324,893 cars were built at Sunderland last year, led by the Qashqai and Juke
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Despite the increase, the figures are still 30.6% down on pre-pandemic levels
French electronica legend Jean-Michel Jarre composed the Captur's start-up chime, as well as the E-Tech's low-speed pedestrian warning sound
Clio's loftier sibling is heavily upgraded but retains choice of pure-petrol and full-hybrid power
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Each of Nio's models have benefited from the Oxfordshire base's input
Chief engineer Danilo Teobaldi and his team are shaping car's dynamics at Oxfordshire base
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