According to Sina Finance, Nissan will invest 170 million pounds to produce a new hybrid SUV at its Sunderland plant. A person familiar with the matter said the plant's annual output could rise by up to 50,000 vehicles after Kicks production begins. Nissan's manufacturing cooperation project with Chery is moving forward, and the two sides have signed a non-binding memorandum of understanding. Chery plans to produce three models at the Sunderland plant.