Jaguar Land Rover to create 750 jobs at new UK plant
Tata Motors' Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) is to create 750 jobs at a new engine plant in Wolverhampton.
The Mumbai based car manufacturer has announced plans to invest £355million in the new facility, dubbed i54, which will produce four cylinder gasoline and diesel engines with lower emissions.
The news has been welcomed by the government, which is supporting the project with £10m through its Grant for Business Investment scheme.
"Jaguar Land Rover's decision to build its new engine plant in Wolverhampton is fantastic news," said Deputy Prime Minister, Nick Clegg. "It means over 700 new jobs for local people, an investment of over £300m in the West Midlands and recognition of the expertise in the British workforce and manufacturing sector."
Business Secretary Vince Cable added: "JLR choosing Wolverhampton for its new engine plant in the face of tough international competition is a tremendous boost for manufacturing in the UK and the West Midlands in particular.
"This announcement sends out strong signals to potential inward investors across the world and is a huge vote of confidence in our successful automotive sector in the UK and the skills and expertise in our workforce.
"The Government's support for this project shows we are committed to the ongoing success of UK manufacturing and the UK automotive industry, ensuring the UK remains one of the top destinations for inward investment."
