Tata Making Nano Variant for U.S. Market
Jan 5, 2010
Washington DC January 5, 2010; The AIADA newsletter reported that India's Tata Motors Ltd. is developing a new variant of its Nano mini car â the world's cheapest car â for the U.S. market, which would be ready in three years, its chairman said today. "We also recognize there is a market not only in developin ... Continue reading
Dec 29, 2009
Tata Motors announced the launch of Grande MK II, an upgraded version of its premium Sumo offering in the domestic market. The Grande MK II seeks to deliver added value to customers through substantial changes in the exteriors and interiors combined with improvements in drivability, ride and handling and comfort. ... Continue reading
Land Rover Discovery Celebrates 20th Anniversary - VIDEO ENHANCED
Nov 16, 2009
Adaptable, capable, indefatigable, unmistakable GAYDON, WARWICKSHIRE - November 16, 2009: Workhorse, tow car, law enforcer, status symbol, people carrier, mud plugger; few cars can claim to fulfil any of these duties with genuine conviction. Yet since 16 November 1989 â 20 years ago today â one car has consis ... Continue reading
Tata Motors Launches the Next Generation All-New Indigo Manza in India
Oct 15, 2009
Tata Motors today launched its new generation sedan, the Tata Indigo MANZA. Built on its new car platform, the Indigo MANZA succeeds the highly successful Tata Indigo, which became a best-seller in the very first year of its launch in 2003 and has since then sold close to 275,000 nos of the range. ... Continue reading
Jaguar Kicks Off Pebble Beach Weekend With All-New Luxury Car Debut - VIDEO ENHANCED
Aug 13, 2009
The all-new Jaguar XJ brings a bold new spirit to automotive luxury MAHWAH, N.J., Aug. 13 -- The all-new 2010 Jaguar XJ will make its North American debut at the 59th Annual Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance Thursday Night Kick-Off Event, held today at Pebble Beach in Monterey, Calif. The debut will be the first shot in ... Continue reading
India's Tata Secures Private Funding for Jaguar
Aug 11, 2009
London August 11 2009; Jim Pickard writing for the Financial Times reoported that Tata, the Indian owner of Jaguar Land Rover, has dropped its demands for a large bailout by the British government after obtaining private sector funding for the struggling carmaker. The group said it had secured direct bank loans as well ... Continue reading
Tata Motors July Sales at 48,054 nos., Growth of 18%
Aug 7, 2009
Tata Motors’ total sales (including exports) of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles in July 2009 were 48,054 vehicles, a growth of 18% over 40,729 vehicles sold in July 2008. The company's domestic sales of Tata commercial and passenger vehicles for July 2009 were 45,599 nos., a 23% growth over 37,033 nos. sol ... Continue reading
Americans Open to Vehicles From China and India, Study Shows
Jul 28, 2009
New Study Shows Willingness to Accept Unknown Brands TUSTIN, Calif., July 28 -- Newly released research shows fifteen percent of new car buyers in the United States say they would consider purchasing their next vehicle from China, and eleven percent would consider buying a car from India, without knowing specific brand ... Continue reading
Jul 17, 2009
Jaguar Ranks 2nd, Improving 15 Points; While Land Rover Ranks 9th, Improving Four Points In A Study That Measures Customers' Delight With The Design, Content And Layout Of Their Vehicles MAHWAH, N.J., July 16 -- According to J.D. Power and Associates 2009 Automotive Performance, Execution and Layout (APEAL) Study(SM) r ... Continue reading
Jay Leno Hosts Global Unveil of the All New Jaguar XJ - COMPLETE VIDEO
Jul 10, 2009
LONDON - July 9, 2009: Jaguar Cars tonight officially unveiled the all-new XJ car at the Saatchi Gallery in Chelsea, London. Hosted by Jay Leno, one of the world's best-known chat show hosts and a renowned car enthusiast, the launch of the new Jaguar flagship was attended by an invited audience that included public fig ... Continue reading
Jay Leno to Introduce All-New Jaguar XJ on July 9 - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jul 8, 2009
LONDON - July 8, 2009: The new XJ will make its public debut on July 9 at an exclusive event at the Saatchi Gallery in London. One of the world's best-known chat show hosts and a renowned car enthusiast, Jay Leno, will join Mike O'Driscoll, Managing Director, Jaguar Cars, to unveil the all-new luxury saloon. The live u ... Continue reading
Jaguar Announces an All-New XF Supercharged Model for the North American Market - 4 VIDEOS
Jun 29, 2009
June 29 -- Jaguar today announced the introduction of the 2010 Jaguar XF Supercharged, the fourth and newest member of its acclaimed XF lineup. The vehicle, a mid-year release, is powered by a 470 hp version of the 5.0-liter supercharged AJ-V8 Gen III engine that debuted at this year's Detroit Auto Show. The XF Superch ... Continue reading
First Jaguar Land Rover Showroom Opens in India - VIDEO ENHANCED
Jun 29, 2009
MUMBAI - June 29, 2009: Jaguar Land Rover's official entry to the fast-growing Indian car market was marked by the opening of a flagship showroom facility at Ceejay House in Mumbai by Mr. Ratan N. Tata, Chairman of Tata Sons and Tata Motors. Jaguar Land Rover has confirmed Tata Motors as its exclusive importer and the ... Continue reading
Jaguar-Land Rover Drives Tata Motors to First Annual Loss in Eight Years
Jun 26, 2009
Consolidated Revenue in 2008-09 Rs. 70938.85 crores, Loss after Tax Rs. 2505.25 crores MUMBAI - June 26, 2009: Tata Motors today reported consolidated gross revenue of Rs.74151.21 crores in 2008-09. The consolidated financial performance of the company is not comparable to 2007-08 on account of the acquisition of Jagua ... Continue reading
Tata Plans to Bring $2500 65MPG Nano to U.S. in 3 Years
Jun 8, 2009
Washington DC June 8, 2009; The AIADA newsletter reported that Tata Motors, the Indian automaker that owns Jaguar and Land Rover, plans to bring the car known as the world's cheapest to the United States within three years. Customer deliveries of the Nano, which starts at about $2,500, are scheduled to begin in India n ... Continue reading
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