What the UK-India trade agreement could mean for the North East
A £70m government estimate rests on car and machinery makers, while the Great North mission looks for wider links.
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North East automotive news
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Nissan to invest £170m to build new Kicks hybrid crossover in Sunderland
Kicks will become Sunderland’s fourth model as Nissan expands its electrified European line-up.
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Gateshead Long Read · 8 min read
How Vertu Motors built its second act around what happens after the car sale
Aftersales generated 46 per cent of the Gateshead group’s gross profit in the year to February 2026.