TATA finally bags the Jaguar and Landrover deal - Team-BHP

throttleking · 26th March 2008, 09:35

here is the news....

U.S. automaker Ford has agreed to sell its luxury brands Jaguar and Land Rover to India's Tata Motors for more than $2 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter. Ford, which signed the deal on Tuesday, plans to publicly announce the transaction in New York at 0800 EST on Wednesday, said another source.

Ford sells Jaguar/Land Rover to Tata-source- Automobiles-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times

what can we expect from this....an official launch of these two brands in India?

RROD · 26th March 2008, 09:44

I would love to see a CKD of jag's and Land Rover's in India, unless it's already there.

tifosikrishna · 26th March 2008, 09:46

that is a fantastic news, its a red letter day in the history for indian automobile industry.

another feather in the cap for ratan ji.....

dadu · 26th March 2008, 10:17

Once completed, it will be a big leap ahead of the others for TATA.

Imagine the kind of technology/ expertise gain apart from the brand value and it will not be technology transfer but technology ownership.

sukiwa · 26th March 2008, 13:28

Hope this should help Tata Motors improve their cars for better comfort, reliability & move away their cars from truck like feeling.

TeddyBear · 26th March 2008, 14:28

Amazing We own brands that competes with Merc, Audi in luxury segments. And compete with Top SUV segments Pajero(Montero) landcruiser Prada.

mezereo · 26th March 2008, 14:51

Bravo TATA. Get these cars on to indian roads as soon as possible.

rockyheights · 26th March 2008, 15:04

From Nano at one end of the specturm to Jaguar at the other, Tata will have a whole range there.

jkdas · 26th March 2008, 15:18

WOW! Congrats Tata

Tata-Ford deal on JLR by evening today

"Ford is selling both the brands at less than half its purchase cost, which was $5.2 billion. The company had bought Jaguar in 1989 for $2.5 billion while Land Rover was bought from BMW for $2.5 billion in 2000.

A positive news for the Tata group is that the PAG, managed to post a profit of $504 million for the last financial year despite a loss of $344 million posted in 2006."

Rotorhead · 26th March 2008, 15:19

kudos to tata..wonder how they are going to handle the jag and LR branding now

Jeep · 26th March 2008, 15:35

Great! Hope to see LR SUVs soon in India. They really are a treat to one's eyes...

Wish to own one as well in future!

sgmuser · 26th March 2008, 16:35

Thumbs Up to Tata! I believe, Tata will use their marketing skills/strategy to make these two commercially viable. Down the road, once they are comfortable, they might try something in the products/technology sharing etc (depends on the agreement with Ford!). Right now, do not expect much from it other than the feeling of India owns these iconic brands in Automobile!

sandeepmdas · 26th March 2008, 16:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rotorhead

kudos to tata..wonder how they are going to handle the jag and LR branding now

This is how, according to Mr.Tata:
"What attracted us was the fact that these are two iconic brands, global in nature and highly respected for their products,....We believe it is the duty of whoever owns them to nurture the image, to retain their touch and feel, and not to tinker with them. They are British brands - and they should remain British."

Source:
Ex-colony as proud rescuer -- Science and Technology, New York, Ford Motor Company -- baltimoresun.com

directinjection · 26th March 2008, 17:52

Here's the official announcement from Tata Motors:

Tata Motors - Media Centre

srh · 26th March 2008, 18:28

It will be status-quo for some time. But over a period of time, production as well as engineering would surely move to India. If Tata really sticks around with Fiat for long, then we may see technology sharing between Fiat/Maserati/Iveco/Ferrari and JLR products. A good win-win combo.

26th March 2008, 09:35	#1 (permalink)
throttleking BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pune Posts: 91	TATA finally bags the Jaguar and Landrover deal here is the news.... U.S. automaker Ford has agreed to sell its luxury brands Jaguar and Land Rover to India's Tata Motors for more than $2 billion, according to a source familiar with the matter. Ford, which signed the deal on Tuesday, plans to publicly announce the transaction in New York at 0800 EST on Wednesday, said another source. Ford sells Jaguar/Land Rover to Tata-source- Automobiles-Auto-News By Industry-News-The Economic Times what can we expect from this....an official launch of these two brands in India? __________________ Cheers & Ride Safe!!! ThrottleKing

26th March 2008, 09:46	#3 (permalink)
tifosikrishna BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: chennai Posts: 556 View My Garage	that is a fantastic news, its a red letter day in the history for indian automobile industry. another feather in the cap for ratan ji..... __________________ Drive carefully. It's not only cars that can be recalled by their maker.

26th March 2008, 10:17	#4 (permalink)
dadu Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,995 View My Garage	Once completed, it will be a big leap ahead of the others for TATA. Imagine the kind of technology/ expertise gain apart from the brand value and it will not be technology transfer but technology ownership. __________________ Remember, its a machine

26th March 2008, 14:28	#6 (permalink)
TeddyBear BHPian Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: horamavu Posts: 116	Amazing! Bravo Tata! Amazing We own brands that competes with Merc, Audi in luxury segments. And compete with Top SUV segments Pajero(Montero) landcruiser Prada.

26th March 2008, 14:51	#7 (permalink)
mezereo BHPian Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: AP29, AP36 Posts: 96 View My Garage Infractions: 0/1 (4)	Bravo TATA. Get these cars on to indian roads as soon as possible. __________________ Devil in Disguise

26th March 2008, 09:44	#2 (permalink)
RROD BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bengalooru Posts: 79	I would love to see a CKD of jag's and Land Rover's in India, unless it's already there.

26th March 2008, 13:28	#5 (permalink)
sukiwa BHPian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: pune Posts: 105	Hope this should help Tata Motors improve their cars for better comfort, reliability & move away their cars from truck like feeling.

26th March 2008, 15:04	#8 (permalink)
rockyheights Newbie Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bangalore Posts: 35	From Nano at one end of the specturm to Jaguar at the other, Tata will have a whole range there.

26th March 2008, 15:18	#9 (permalink)
jkdas Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Thiruvananthapuram Posts: 5,238 View My Garage	WOW! Congrats Tata Tata-Ford deal on JLR by evening today "Ford is selling both the brands at less than half its purchase cost, which was $5.2 billion. The company had bought Jaguar in 1989 for $2.5 billion while Land Rover was bought from BMW for $2.5 billion in 2000. A positive news for the Tata group is that the PAG, managed to post a profit of $504 million for the last financial year despite a loss of $344 million posted in 2006." __________________ "She may not look like much, but she's got it where it counts, kid."

26th March 2008, 15:19	#10 (permalink)
Rotorhead BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 250	kudos to tata..wonder how they are going to handle the jag and LR branding now

26th March 2008, 15:35	#11 (permalink)
Jeep BHPian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Posts: 208	Great! Hope to see LR SUVs soon in India. They really are a treat to one's eyes... Wish to own one as well in future!

26th March 2008, 16:35	#12 (permalink)
sgmuser BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Seria Brunei Posts: 233 View My Garage	Thumbs Up to Tata! I believe, Tata will use their marketing skills/strategy to make these two commercially viable. Down the road, once they are comfortable, they might try something in the products/technology sharing etc (depends on the agreement with Ford!). Right now, do not expect much from it other than the feeling of India owns these iconic brands in Automobile! __________________ ------------------------------------------------ Confidence is the feeling you have before you understand the situation!

26th March 2008, 17:52	#14 (permalink)
directinjection BHPian Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Delhi/Faridabad Posts: 700	Here's the official announcement from Tata Motors: Tata Motors - Media Centre

26th March 2008, 18:28	#15 (permalink)
srh BHPian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 114	It will be status-quo for some time. But over a period of time, production as well as engineering would surely move to India. If Tata really sticks around with Fiat for long, then we may see technology sharing between Fiat/Maserati/Iveco/Ferrari and JLR products. A good win-win combo. __________________ 2009 MUV (Grande/ Safari/ Ingenio) - Planned 2006 Indica Xeta 2006 Ford Ikon Flair - Leased 2000 Mitsubishi Lancer - Leased

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