Jaguar Land Rover Creates Nearly 600 New Jobs
Jun 19, 2008
Jaguar Land Rover is launching a major recruitment drive to attract up to 600 new employees. The focus of the campaign will be to recruit engineers to work on exciting new technology and product development programmes. There are also a significant number of key vacancies in purchasing, finance and human resources. ... Continue reading
Get to Know TATA MOTORS...THEY'VE Bought Jaguar and Land Rover - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 2, 2008
Up-Start or Up-Standing Member of the Auto Community? Learn More Here. Coming Soon: The Auto Channel-Indiaâ¦watch for it! TACH AUTO CENTRAL - January 30, 2008: For most of us in North America, we know nothing about those car makers that don't sell their products here. And of course, the tendency is to dismiss them ... Continue reading
Tata Motors completes acquisition of Jaguar Land Rover
Jun 2, 2008
Tata Motors today acquired the Jaguar Land Rover businesses from Ford Motor Company for a net consideration of US $2.3 billion, as announced on March 26, in an all-cash transaction. Ford has contributed about US $600 million to the Jaguar Land Rover pension plans. ... Continue reading
Jun 1, 2008
<p>DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD<br> WITH CAREY RUSS</p> <p>2008 Jaguar XKR Coupe <p>Building on the performance and looks of the regular XK by supercharging the 4.2-liter AJ-V8 engine and adding subtle musculature to the bodywork, the XKR is a fine example of a Grand Touring car, an oft-misunderstood term. What does the abbre ... Continue reading
Ford to lower production at Volvo unit
May 21, 2008
Dearborn May 20, 2008; Reuters reported that U.S. automaker Ford Motor Co is cutting production at its Volvo unit to reduce costs and potential losses at the Swedish luxury brand, the Wall Street Journal said Tuesday. Chief Executive Alan Mulally told top executives he wants to eventually seek a buyer for the Volvo bra ... Continue reading
India's Tata Motors Only Car Maker Comitted to Compete in 100 MPG Progressive Automotive X PRIZE
May 15, 2008
India's Leading Automobile Company Joins More Than 70 Groups From Around the World in Competition to Create Viable, Safe and Super Fuel-Efficient Vehicles SANTA MONICA, CA May 15, 2008; The Progressive Insurance Automotive X PRIZE -- a competition designed to inspire a new generation of viable, super fuel-efficient veh ... Continue reading
Jaguar Signs Up as Exclusive Advertiser for Launch of Market Intelligence Center Video Business News
May 12, 2008
Renowned luxury carmaker attracted by site's strong demographics as investor interest in equity options continues its dramatic growth CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va., May 12 -- Renowned luxury car manufacturer Jaguar will become the exclusive advertiser for the launch of Market Intelligence Center video business news website sect ... Continue reading
India's Tatas "Rule Britannia" after car buys
Mar 27, 2008
MUMBAI, March 27 (Reuters) - "Jaguar is now an Indian beast" roared one Indian newspaper on Thursday as it lauded Tata Motors' long-awaited $2.3 billion deal to bag the sleek British car brand and its chunkier Land Rover counterpart. Next to a large image of Jaguar's shiny pouncing cat symbol and a smaller photograph o ... Continue reading
Ford Motor Company Announces Agreement to Sell Jaguar Land Rover to Tata Motors
Mar 26, 2008
DEARBORN, Mich., March 26, 2008; The AP reported that Ford Motor Company announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Jaguar Land Rover operations to Tata Motors. The transaction is the culmination of Ford's decision last August to explore strategic options for the Jaguar Land Rover busin ... Continue reading
Tata Motors Buys Ford Brands for $2.3 Billion
Mar 26, 2008
MUMBAI, Mar 26, 2008; Reuters reported that India's Tata Motors Ltd said on Wednesday it has agreed to buy luxury brands Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford Motor Co for about $2.3 billion. Tata Motors said in a statement that Ford would contribute up to about $600 million to Jaguar/Land Rover pension plans. Tata Motors, I ... Continue reading
India's Tata Motors Becomes Global Player With Ford Deal
Mar 26, 2008
MUMBAI/LONDON March 26, 2008; Reuters reported that India's Tata Motors Ltd geared up for a bigger international presence on Wednesday with the expected announcement of its $2 billion-plus purchase of luxury brands Jaguar and Land Rover from Ford Motor Co (F.N: Quote, Profile, Research). Shares in India's leading vehic ... Continue reading
More than Jaguar and Landrover - Major Overseas Acquisitions by India's Tata Group
Mar 25, 2008
March 26, 2008; Reuters reported that Ford Motor Co is expected to confirm the sale of its British luxury brands Jaguar and Land Rover to India's top vehicle maker Tata Motors for over $2 billion later on Wednesday. Following are some major overseas acquisitions by Tata Group companies in recent years: - Feb 2000 - Tat ... Continue reading
Jaguar, Land Rover Sale Set for March 5 or 6
Feb 26, 2008
Washington DC February 26, 2008; The AIADA newsletter reported that Automotive News reported yesterday that Tata Motors will announce its purchase of Jaguar Land Rover on March 5 or 6. The dates have been agreed between Tata and Ford, which is selling the two luxury brands, following talks with trade union leaders last ... Continue reading
The Ferrari Magic India Discovery started today from Mumbai - VIDEO ENHANCED
Feb 26, 2008
MUMBAI, India - February 26, 2008: Ferrari is delighted to announce the start of a new adventure, the Magic India Discovery Drive, which got underway from Mumbai today. The tour was flagged off by Mr. Ratan N. Tata, Chairman of the Tata Group, and Mr. John Elkann, Vice Chairman of the Fiat Group. On the occasion, the f ... Continue reading
Report Says Tata To Get Full Ownership of Jaguar and Land Rover
Jan 30, 2008
MUMBAI, Jan 30, 2008; Reuters reported that India's Tata Motors Ltd is preparing for "an outright purchase" of Ford Motor Co's (F.N: Quote, Profile, Research) Jaguar and Land Rover luxury brands, against an earlier plan for a majority stake, the Economic Times said on Wednesday. "Ford has decided not to retain a minori ... Continue reading
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