12/01/2015

JLR To Create 1,300 Jobs In The West Midlands

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has announced it is to create 1,300 jobs at its plant in the West Midlands.

The car maker also confirmed its newest vehicle will be made in Britain.

The jobs will be based at its Solihull plant, where the firm will build the new Jaguar crossover SUV model.

Chief Executive Ralf Speth said: "This once again demonstrates our commitment to the UK and the advancement of a hi-tech, highly skilled, manufacturing-led economy."

JLR currently employs over 30,000 people in Britain.

(CD/IT)

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