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ACEA asks EU to label UK cars European; Nissan warns

7/1/2026

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ACEA asked the EU to treat British-made vehicles and parts as “made in Europe” for equal policy benefits.
Nissan warned the new EU rules could force its Sunderland plant to close, risking hundreds of jobs.
ACEA said the UK stays integrated in the European automotive chain, proposed limiting “made in Europe” to EU and EEA members (excluding Morocco and Turkey), and urged incentives and R&D credits toward the thresholds.

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ACEA asked the EU to treat British-made vehicles and parts as “made in Europe” for equal policy benefits.
Nissan warned the new EU rules could force its Sunderland plant to close, risking hundreds of jobs.
ACEA said the UK stays integrated in the European automotive chain, proposed limiting “made in Europe” to EU and EEA members (excluding Morocco and Turkey), and urged incentives and R&D credits toward the thresholds.