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Nissan to cut 10% Europe jobs as 900 roles face risk amid factory reshuffle

Automobile
Published on 5 May 2026
Nissan to cut 10% Europe jobs as 900 roles face risk amid factory reshuffle

900 roles could vanish as Nissan repurposes space

Nissan plans to cut about 10% of jobs in Europe, putting roughly 900 roles at risk, as part of a wider global restructuring aimed at cutting costs and improving performance. In the UK, the automaker is changing how its Sunderland factory operates and is in talks with other companies to make use of additional space, signaling a push to stay resilient in a tough car market.

  • Nissan expects 10% Europe job cuts, affecting about 900 roles
  • The move is tied to a global effort to reduce costs and refocus operations
  • Sunderland factory changes are underway as Nissan explores new factory uses
  • Nissan is working to bolster output amid challenging market conditions
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