Car manufacturers Demand Duty Guarantees After Brexit

The transcript discusses the concerns of Nissan and Jaguar Land Rover regarding the potential impact of Brexit on UK investment and the automotive industry. It highlights the economic significance of car manufacturing in the UK, particularly in Sunderland, where Nissan's base is located. The transcript also covers the views of local traders and the lack of regret among some Brexit voters. Union leaders and industry experts warn about the possible consequences of Brexit, emphasizing the need for careful trade considerations. The future of Nissan's UK base is uncertain as it awaits the outcome of Brexit negotiations.

What was Jaguar Land Rover's main concern at the Paris Motor Show?

• High production costs

• Decline in European market interest

• Competition from other carmakers

• Lack of new car models

What is a potential consequence of Brexit for Nissan's Sunderland base?

• Expansion of production facilities

• Reduction in car exports to Asia

• Introduction of EU tariffs on British cars

• Increase in local employment

How did some Sunderland residents feel about the Brexit vote?

• Confused and uncertain

• Pleased and without regrets

• Indifferent and unaffected

• Regretful and concerned

What does Britain's biggest union believe regarding car manufacturers' warnings?

• They are irrelevant

• They should be taken seriously

• They are exaggerated

• They should be ignored

What strategic decision is Nissan facing due to Brexit?

• Where to build new models

• Whether to enter the US market

• When to launch electric vehicles

• How to reduce production costs