JLR announced its intention to build a new electric XJ saloon, replacing the manufacturing of the conventional Jaguar XJ (X351) at Castle Bromwich, "safeguarding the jobs of 2,500 people" (or 2,700 people, according to BBC News). Manufacturing of the new model was expected to start in autumn 2019, after an investment of £1 billion in upgrades to the facility. A BBC report indicated that the plant "also produces the Jaguar XF, XE and F-Type" as of mid-2019, but the XJ was essential for the continuation of the manufacturing facility. Without the new electric model, the Castle Bromwich plant would "effectively be dead", according to David Bailey, a professor of business economics at Birmingham Business School. Products made The facility currently handles body stamping operations, body assembly, paint and trim, and final assembly for all Jaguar saloon and sports cars. Over 3000 workers currently work at the site producing thousands of cars for the UK and export markets. Jaguar XE Jaguar XF Jaguar F-Type Product history The following models were built at the Castle Bromwich plant until end of production. Jaguar XK Jaguar XJ Jaguar S-Type References External links British shadow factories Jaguar Land Rover Buildings and structures in Birmingham, West Midlands Motor vehicle assembly plants in the United Kingdom Manufacturing plants in England