Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed that it is to create a new factory near Wolverhampton that will build low-emission engines.

The company said all the engines will be petrol and diesel versions, but would not give any more technical details or say which models they would be used in.

Around 750 jobs are to be created by the decision, with many more expected in the supply chain.

"As we invest £1.5 billion a year for the next five years in new product developments, expanding our engine range will help us realise the full global potential of both our Jaguar and Land Rover brands," said Dr Ralf Speth, the automaker's chief executive.

The announcement was welcomed by unions, business leaders and the government.

Business secretary Vince Cable, who visited the company's Solihull vehicle production plant with deputy prime minister Nick Clegg, said it "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".

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Jaguar Land Rover car plant confirmed in West Midlands (19/09/11)

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