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Tata Nano investigated for electrical fires

Matt Brogan — Mon, 26 Oct 2009 21:24:55 +0000

Could it be that quality sacrifices made in producing the world’s cheapest car have led to its downfall? The Tata Nano – that retails in India for around $2,500 – is under investigation by the company following reports from three owners of electrical fires. According to The Times of India, the fires appear to be the result [...]

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Tata Nano investigated for electrical fires

Tata Motors to boost Nano production

George Skentzos — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 07:52:03 +0000

With the Indian-built Nano undercutting most two-wheeled transport in price, Tata Motors has decided to increase production to meet growing demand. Billed as the world’s cheapest car, current production will be increased by roughly 500 units per month or 20 per cent more. Currently Tata Motors has averages around 2500 Nano’s per month which certainly doesn’t seem [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Tata Motors to boost Nano production

Tata raises AUD$830 million towards Jaguar Land Rover debt

Matt Brogan — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 20:53:46 +0000

India’s Tata Motors says it has raised AUD$830 million through the sale of new global depositary receipts and convertible bonds, money that will be used to help pay off debt incurred during the purchase of Jaguar and Land Rover. The news isn’t all good however with that sum likely to make only a small dent in [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Tata raises AUD$830 million towards Jaguar Land Rover debt

Jaguar Land Rover plant to close in UK

Alborz Fallah — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 01:06:33 +0000

One of Jaguar and Land Rovers plants in the UK is destined for closure, the company said today. The firm, which is now owned by Indian manufacturer Tata Motors said 2010 will see the closure of either its Castle Bromwich factory in the West Midlands which produces Jaguars or its operations in Solihull, which makes [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Jaguar Land Rover plant to close in UK

Jaguar Land Rover reports huge loss

David Twomey — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 04:47:50 +0000

British luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover has reported a US$1-billion loss for 2008 but will receive a guarantee for a bridging loan from the British government, the British business newspaper, Financial Times, has reported. The report, quoted by Reuters Newsagency, said the core British operations of Jaguar Land Rover, which is owned by India’s Tata Motors, [...]

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Jaguar Land Rover reports huge loss

First Tata Nano delivered to proud Indian family

Paul Maric — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 07:42:14 +0000

While most of us take driving and owning a car for granted, Tata’s ambition to sell the world’s cheapest car has come to fruition, with the first delivery of the super-cheap car taking place in Mumbai, India. Mr.Ashok Raghunath Vichare of Mumbai was lost for words as he took delivery of the car, claiming that it [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

First Tata Nano delivered to proud Indian family

Tata launches Jaguar/LandRover in India

David Twomey — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 02:31:24 +0000

Tata Motors Ltd, India’s largest vehicles maker, has announced the launch in India of Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles, the leading brands it bought from Ford Motor Company last year. Saying it was a momentous occasion for the company, chairman Ratan Tata said, “This is in keeping with our desire to extend the penetration of the [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Tata launches Jaguar/LandRover in India

Peskett’s Ponderings: Veyron or Nano – which is better?

Karl Peskett — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 07:23:21 +0000

Here’s a curly one for ya. We keep hearing about the Tata Nano being the car that’s going to revolutionise the automotive industry worldwide. The Model-T for our generation. It’s the car that will mobilise the masses and get people who previously could not afford one into a car. At a price of around A$4000, it’s [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Peskett’s Ponderings: Veyron or Nano – which is better?

Tata boss begs British government for assistance with JLR

Matt Brogan — Tue, 24 Mar 2009 22:29:41 +0000

Ratan Tata, chairman of Tata Motors, has warned that Jaguar Land Rover could make further job cuts unless the British government provides financial aid to the brands. The brands have been suffering financial difficulties as a result of falling sales during the on-going global economic downturn with last year’s global unit sales of JLR vehicles down [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Tata boss begs British government for assistance with JLR

Tata Nano to be sold by lottery

Matt Brogan — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 22:32:55 +0000

To cope with demand, Indian carmaker Tata will sell the first 100,000 examples of its ultra-cheap Nano by lottery. Application forms for the 100,000 rupee (A$2823.00) car will available in 1000 cities in India starting on April 9. A computerised random selection procedure will decide the owners of the first 100,000 cars. The lottery system was decided [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Tata Nano to be sold by lottery

Tata Nano Europa

Alborz Fallah — Tue, 03 Mar 2009 15:41:08 +0000

Despite earlier reports that Tata was struggling to bring the Nano to the market, demand for smaller, cheap and city friendly cars is at all time high and with that in mind Tata Motors has unveiled a new version of the Nano minicar specifically designed for the European market. Say hello to the Nano Europa. So [...]

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Tata Nano Europa

Tata loss delays Nano launch indefinitely

Matt Brogan — Sun, 01 Feb 2009 23:02:25 +0000

Tata posted an unexpected loss in its fiscal third quarter (down 32 per cent) which, according to Managing Director Ravi Kant, could delay the launch of its Nano budget model indefinitely. It’s worrying news for the global car industry following the Indian brand’s recent acquisition of Jaguar and Land Rover brands from Ford Motor in June [...]

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Tata loss delays Nano launch indefinitely

Tata Nano – Revolutionary?

Anthony Crawford — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 03:50:02 +0000

“Think big with a small car” You’ve heard of the Indian designed and developed Tata Nano by now, right? That’s India’s answer to Germany’s Beetle and Henry Ford’s Model T. - by Anthony Crawford It may well end up the car that changed the world, given the glowing accolades thrown at it by the likes of Luca [...]

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Tata Nano – Revolutionary?

Toyota to develop $5000 car

George Skentzos — Wed, 12 Nov 2008 06:49:32 +0000

Toyota is set to enter the cheap-car race with new reports suggesting a $5000 car has been scheduled for development. Ultra-budget cars are in high demand in booming emerging markets such as India and Brazil, with Nissan-Renault developing a similar offering whilst Tata has already showcased the Nano. The car will be developed with its small-car subsidiary [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Toyota to develop $5000 car

Spied: 2011 Jaguar XJ mule

George Skentzos — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 06:46:40 +0000

Jaguar is obviously suffering no ill-effect following the Tata takeover, with yet another test mule – this time of the new XJ – spotted in the US. While the limited camouflage may seem to indicate this is nothing more than a subtle face lift – make no mistake, the next XJ is tipped to sport a [...]

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Spied: 2011 Jaguar XJ mule

2009 Jaguar XK spied

George Skentzos — Sun, 10 Aug 2008 13:36:56 +0000

Jaguar’s development ambitions don’t seem to have been derailed by its recent take-over by India’s Tata Motors – quite the contrary, actually. This lightly disguised Jaguar XK mule was spotted testing in hot weather conditions in the US, ahead of the revised model’s official debut at the Paris Motor Show. Due to hit showrooms internationally early [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

2009 Jaguar XK spied

Steel prices may bump up Nano’s cost

George Skentzos — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 07:15:17 +0000

India’s Tata Motors is rapidly making a name for itself in other parts of the world following its purchase of Jaguar and Land Rover as well as introducing the ultra-budget Nano car. However the Nano’s claim to fame may have been tarnished following a 50 percent rise in the price of steel over the past year, [...]

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Steel prices may bump up Nano’s cost

Proton to enter Indian car market

George Skentzos — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 08:34:50 +0000

India’s Tata Motors has certainly made an impact on the motoring industry recently, having acquired both Jaguar and Land Rover as well as introducing the ultra affordable Nano. Well the Indian auto giant is about to gain some new competition in its home land, with Malaysian carmaker Proton announcing plans to sell its Savvy, Saga and [...]

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Proton to enter Indian car market

Hyundai to launch small car in India & China

Alborz Fallah — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 02:15:21 +0000

Korea’s largest car manufacturer, Hyundai, has revealed plans to launch its small car in India by 2011 or 2012. The car will also find its way to China and be priced at around $3,500 – $1000 more than Tata’s Nano. Hyundai India’s managing director H.S. Lheem told reporters that his company has no immediate plans to [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Hyundai to launch small car in India & China

Ford finally sells Jaguar Land Rover

Alborz Fallah — Thu, 27 Mar 2008 02:56:29 +0000

Ford Motor Co has finally announced today that it has signed a final agreement to sell Jaguar and Land Rover brands to India’s Tata Motors. The sale of the two luxury marquees has been dragging on for almost a year with Tata outbidding all the rivals for a multi-billion dollar deal. Ford now plans to focus on [...]

Original article from: Australian Car Advice - Australia's largest independent Auto site.

Ford finally sells Jaguar Land Rover