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New CEO for Tata Motors – wants 100 days

Carl-Peter Forster – Group CEO, Tata Motors

Tata Motors has appointed Mr. Carl-Peter Forster as new CEO of the group. Mr. Forster will be in charge of overall Tata Motors operations including Jaguar and Land Rover. Mr. Forster was the former head of GM Europe operations. On behalf of IAB, we would like to congratulate Mr. Forster on his appointment.

A tough job lay ahead for Mr. Forster, but he could not have come at a better time. The economy is recovering, money is back in the market, Tata Motors domestic sales in January was great considering competition and prior months. Well it could be the January effect (new year sales etc), but certainly a good month for Tata Motors.

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Entry posted on February 18th, 2010 and filed under Announcements, Jaguar, Tata, land rover

Land Rover Discovery celebrates 20th birthday

land_rover_discoveryThe Discovery celebrates 20 years in style with ground-breaking tech.

Land Rover Discovery is celebrating 20 years of dominating presence in the market. The all-purpose vehicle, has been around since November 16, 1989. It was made to fill the gap between the Defender and the top-of-the-line Range Rover.

Phil Popham, Managing Director -

The Discovery is built on innovative design and advanced technology. It has answered the needs and tastes of its increasingly urbane and discerning buyers.

Back in 1989, the Discovery was the first vehicle in its class to offer high-efficiency direct-injection diesel technology and twin airbags appeared later on in 1998.

The Discovery is available in 91 countries and more than 900,000 units have been sold till date.

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Entry posted on November 20th, 2009 and filed under land rover

Videos – Land Rover Freelander2

Three action packed videos featuring the newly launched Land Rover Freelander2. The engine, safety and terrain response are showcased in a crystal clear manner.

click through for 2 other videos.

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Entry posted on September 25th, 2009 and filed under land rover

Exclusive – Land Rover Freelander 2 Image Gallery

If you can’t view the slideshow above, visit the Land Rover Freelander 2 Image Gallery directly

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Entry posted on September 22nd, 2009 and filed under land rover

Press Release – Land Rover Freelander 2 in India for 33.79 lakh rupees

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September 22, 2009

Land Rover launches Freelander 2 in India

Mumbai: Land Rover today launched the highly acclaimed Freelander 2 in India. The Freelander 2 joins the acclaimed Discovery 4, the quintessential sports tourer, the Range Rover Sport and the ultimate luxury 4×4, the Range Rover, all of which were launched earlier in India in June this year.

The Freelander 2 has redefined the compact premium 4×4 segment. It delivers outstanding on-road performance as well as class-leading off-road ability, the hallmark of Land Rovers. A dynamic design, purposeful stance, smart and spacious interior, and an abundance of advanced technologies complete the package.

The Freelander 2 is powered by a 2.2 litre common rail turbodiesel engine. The engine is transversely mounted to provide extra space for better crash protection, front end styling and allows a shorter bonnet for more cabin space. Land Rover’s unique Terrain Response system is standard on the vehicle.

click through to read the rest and view the Land Rover Freelander 2 brochure

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Entry posted on September 22nd, 2009 and filed under land rover

Land Rover Freelander launch in India on Sep 22

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If there is one category of market in India that’s getting hotter by the day, it has to be the SUV market. After countless new SUVs this year (new Scorpio, Land Rovers, Toyota Fortuner, new Ford Endeavour) and many more to come (Hyundai Santa Fe, PAL’s SUV, Skoda Yeti, revamped Safari) a new Land Rover is getting ready to meet the Indian lensman (read Ritesh Madhok) on the 22nd of this month.

The lifestyle 4WD SUV manufactured in Britain, like every other Land Rover, arrives in India via the CBU route (means it will attract 100-odd percent duty). What sets it apart from many other SUVs is its construction – it is built around a monocoque frame like a hatchback or a sedan.

The Freelander shares its platform with the Ford Mondeo, which is speculated as another car in the pipline that leads to India.

Details on its pricing is not available, but it is widely speculated that it will be priced at Rs. 35 lakh (ex-showroom Mumbai).

We’ll be there to bring you exclusive images. So tune in on the 22nd for more details.

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Entry posted on September 19th, 2009 and filed under land rover

Land Rover LRX to debut at Paris next year

Land Rover LRX to debut at Paris next year

The lightest, smallest and most fuel efficient Land Rover, the LRX will begin its life in a production line in 2011.

Next year at the Paris Motor Show, the production model will be exhibited deriving important portions from its concept, shown at the North American show last January.

The LRX will be dropped between the Freelander and Discovery. Arriving in both 3 and 5 door forms, the LRX will not be a replacement model. A hybrid variant will also accompany the regular car.

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Entry posted on August 6th, 2009 and filed under land rover

Lightest, smallest Land Rover LRX to be built in India?

Lightest, smallest Land Rover LRX to be built in India?

Tata is miffed with the U.K government over the treatment extended to them in the Vista EV deal, which is still brewing. The U.K government has clearly ruffled their feathers and Tata, it seems, is contemplating the idea of manufacturing the fuel-efficient Land Rover LRX in India.

Tata is yet to take the £27 million that the Government lends to them as a loan; in exchange, Tata would produce the eco-friendly LRX in its existing facility.

Nothing has been confirmed on the switch, only in September will the company take a stand – whether to build it at the Halewood factory in Merseyside or in one of its plant here in India.

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Entry posted on July 23rd, 2009 and filed under land rover

Jaguar Land Rover comes to India; Details, 190 exclusive images from the event

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Tata Motors acquired JLR some time back but only today did they formally introduce the JLR brand in India at a lavish brunch event at The President.

The function was presided over by the chairman of Tata Sons and Tata Motors Mr Ratan Tata, Mr Ravi Kant Vice Chairman Tata Motors, Mr P.M.Telang MD Tata Motors, Mr David Smith CEO Jaguar Land Rover, Mr Phil Popham MD Land Rover, Mr Mike O Dricoll MD Jaguar and Mr Ravi Dube President Passenger Cars Tata Motors.

The event was attended by a large number of people, every big media company had its representative there.

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Entry posted on June 28th, 2009 and filed under Jaguar, Tata, land rover

Confirmed: Jaguar-Land Rover’s Indian entry by year end

It has been officially confirmed that Jaguar and Land Rover are to start selling their respective premium cars and Sports Utility Vehicles in India this year.

On Friday, Tata Motors entered into an agreement with JLR to manage the import and sales of the marques’ cars in India. As an effect, a new luxury car division has been formed in the Tata Motors Passenger Car unit, which will be headed by Rohit Suri.

After an exhaustive dealership search for four months, JLR has finalised that the first few cars will be sold at Mumbai’s Ceejay House in Worli this June. It is not known if some existing Tata dealerships would accomodate JLR cars, but it would be very strange to see premium exotic cars being sold alongside the world’s cheapest car – the Tata Nano.

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Entry posted on May 2nd, 2009 and filed under Jaguar, Tata, land rover

TATA’s Land Rover offered 27 million pounds to produce Green Car

TATA’s Land Rover offered 27 million pounds to produce Green Car

Land Rovers are the last thing on the list of “Green things” on the Earth. They are everything but green- They are big, they are heavy and use engines of humongous sizes and appalling fuel efficiency.

But all that is about to change. Land Rover which is now a part of Tata Group, will be offered 27 million pounds by the U.K government if it decides to proceed with a green car project based on the Land Rover LRX.

The Land Rover LRX, shown at the Detroit show last year, is a concept and the smallest and lightest of Land Rovers.

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Entry posted on March 14th, 2009 and filed under Tata, land rover

Tata moves forward with marketing strategies to bring JLR to India

Tata moves forward with marketing strategies to bring JLR to India

Speculation has it that, Tata Motors is finalising its retail plans for its British marques- Jaguar and Land Rover to set base here in India. Tata officials said that plans are underway to try and sell the cars through company-owned showrooms.

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Entry posted on February 3rd, 2009 and filed under Jaguar, Tata, land rover

Jaguar and Land Rover- Looking for Indian dealerships

Jaguar and Land Rover- Looking for Indian dealerships

Tata motors, which recently acquired Jaguar and Land Rover, is now helping the brands to set up their dealerships in the Indian market. Tata Motors is now exploring the domestic market in India after the success of Land Rover in Chinese and Russian market.

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Entry posted on December 16th, 2008 and filed under Jaguar, Tata, land rover
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