The new Mini coupe concept will be unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show
Two new models of the Mini are to be built at BMW's plant in Oxfordshire creating up to 1,000 jobs, sources suggest.
Two concept cars - one a coupe - will be unveiled on 15 September and will be produced at the company's factory in Cowley, near Oxford.
Cowley employs around 4,000 workers, building three versions of the Mini.
In February, there were angry scenes when 850 jobs were cut at the site, which also closed for a week.
Most of the sacked workers have been rehired as the company sees sales rise, helped mainly by a surge in global demand for smaller cars.
Production was also suspended in June due to a strike in France involving a firm which supplies bearings for the cars' steering units.
Speaking about the new models which will be unveiled at the 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."
It is thought production of the new models will not start for another year.
BMW has not put an exact figure on the number of jobs, but sources close to the company told the BBC at least 1,000 new positions would be needed.
source: bbcnews
