The next generation Land Rover Defender will be unveiled at the Frankfurt motor show in early September.
It is one of the car makers still pledged to the German motor show, despite 22 other makers missing it as they revisit their sales and marketing strategies, but the new Ford Puma SUV is expected to be their highlight at the event.
The planned Fiat Chrysler Automobiles and Renault Group merger will see 15 brands covered by the deal.
Nissan and Mitsubishi will be sitting alongside Fiat to Maserati brands in the new set up.
Opportunities in the automotive supply chain from the shift to electrification was the focus of debate at The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) Open Forum, yesterday at Automechanika Birmingham.
Vehicle manufacturers, suppliers and innovators came together to discuss key issues, in particular battery design and development.