The CBI has welcomed Nissan's announcement that it will build the new Invitation model car at its plant in Sunderland, creating around 2,000 jobs on the production line and in the supply chain.
John Cridland, CBI Director-General, said:
"This is brilliant news for jobs in the north-east and a real boost for business investment in the UK.
"The Nissan Sunderland journey is a remarkable story demonstrating British manufacturing capabilities at their best - excellent training, a committed skilled workforce and brilliant determined leadership."