Nissan has won a contract that will see it continue to produce car parts at its Sunderland facility for the foreseeable future, it has been revealed.

The manufacturer announced it will be building a new engine that is expected to feature in a number of models, including the Qashqai and Qashqai +2.

It explained the deal had allowed it to protect 130 jobs at the plant – and it is hoped an extra 200 positions will be created at the site from 2013.

The carmaker was able to secure the contract by teaming up with regional development agency One North East.

Nissan is to invest £12.92 million over the next four years and its partner has supplied a £1.94 million grant.

Spokesman for the manufacturer Trevor Mann commented: "This is excellent news for [the] Sunderland plant, in particular for our engine operation and I would like to thank One North East for their vital support."

Meanwhile, motorists who own a vehicle built by the manufacturer may find they can keep it in good working order for many years by replacing worn parts with Nissan car spares purchased online.

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