Political relations between UK-EU

[west didsblue]

You may or may not remember the song 'I'm backing Britain' which if I remember correctly was on a par with 'World cup Willie' in terms of annoying.

So how will this work? Are they saying they are going to manufacture 100% of the vehicle in the UK? Good news for the NEast if they can deliver a sustainable model. I'm still confused though in terms of Nissan claims that 'the deal' has saved Sunderland. Do they mean saved as in 'the deal prices our competitors out of the market and we can prosper mightily with our UK built cars'? Good for the N East but not especially attractive to the consumer unless other manufacturers replicate that model.

The UK market isn't big enough for other manufacturers to replicate that model so it'll be Nissans for all unless you can afford tariff laden foreign imports.

 

[Saddleworth2]

The UK market isn't big enough for other manufacturers to replicate that model so it'll be Nissans for all unless you can afford tariff laden foreign imports.

Nissan seem pretty bullish about maintaining exports because the deal introduced no tariffS. They are dismissing the additional friction as a small problem. I have attached the Guardian article. As I said to Bob, on the face of it it looks good news.

Brexit has given competitive edge on car battery tariffs, says Nissan chief

Owner of UK’s largest car factory to push ahead with new Qashqai and says UK leaving the EU has been positive for the company

www.theguardian.com

 

[west didsblue]

Nissan seem pretty bullish about maintaining exports because the deal introduced no tariffS. They are dismissing the additional friction as a small problem. I have attached the Guardian article. As I said to Bob, on the face of it it looks good news.

Brexit has given competitive edge on car battery tariffs, says Nissan chief

Owner of UK’s largest car factory to push ahead with new Qashqai and says UK leaving the EU has been positive for the company

www.theguardian.com

I'm not denying it's good news for the North East, and if they can export even better. It doesn't help consumer choice though if imports are subject to tariffs and/or NTBs.

 

[Saddleworth2]

I'm not denying it's good news for the North East, and if they can export even better. It doesn't help consumer choice though if imports are subject to tariffs and/or NTBs.

I’m just taking it at surface value. Nissan have changed tack a number of times so let’s see how it pans out. You are right though, cant see anything for car consumers based on this deal.

 

[BobKowalski]

Nissan seem pretty bullish about maintaining exports because the deal introduced no tariffS. They are dismissing the additional friction as a small problem. I have attached the Guardian article. As I said to Bob, on the face of it it looks good news.

Brexit has given competitive edge on car battery tariffs, says Nissan chief

Owner of UK’s largest car factory to push ahead with new Qashqai and says UK leaving the EU has been positive for the company

www.theguardian.com

Agreed. I overlooked the importance of no tariffs on exports and Nissan ability to maintain tariff free access by maintaining battery production in Sunderland. Any additional frictions they can absorb.

 

[Vic]

You may or may not remember the song 'I'm backing Britain' which if I remember correctly was on a par with 'World cup Willie' in terms of annoying.

So how will this work? Are they saying they are going to manufacture 100% of the vehicle in the UK? Good news for the NEast if they can deliver a sustainable model. I'm still confused though in terms of Nissan claims that 'the deal' has saved Sunderland. Do they mean saved as in 'the deal prices our competitors out of the market and we can prosper mightily with our UK built cars'? Good for the N East but not especially attractive to the consumer unless other manufacturers replicate that model.

We sold the Nissan Note last year - the only British-made car I've had since a Talbot Horizon (and that was mostly Chrysler parts). Back with Citroen now, but I miss the pneumatic suspension.

Anyway, Unite is seeking an urgent meeting with the government to discuss the part that they must play in the full UK-wide electrification needed to secure this plant and others like it in the UK.

Pity we'll be going for hydrogen when the lithium runs out...

 

[Saddleworth2]

We sold the Nissan Note last year - the only British-made car I've had since a Talbot Horizon (and that was mostly Chrysler parts). Back with Citroen now, but I miss the pneumatic suspension.

Anyway, Unite is seeking an urgent meeting with the government to discuss the part that they must play in the full UK-wide electrification needed to secure this plant and others like it in the UK.

Pity we'll be going for hydrogen when the lithium runs out...

how did you find the Note? I had a Juke as a second car much to the derision of my two boys. I liked it fine as a fishing runaround. I think they make ok cars.

 

[Vic]

how did you find the Note? I had a Juke as a second car much to the derision of my two boys. I liked it fine as a fishing runaround. I think they make ok cars.

Fine. Especially liked the adaptable spaces - rear seats slide forward for more boot space, board in boot to provide level surface and hidden compartment underneath; underpowered for a 1.4 engine, but I gave up being a boy racer after the Citroen Xsara HDi (sounded like a jet engine). Thought about a Pulsar but they discontinued it.

Good time to buy foreign before the extra import costs kick in!

 

[west didsblue]

Another Brexit dividend....
https://apple.news/AgW0VwX-3TTWc2-f3db0zAg
For the taxman, at our expense.

 

[BobKowalski]

More prospering and sunlit uplands ahead...wine prices also set to increase (FT).