'The future of mobility is electric': Jaguar Land Rover to build electric cars in UK

Madeleine Cuff
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Castle Bromwich plant will be re-tooled to produce Jaguar XJ as carmaker claims the 'future of mobility is electric'

Carmaker Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) today confirmed plans to refit its Castle Bromwich production plant to produce electric vehicles (EV) in a major investment that underscores the industry shift away from...

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