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Nissan kickstarts Leaf production in Sunderland following £450m investment

The electric SUV is being built at the Japanese firm’s Sunderland Plant, UK, and is eligible for the government’s full £3,750 Electric Car Grant.

Motors|5 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Nissan kickstarts Leaf production in Sunderland following £450m investment
Supporting image for story: First Drive: New Renault Clio could be the new hatchback benchmark – but you’re going to have to wait for it
First Drive: New Renault Clio could be the new hatchback benchmark – but you’re going to have to wait for it
Motors|6 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Refreshed Dacia Sandero remains Britain’s most affordable new car at £14,765
Refreshed Dacia Sandero remains Britain’s most affordable new car at £14,765
Motors|7 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Smart #2 city car spotted testing at facility in China
Smart #2 city car spotted testing at facility in China
Motors|Dec 15
Supporting image for story: These are the best and most efficient second-hand cars you can buy
These are the best and most efficient second-hand cars you can buy
Motors|Dec 15
Supporting image for story: Record-breaking 37.5m journeys to be made on Britain’s roads this Christmas – research
Record-breaking 37.5m journeys to be made on Britain’s roads this Christmas – research
Motors|Dec 15
Supporting image for story: Volkswagen launches autonomous ‘Gen.Urban’ concept onto the streets of Wolfsburg
Volkswagen launches autonomous ‘Gen.Urban’ concept onto the streets of Wolfsburg
Motors|Dec 12

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Supporting image for story: Mitsubishi to launch new Outlander PHEV SUV and L200 pick-up truck next summer
Mitsubishi to launch new Outlander PHEV SUV and L200 pick-up truck next summer
Motors|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: Caterham’s ‘functional prototype’ of upcoming EV set for reveal at Tokyo Auto Show
Caterham’s ‘functional prototype’ of upcoming EV set for reveal at Tokyo Auto Show
Motors|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: UK Drive: The Mercedes CLA feels like the future of long-distance EVs
UK Drive: The Mercedes CLA feels like the future of long-distance EVs
Motors|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: British drivers only prepared to drive up to 35 miles for work – research
British drivers only prepared to drive up to 35 miles for work – research
Motors|Dec 11
Supporting image for story: Hyundai i20 and Bayon hatchbacks get revised trim levels
Hyundai i20 and Bayon hatchbacks get revised trim levels
Motors|Dec 11
Supporting image for story: Ineos Grenadier gets safari makeover with ‘Game Viewer’ variant
Ineos Grenadier gets safari makeover with ‘Game Viewer’ variant
Motors|Dec 11
Supporting image for story: Versatile SUV scores as Volvo transitions to electric
Versatile SUV scores as Volvo transitions to electric
Reviews|Dec 11
Supporting image for story: First Drive: A hybrid powertrain has given the Toyota Aygo X a new lease of life
First Drive: A hybrid powertrain has given the Toyota Aygo X a new lease of life
Motors|Dec 11
Supporting image for story: First Drive: Is the new Toyota Urban Cruiser more than just a rebadged Suzuki?
First Drive: Is the new Toyota Urban Cruiser more than just a rebadged Suzuki?
Motors|Dec 10
Supporting image for story: Updated Xpeng G6 to launch in UK priced from £39,990
Updated Xpeng G6 to launch in UK priced from £39,990
Motors|Dec 10

UK News

Supporting image for story: Latest search for Disappeared teenager Columba McVeigh ends without success
Latest search for Disappeared teenager Columba McVeigh ends without success
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Inflation to cool further in November as food prices dip, economists think
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Relatives of Chinook crash victims have ‘constructive’ meeting with ministers
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Supporting image for story: Government launches investigation into foreign money in UK politics
Government launches investigation into foreign money in UK politics
UK News|1 hour ago
Supporting image for story: Leicester Square knifeman detained indefinitely for repeatedly stabbing girl, 11
Leicester Square knifeman detained indefinitely for repeatedly stabbing girl, 11
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Supporting image for story: Inquest into deaths of three teenagers outside Co Tyrone disco deferred
Inquest into deaths of three teenagers outside Co Tyrone disco deferred
UK News|1 hour ago

Viral News

Supporting image for story: Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Over 200,000 portable chargers sold on Amazon recalled due to 'fire risk'
Lifestyle|Dec 12
Supporting image for story: Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Tiny figures explore Irn-Bru cans in school project assisted by top photographer
Viral news|Dec 7
Supporting image for story: 'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
'Abso-f******-lutely' - Hilarious moment Kelly Osbourne swears live on BBC WM as she declares her support for renaming Birmingham Airport after father Ozzy
Entertainment|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Letters to Santa represent ‘magic of Christmas’, Royal Mail elves say
Viral news|Dec 3
Supporting image for story: Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Alex Ferguson backs campaign to fund 150 scholarships for disadvantaged students
Viral news|Nov 25
Supporting image for story: Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Coca-Cola Christmas Truck Tour 2025: 15 stops planned for milestone anniversary trip across the UK - but will it stop near you?
Entertainment|Nov 18

World News

Supporting image for story: Sudan tops global humanitarian crisis watchlist for third year as war continues
Sudan tops global humanitarian crisis watchlist for third year as war continues
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Supporting image for story: Envoys try to narrow gaps on a loan plan for Ukraine ahead of crunch EU summit
Envoys try to narrow gaps on a loan plan for Ukraine ahead of crunch EU summit
World News|3 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Zelensky says peace proposals could be presented to Russia within days
Zelensky says peace proposals could be presented to Russia within days
World News|4 hours ago
Supporting image for story: White House ballroom project ‘must continue for national security reasons’
White House ballroom project ‘must continue for national security reasons’
World News|8 hours ago
Supporting image for story: Search for the Brown University gunman resumes after person of interest released
Search for the Brown University gunman resumes after person of interest released
World News|17 hours ago
Supporting image for story: US agrees security guarantees for Ukraine in peace talks, say officials
US agrees security guarantees for Ukraine in peace talks, say officials
World News|21 hours ago
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