Major investment for region's Mini plants
BMW is to invest £250m in its UK Mini factories, including those in Swindon and Oxford, over the next three years.
The announcement was made during a visit by Business Secretary Vince Cable to the Oxford plant, on the day when the Olympic Torch Relay will also pass.
The announcement comes on top of a £500m investment promise in June last year.
BMW said the investment showed its commitment to Britain "as a vital manufacturing base".
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Meridian weather - Your latest forecast
After a wet and windy day on Friday - weatherman Luke Castiglione says things will improve for all of us for the long weekend.
Friday afternoon's weather
Despite the wet and windy weather today - things will improve for the Bank Holiday weekend. It will become dry, bright and feel warmer