Tata Motors fancying Jaguar, Land Rover? - Team-BHP

-GS- · 18th July 2007, 10:22

According to a report by The Telegraph, UK, Tata Motors is in the early stages of evaluating a bid for Jaguar and Land Rover.

Link: Moneycontrol India :: News :: Tata Motors fancying Jaguar, Land Rover? :: Tata Motors :: Business :: Jaguar,Land Rover,Tata Motors,The Telegraph

alabjarus · 18th July 2007, 11:01

If Tata's manage to pull this off it will be a killer.

sajo · 18th July 2007, 11:57

What?? Indian companies are really going places. But seriously, where do these premium brands fit into Tata's scheme of things? With Ford it was okay, since it had an extensive product range and a very large global market, to utilise the platforms.

deepakhon · 18th July 2007, 12:03

I also read that Fiat was in talks with Ford for Land Rover and Jaguar some time back. Apparently, they backed out of the talks last month. The rumours say that Fiat was not interested in Jaguar as the portfolio would clash with that of Alfa and Ford was planning to give out the twosome together. Ford is still not open to a bidder bidding for each one separately.

Source: ::ITALIASPEED::

There are a lot of interested parties for the bid and with Tata also in the fray, it gets interesting.

ajmat · 18th July 2007, 12:33

Somehow, Jaguar and Tata are poles apart in terms of focus. I could see Tata looking at Volvo though

moralfibre · 18th July 2007, 12:35

Off topic, Tata manufactures some components for Jaguar in their Pune facility.

safari_lover · 18th July 2007, 12:47

Holy**it!!! Man this saga's getting bigger, bigger and bigger. Indian companies aiming for the Europian's. One day we hear about Bajaj wooing Ducati and the 3rd day we hear Tata going for Jagaur and Land Rover.

This is incredible stuff, started by L N Mittal, carried further by Tatas themselves, Mr. Vijay Mallya and now Bajaj and Tata again.

India might not have a superfast engine yet but Indian companies definitely are running on one!

Go India Go

Steeroid · 18th July 2007, 13:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by ajmat

Somehow, Jaguar and Tata are poles apart in terms of focus.

I agree. I can see the Land Rover thing making more sense, but perhaps they're a package deal?

merve_extreme · 18th July 2007, 14:00

Land Rover will be good for Tata but seeing their current(LR) situation its not a really great acquisition.They are not going anywhere with their lineup and quality control.

madan80 · 18th July 2007, 14:19

This looks really nice. It need not necessarily get the lines in. Tata owning the British marques means a lot. Getting the perspectives from world cars might help improve the quality of the indica itself.

scooby05 · 18th July 2007, 15:01

My news is that Tatas are in Fact considering, and due diligence is On!!
Things are cooking for Tatas in Europe for Sure!! It could be a 3 way buy out

CrAzY dRiVeR · 18th July 2007, 15:22

Dont understand!

Another thread says TATA will bring Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa- romeo!

Now TATA going to buy jaguar and Land Rover?

Seems like the press wants TATA's to have everything!

scooby05 · 18th July 2007, 15:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by merve_extreme

Land Rover will be good for Tata but seeing their current(LR) situation its not a really great acquisition.They are not going anywhere with their lineup and quality control.

But they are still Selling Very Successfully!! and people are buying happily and still cribbing! People also swear by Tatas vehicles!

merve_extreme · 18th July 2007, 15:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by scooby05

But they are still Selling Very Successfully!! and people are buying happily and still cribbing! People also swear by Tatas vehicles!

They maybe selling well but they are losing money,because of their manufacturing structure and also their quality is drastically dropping.

ajmat · 18th July 2007, 15:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by scooby05

But they are still Selling Very Successfully!! and people are buying happily and still cribbing! People also swear by Tatas vehicles!

Imagine the potential

Sumo / Sumo replacement - for BPO, big family, corrupt politican / renta mob segment

Safari - despec a discovery and sell it as a value brand

Defender (old landy) - assemble in India - hammer m&m in the defence segment - ironic that Pakistan army use them a lot

Assemble Disco and RR in India and create and establish a niche market

Not sure where Jag fits in though. Brand very sensitive, X type regarded as a leatherised Mondeo despites Ford's best efforts

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deepakhon BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 852	I also read that Fiat was in talks with Ford for Land Rover and Jaguar some time back. Apparently, they backed out of the talks last month. The rumours say that Fiat was not interested in Jaguar as the portfolio would clash with that of Alfa and Ford was planning to give out the twosome together. Ford is still not open to a bidder bidding for each one separately. Source: ::ITALIASPEED:: There are a lot of interested parties for the bid and with Tata also in the fray, it gets interesting. __________________ Deepak Honnalli.

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ajmat Team-BHP Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 4,861 View My Garage	Somehow, Jaguar and Tata are poles apart in terms of focus. I could see Tata looking at Volvo though __________________ My lines are too square!

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safari_lover BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bagdal/Bidar/Kolkata Posts: 208	Holy**it!!! Man this saga's getting bigger, bigger and bigger. Indian companies aiming for the Europian's. One day we hear about Bajaj wooing Ducati and the 3rd day we hear Tata going for Jagaur and Land Rover. This is incredible stuff, started by L N Mittal, carried further by Tatas themselves, Mr. Vijay Mallya and now Bajaj and Tata again. India might not have a superfast engine yet but Indian companies definitely are running on one! Go India Go

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merve_extreme Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,291 View My Garage	Land Rover will be good for Tata but seeing their current(LR) situation its not a really great acquisition.They are not going anywhere with their lineup and quality control. __________________ No one has done more to improve the automobile than the one who invented it ----- Mercedes Benz Last edited by merve_extreme : 18th July 2007 at 14:02.

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madan80 BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Chennai Posts: 788 View My Garage	This looks really nice. It need not necessarily get the lines in. Tata owning the British marques means a lot. Getting the perspectives from world cars might help improve the quality of the indica itself. __________________ Finally - Chennai's English music radio station- 104.8FM - Im lovin IT! __________________ 2002 Lancer \| 2006 Palio

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scooby05 BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: mumbai Posts: 556	My news is that Tatas are in Fact considering, and due diligence is On!! Things are cooking for Tatas in Europe for Sure!! It could be a 3 way buy out

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CrAzY dRiVeR Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Thiruvananthapuram Posts: 2,753 View My Garage	Dont understand! Another thread says TATA will bring Ferrari, Maserati, Alfa- romeo! Now TATA going to buy jaguar and Land Rover? Seems like the press wants TATA's to have everything! __________________ I'm far from perfect. I hope i can improve. Thats why i'm here!

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