A "major announcement" is imminent on new models at Land Rover, according to the company's director of manufacturing, Paul Cope.

Although Cope did not give any further details, he told a lunch held by Solihull Chamber of Commerce that even though the firm had laid off staff and was cutting production it still remained "a healthy viable business with great products."

He added towards the end of the year they will also unveil a "truly impressive" new saloon, reports the Birmingham Post.