Tata Motors fancying Jaguar, Land Rover?

-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

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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

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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

18th July 2007, 10:22	#1
-GS- BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Delhi Posts: 390 Thanked: 18 Times	Tata Motors fancying Jaguar, Land Rover? 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
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alabjarus BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bangalore Posts: 210 Thanked: 78 Times	If Tata's manage to pull this off it will be a killer.
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sajo Senior - BHPian Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Pune Posts: 2,625 Thanked: 1,153 Times	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.
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deepakhon Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 1,441 Thanked: 65 Times	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.
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ajmat Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 14,860 Thanked: 27,949 Times View My Garage	Somehow, Jaguar and Tata are poles apart in terms of focus. I could see Tata looking at Volvo though
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moralfibre Team-BHP Support Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: MH-12 Posts: 8,449 Thanked: 13,967 Times	Off topic, Tata manufactures some components for Jaguar in their Pune facility.
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18th July 2007, 12:47	#7
safari_lover Senior - BHPian Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bengaluru / Bagdal Posts: 1,135 Thanked: 685 Times	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: 1,359 Thanked: 18 Times 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. Last edited by merve_extreme : 18th July 2007 at 14:02.
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madan80 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 1,360 Thanked: 80 Times 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.
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scooby05 Senior - BHPian Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Mumbai Posts: 1,145 Thanked: 192 Times	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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18th July 2007, 15:22	#12
CrAzY dRiVeR Team-BHP Support Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bangalore / TVM Posts: 17,176 Thanked: 73,485 Times 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!
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