(autoinsidernews) - Nissan Motor is reportedly considering buying assembly plants that are being dumped by General Motors and Ford.
Everything depends on what's available, when it's available and then what our needs are, said Daniel Gaudette, senior vice president of North American manufacturing and supply chain management. We certainly would consider any viable opportunity.
Nissan may need more manufacturing capacity in North America as it introduces new models. The company has three North American plants, which are running at 85 to 90 percent capacity, reports Trend.
GM is in the process of closing a dozen factories by 2008, and Ford is planning to shutter 16 plants by 2012.