Nissan and Chery are engaged in discussions regarding contract manufacturing of Chery vehicles at the Sunderland plant, with production potentially starting in 2027 if an agreement is reached. The Jaecoo 7 plug-in hybrid has shown strong UK sales, while the plant employs about 6,000 workers producing Qashqai, Juke, and Leaf models. Reports differ on whether any formal agreement was signed this week.