british car sales june 10 2011, nissan and bmw production - Nissan and BMW give UK automotive production boost: Britain's automotive industry receives financial boost as BMW and Nissan commit to industry's future. The UK automotive industry has received a significant boost as both BMW and Nissan have committed to the country's future manufacturing activity. Nissan will invest nearly £200 million in producing its latest Qashqai model at the company's Sunderland facility, while BMW has promised to inject £500 million into its UK manufacturing base.
Japanese car giant Nissan revealed that the latest Qashqai model will be designed and built in the UK, safeguarding 6,000 jobs in the process. At an estimated cost of £192m, the latest Qashqai will go through various stages of production; designed at Nissan’s European Design Centre in Paddington, London, engineered at its European technical centre in Bedfordshire, and built in Sunderland.
Meanwhile, BMW has promised to invest £500 million into its UK operation ensuring 5,000 jobs are protected. Over the next three years the money will go towards building the next generation Mini at BMW's Oxford facility. Engines manufactured at Hams Hall and stampings in Swindon will also receive a significant financial boost.
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