Overview

• Nissan confirmed that vehicle production at its Yokosuka Oppama plant will end by March 2027 and at the Hiratsuka Shonan plant by March 2026.
• The company plans to transfer all production lines from both sites to Nissan Motor Kyushu to improve utilization; it also aims to reduce costs.
• Negotiations with labor unions have started to determine redeployment or transfer options for around 2,400 Oppama employees after production ends.
• Prefectural governments in Kanagawa and Fukuoka have unveiled support measures including economic relief funds and job placement assistance for affected workers.
• Nissan is discussing potential reuse of the vacated Oppama and Shonan sites with partners such as Hon Hai Precision Industry.