Sunderland factory faces decline as Brexit impacts automotive production
The UK voted 52% to 48% to leave the EU on June 23, 2016, marking a decade of ongoing impacts from Brexit. The Sunderland factory's production fell from 507,000 cars in 2016 to 273,000 last year, reflecting the automotive industry's struggles linked to Brexit and other global factors. A potential deal with Chery may offer a lifeline for the factory.
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Published 20 Jun 2026, 04:00 UTC · Updated 20 Jun 2026, 04:40 UTC
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