All eyes on Nissan, Toyota, and Honda after Brexit deal

The Brexit trade deal could still fall short for carmakers in the UK with too little leeway to take on more expenses. 

Lorries queue to enter the Eurotunnel site in Folkestone, Kent, on December 18, ahead of the UK and EU reaching a Brexit trade deal. Picture: Gareth Fuller/PA Wire

The car industry dodged disaster when the UK and EU sealed a post-Brexit trade accord, but not before manufacturers announced factory closures and called off plans to make several new vehicles in the country.

More damage may still be done even with last week’s deal.