Nissan retools Sunderland for next-generation Leaf Nissan has launched production of the third-generation Leaf at its Sunderland plant. New EV platforms, reconfigured factory processes and the EV36Zero framework are shaping how the site scales electric vehicle manufacturing and industrial flexibility. Timo Gilgen
Europe’s carmakers cut production as overcapacity bites Stellantis, Volkswagen, and Ford are pausing production at multiple plants across Europe amid falling demand, rising inventories, and shrinking market share. With utilisation rates dropping, industry-wide plant closures are beginning to look inevitable. Ian Henry
Schiebe replaces Burzer in lead production and supply chain role at Mercedes Leadership shifts at Mercedes-Benz as Schiebe takes production role, Burzer moves to CTO, and Schäfer retires after three decades Marcus Williams
