Jaguar Land Rover announces new investment plans in UK

Jaguar Land Rover announced an investment approaching £1.5 billion to introduce an all-new technically-advanced aluminium vehicle architecture in forthcoming models. To support this strengthening of the Jaguar product portfolio, 1,700 new jobs will be created in the UK at the company's Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Solihull.

The first new model to utilise this innovative architecture will be an all-new mid-sized sports sedan from Jaguar. To be launched in 2015, it will be the most efficient, advanced and refined premium sports sedan ever seen in the C/D segment.

This vehicle will feature the first engine to be built at Jaguar Land Rover’s new £500m Engine Manufacturing Centre. The plant will build the new family of high-output, fuel efficient petrol and diesel engines for Jaguar Land Rover.

Dr. Ralf Speth, Jaguar Land Rover Chief Executive Officer, announced the major strategy at the Frankfurt Motor Show to deliver an enhanced range of models for both the Jaguar and Land Rover brands in new segments and markets.

Dr. Ralf Speth, Jaguar Land Rover Chief Executive Officer said: “The introduction of a world class all-new aluminium vehicle architecture means we will be more competitive, flexible and efficient delivering exciting new products for our customers around the world.”