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
Ford Motor Co. executives to address shareholders following Kerkorian investment
May 8, 2008
WASHINGTON DC May 7, 2008; Ken Thomas writinfg for the AP reported that -- Ford's most prominent new shareholder is not expected at the automaker's annual meeting Thursday, but his formidable presence will be felt. Ford Motor Co. executives are to brief shareholders in Wilmington, Del., on the company's progress more t ... Continue reading
Western Automotive Journalists' Annual Media Days Begins Tonight at Sundown - VIDEO ENHANCED
Apr 22, 2008
MONTEREY, CA - April 22, 2008: While WAJ Media Days is not quite the annual event of other "sundown commencing" events that are taking place this week, for 100-plus west coast automotive journalists it is still a big deal. Western Automotive Journalists, America's second largest group of working automotive journalists, ... Continue reading
The new 2009 Land Rover Discovery 3
Apr 17, 2008
The eye-catching exterior revisions for 2009 add fresh refinement to the acclaimed exterior design - incorporating new front and rear body colour bumpers, body coloured wheel arches and revised exterior detailing. ... 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
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 business, as the company accelerates its focus on its core ... 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
CarSponsorships.com Partners With Sun Automobile
Feb 29, 2008
We at CarSponsorships.com pride ourselves on giving our clients the best products that are available on the market. With our staff working daily adding new Sponsor companies, we are glad to bring on another company for our clients to jump on board with. The latest addition to the CarSponsorships.com family is SUN AUTOM ... 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
Did You Miss the Detroit or LA Auto Shows? Experience Them Here! - EXCLUSIVE VIDEO COVERAGE
Feb 18, 2008
Even if you were in Detroit last week, the schedule was so hectic that chances are you would have missed something. And you may have missed some of the best. But don't worry, because we have it all on TheAutoChannel.com. In addition to photos, press releases and stories-from-the-floor, we have more than 40 videos....in ... Continue reading
Going to the 2008 Chicago Auto Show? Make The Auto Channel Your First Stop! - VIDEO GALORE
Feb 8, 2008
Each year, it seems like the Chicago Auto Show gets better and better, and more important - in terms of a national stage. This year's exposition is right on target, and because of all the new vehicles (and concepts) that utilize alternative fuels or propulsion systems, if you haven't been to the show for a couple of ye ... Continue reading
Feb 4, 2008
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 4 -- Land Rover is setting up camp for consumers delivering three luxury off-road 'Adventures' between April 18-29 in Moab, Utah -- the legendary recreation haven that is known for its images of stunning scenery, immense red rock monuments and world-class outdoor recreation. The Land Rover Moab Adv ... Continue reading
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