accounts for companies in the region show some grappled with lower sales and production volumes for major customers
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Car retailer Vertu estimates £5.5m impact from Jaguar Land Rover issues
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The group's 10 JLR dealerships were hobbled by new vehicle registration and aftersales issues
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North East automotive suppliers to be impacted by Jaguar Land Rover shutdown
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The North East Automotive Alliance says the cyber attack on Jaguar Land Rover has come at a vulnerable time for the sector
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Car dealership chain Vertu welcomes Government moves on electric vehicles
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The Gateshead-based company said its full-year profits were likely to be in line with market expectations
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Sherwoods Motor Group eyeing acquisitions after passing £100m turnover
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The North East dealership group has released accounts for 2024 which outline new partnerships with a number of leading brands
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North East innovator CPI joins consortium to strengthen º£½ÇÊÓƵ EV battery supply chain
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CPI says the £1.5m project aligns perfectly with its mission to support advanced materials innovation
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Consortium launches groundbreaking autonomous logistics project at Port of Tyne
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The North East Automotive Alliance (NEAA) and the Port of Tyne have joined a number of businesses on the pioneering project
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Nissan posts near £400m quarterly loss amid US tariffs and poor sales
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Nissan president and CEO Ivan Espinosa said the results are a reminder of the urgency of the car makers turnaround efforts
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Nissan aims to electrify supply chain with electric truck charging station
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The new facility at the company's Sunderland plant aims to reduce emissions from deliveries to and from the factory
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Japanese automotive group Astemo investing £100m and creating 200 jobs in Greater Manchester
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Andy Burnham says move 'puts our city-region at the forefront of the electric vehicle revolution'
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Automotive supplier Unipres loses more than 100 staff as sector struggles bite
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The company has been a long-time supplier to Nissan and recently secured work with JLR
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Work on new model Qashqai starts at Nissan's Sunderland plant
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New models of the Leaf and Juke will also come into production in the next 12 months
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Job reductions at Nissan's Sunderland plant as part of global savings plan
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The company is hoping to remove around 250 posts through a voluntary scheme
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Vertu sees jump in new car sales but other markets remain challenging
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The Gateshead-based national chain has released a trading update ahead of its AGM
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Nissan unveils new look Leaf to be built at Sunderland plant
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The decision to make the third generation electric at Sunderland has offered hope to thousands of employees
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Motor retailer Vertu sees profits fall in year of significant challenges
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The year saw cost reduction exercises in anticipation of Government-related cost pressures
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