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Jaguar and Land Rover Angle For Production In China

Posted by timothy on from the ya-go-where-the-action-is dept.

First time accepted submitter ourlovecanlastforeve writes "Those of you still hanging on to Jaguar and Land Rover as the last vestiges of the truly British automobile in the States may find yourselves grasping at straws as Chery announces a nearly two billion dollar joint effort with the auto brand to move production to Changsu in China." Anyone still hanging on to that idea might also be interested to learn that Jaguar and Land Rover are subsidiaries of India's Tata, maker of the low-priced Nano.

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  1. epitome of globalization by G3ckoG33k · · Score: 5, Funny

    Owned by Indians, built by Chinese, bought by Americans and marketed as British.

    This must be the epitome of globalization.

    1. Re: epitome of globalization by Zubinix · · Score: 5, Insightful

      Jaguar are selling more cars now than ever before. In part due to Tata's good management. The brand has been reinvigorated rather than been killed off.

      China is the world's largest car market having recently overtaken the US. So it makes sense to move some production facilities there.

      Give credit where it's due and be thankful that a savvy operator like Tata gave new life to these otherwise dying car brands and stop your old world bias.

  2. Sensationalism by motd2k · · Score: 5, Insightful

    The linked blog article reports roughly 20% of the full story. In actual fact, the UK factories are maxed out and employing more and more people, and only production destined for the Chinese market is being moved to China as part of this joint venture.

  3. Re:Yay it's a lose-lose! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Think about it. Just like American women. Just like American women.
    As for me, I'll import thank you (without tariff please!).