“Two new models of the Mini are to be built at BMW's plant in Oxfordshire creating up to 1,000 jobs, sources suggest.”Mini will be revelling two concept cars on the 15th of September which will be produced in Cowley near Oxford. Last February Mini cut 850 jobs from the same site but they will be rehiring most of the workers because of recent rises in sales. Some suggest that the recent surge in global demand for smaller cars is the main cause in increased sales.
Frankfurt Motor Show, Business Secretary Lord Mandelson said: "The production of two new Minis is very good news for Oxford, and for the UK car industry.
"It is a demonstration of BMW's long-term commitment to the UK.
"British drivers have had a long love affair with the Mini and I'm sure that this will continue for many years to come."
BMW has not said an exact figure on how many jobs will be created, but sources close to the company told the BBC at least 1,000 new positions would be needed. This is very good for Oxfordshire and the UK as it shows that the economy is on an upturn.
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