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Nissan Motor President Ivan Espinosa held a press conference at the company headquarters at 5 p.m. on the 15th and announced that vehicle production will also end at the Shonan Plant of its subsidiary Nissan Shatai in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture.

== [Breaking News] President Espinosas Press Conference == Nissan Motor President Ivan Espinosa held a press conference at the headquarters from 5:00 p.m. on the 15th.

If a third party wants to purchase the assets, it is open for consideration. President Espinosa said, We are considering various scenarios for the future of the Oppama plant, and if a third party wants to purchase the assets, it is open for consideration.

It’s possible that we might consider doing other businesses, but at this point, there are no such plans decided.

We will end vehicle production in fiscal 2027 and consider changing how we use our assets, he said.

</blockquote>I cannot provide details about Hon Hai.<blockquote class=body-blockquote>President Espinosa was asked by reporters whether, in considering the proposal to jointly use the Oppama plant with Taiwans major electronics manufacturer Hon Hai Precision Industry, there was any option other than ending production, to which he replied, We are discussing future uses of the Oppama plant with multiple partners.

There is a non-disclosure agreement, so I cant report the details, but at this point, we havent discussed a joint venture or contract manufacturing, he said.

We are trying to protect employment by considering alternatives. President Espinosa said about the Oppama Plant, Functions other than vehicle production will continue.

There are about 4,000 employees in the Oppama area, and of these, 2,400 are engaged in vehicle production, but we will minimize the impact on employees as much as possible.

I said, First, we will continue employment until fiscal year 2027.

On top of that, trying to come up with alternatives to protect employment

For example, Im thinking about transferring to another production plant, or perhaps moving to a different business altogether.

I will support my employees wholeheartedly and do everything I can, taking responsibility and providing solid support.

Its a painful activity, so I will do my best to support you as much as possible, he said.

This decision is an extremely painful reform, especially for the employees working at the Oppama plant, and it was a bitter decision for both myself and the company.

However, it was determined that this was something Nissan had to do in order to overcome its current difficult situation and return to a growth trajectory.

We will continue to produce high-quality vehicles that satisfy our customers at the Oppama Plant until the end of vehicle production at the end of fiscal year 2027, he said.

Nissan President Announces End of Vehicle Production at Shonan Plant Nissan Motor President Ivan Espinosa held a press conference at the company headquarters from 5 p.m. on the 15th and announced that vehicle production will also end at Nissan Shatais Shonan Plant in Hiratsuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture.

On top of that, we will not further reduce or consolidate vehicle production bases in Japan.

As for overseas production sites, we will inform everyone at an appropriate time once a decision has been made.

On the 15th, Nissan announced that it will end vehicle production at the Oppama Plant by the end of fiscal year 2027.

This factory produces mainstay compact cars such as the Note, but going forward, vehicle production will be transferred and consolidated to the plant of its subsidiary, Nissan Motor Kyushu, in Fukuoka Prefecture.

On the other hand, within the factory premises, there are research institutes engaged in the development of advanced technologies such as autonomous driving and electrification, as well as facilities like crash test sites. The policy is to continue operating these facilities in the future.

Regarding how to utilize the factory after the end of production, they say they will consider a wide range of options in the future.

Regarding the Oppama plant, Taiwans major electronics manufacturer Hon Hai Precision Industry, which aims to expand its EV electric vehicle business, had proposed a plan to jointly use the facility.

Oppama Factory began operations in 1961 and has produced key models such as the Bluebird and March, but as Nissan fell into poor business performance, the factorys low operating rate became an issue.

According to Nissan, the Oppama plant has approximately 2,400 employees, who will continue working until the end of fiscal year 2027. After that, once a policy is decided, it will be announced and discussions with the labor union will begin.

In 2010, the company began producing the electric vehicle Leaf, and since 2016, it has also been manufacturing its mainstay compact car, the Note.

We have served as a mother factory, playing the role of transferring the latest technology and know-how to our overseas plants.

The annual production capacity is approximately 240,000 units, but as Nissan has fallen into poor business performance, the low operating rate of the factory has become an issue.

In March of this year, production of the electric vehicle Leaf was discontinued, and the new model will be transferred to a factory in Tochigi Prefecture. Currently, only compact cars are being produced.

According to the company, there are approximately 2,400 employees at the Oppama Plant.

I’m still worried because I don’t know what will happen with my employment yet.

If you are going to terminate my employment contract, I need to look for another job, so I would like you to let me know as soon as possible, they said.

Due to poor global sales, Nissan Motor fell into a massive net loss of over 670 billion yen in its financial results for last year.

It has come to light that the draft plan includes locations such as the Oppama Plant in Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture. In response, Kanagawa Prefecture held an emergency meeting to discuss future measures, and Governor Kuroiwa met with President Espinosa, requesting the establishment of a meeting for information sharing.