Comments on: It’s official: Tata buys Jaguar and Land Rover for $2.3 billion http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Mon, 09 Nov 2009 05:35:04 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: bigp http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html/comment-page-1#comment-368756 bigp Thu, 27 Mar 2008 23:39:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html#comment-368756 now linicon will have nothing holding it back from the top now linicon will have nothing holding it back from the top

]]> By: Commodore http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html/comment-page-1#comment-368569 Commodore Thu, 27 Mar 2008 06:17:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html#comment-368569 Correction to my earlier post: "That is really sad that those two automakers ended up being sold to Daddy (which is what "Tata" means in some Slavic languages". The way I had written it before (because I was typing fast) almost looked as bad as some of the articles posted by LLN which are clearly not proof-read. Go read the Hyundai Genesis crash article if you don't know what I'm talking about Correction to my earlier post: “That is really sad that those two automakers ended up being sold to Daddy (which is what “Tata” means in some Slavic languages”. The way I had written it before (because I was typing fast) almost looked as bad as some of the articles posted by LLN which are clearly not proof-read. Go read the Hyundai Genesis crash article if you don’t know what I’m talking about

]]> By: gbb http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html/comment-page-1#comment-368502 gbb Wed, 26 Mar 2008 22:38:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html#comment-368502 So long to two storied brands with long and rich historys. They will quickly become massive balls of shit when tata is finished. So long to two storied brands with long and rich historys. They will quickly become massive balls of **** when tata is finished.

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html/comment-page-1#comment-368475 1c3d0g Wed, 26 Mar 2008 20:50:57 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html#comment-368475 jdasch1: fully agreed! Now they can truly focus on the wreck that is Lincoln and set things right. More Volvo integration, like their awesome AWD Haldex systems would be a major benefit to Ford. And so on. Yes, it took them a long damn time but it seems they're finally turning the ship around. jdasch1: fully agreed! Now they can truly focus on the wreck that is Lincoln and set things right. More Volvo integration, like their awesome AWD Haldex systems would be a major benefit to Ford. And so on. Yes, it took them a long damn time but it seems they’re finally turning the ship around.

]]> By: TOZO http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html/comment-page-1#comment-368453 TOZO Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:13:09 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html#comment-368453 Black day. Black day.

]]> By: SS4LIFE http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html/comment-page-1#comment-368441 SS4LIFE Wed, 26 Mar 2008 19:00:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html#comment-368441 ATTENTION EVERYONE. As of todau 3/26/08 I will no longer be posting comments on here due to the lack of maturity, and problems of whoever is using our LLN handles and trying to impersonate me and anyone else, and therefore causing problems. If any comments after this post are said by my handle, they will have a hyperlink to a gay porn site (Do not click on it) and are deemed offensive to anyone just know it wasn't said by the real me. After using LLN over the past 7 months, it's sad it's come to this. Good luck everyone. ATTENTION EVERYONE. As of todau 3/26/08 I will no longer be posting comments on here due to the lack of maturity, and problems of whoever is using our LLN handles and trying to impersonate me and anyone else, and therefore causing problems.

If any comments after this post are said by my handle, they will have a hyperlink to a gay porn site (Do not click on it) and are deemed offensive to anyone just know it wasn’t said by the real me. After using LLN over the past 7 months, it’s sad it’s come to this. Good luck everyone.

]]> By: jdasch1 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html/comment-page-1#comment-368428 jdasch1 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:51:16 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html#comment-368428 Its a great day!! Ford is getting rid of brands that do NOTHING for the Ford brand. The Ford brand is the only one that really matters. DeansterTJ...take a pill and sell that 12 MPG Wrangler you have been driving...maybe your attitude will change. Who else was out there to buy 2 failing gas pig brands..Jag and LR?? At least the check was good. Its a great day!! Ford is getting rid of brands that do NOTHING for the Ford brand. The Ford brand is the only one that really matters. DeansterTJ…take a pill and sell that 12 MPG Wrangler you have been driving…maybe your attitude will change. Who else was out there to buy 2 failing gas pig brands..Jag and LR?? At least the check was good.

]]> By: Astonman12 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html/comment-page-1#comment-368426 Astonman12 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:50:54 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html#comment-368426 LOL @ Commodore LOL @ Commodore

]]> By: Commodore http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html/comment-page-1#comment-368421 Commodore Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:45:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html#comment-368421 That is really sad that those two automakers with such potential have to "Daddy" (Tata actually means "Daddy" in some Slavic languages). But seriously, a dirty, overpopulated, wanna-be superpower country gets those two brands for what reason? What are they gonna do with them? It seems to me the only reason they want them (as well as all the other British companies they have been snatching up) is to get back at Britain for enslaving India. That is really sad that those two automakers with such potential have to “Daddy” (Tata actually means “Daddy” in some Slavic languages). But seriously, a dirty, overpopulated, wanna-be superpower country gets those two brands for what reason? What are they gonna do with them? It seems to me the only reason they want them (as well as all the other British companies they have been snatching up) is to get back at Britain for enslaving India.

]]> By: Scarface03 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html/comment-page-1#comment-368411 Scarface03 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:21:22 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html#comment-368411 This is not a sad day. Everything's in place for Jag and LR to thrive. Tata Motors is not a substandard company peddling crap in third-world or developing nations. It's part of a conglomerate of businesses and companies that are worth billions. Tata successfully markets other vehicles in India and, like Astonman12 says, they respond to the needs of the consumers. Now, they have two great brands with dealerships in place, R&D subsidized, and sources for most manufacturing needs in place for quite some time. With Tata's own Fiat connections, the groundwork is in place to expand the reach of the two marques even further than before. Jag and LR will be just fine. This is not a sad day. Everything’s in place for Jag and LR to thrive.

Tata Motors is not a substandard company peddling crap in third-world or developing nations. It’s part of a conglomerate of businesses and companies that are worth billions. Tata successfully markets other vehicles in India and, like Astonman12 says, they respond to the needs of the consumers.

Now, they have two great brands with dealerships in place, R&D subsidized, and sources for most manufacturing needs in place for quite some time. With Tata’s own Fiat connections, the groundwork is in place to expand the reach of the two marques even further than before.

Jag and LR will be just fine.

]]> By: DeansterTJ http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html/comment-page-1#comment-368403 DeansterTJ Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:16:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html#comment-368403 Unfortunately, sounds like Ford is knee-deep in Jaguar for the near future. By supplying drivetrains, stamping equipment, etc..etc...right down to the financing arm, nothing but he deed got sold. Fucking joke. Ford is a shit, garbage, unimaginative company that deserves to be struggling. Unfortunately, sounds like Ford is knee-deep in Jaguar for the near future. By supplying drivetrains, stamping equipment, etc..etc…right down to the financing arm, nothing but he deed got sold. ****ing joke.

Ford is a ****, garbage, unimaginative company that deserves to be struggling.

]]> By: CleanGTO http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html/comment-page-1#comment-368394 CleanGTO Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:04:56 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html#comment-368394 It's a sad day because countries that will never defeat the western world militarily have been planning its economic demise since WWII; worst of all is Toyota, but not limited to them by any means. It's a sad day any marque falls into the hands of those companies who might potentially ruin the identity of the brand...use your noggin. It’s a sad day because countries that will never defeat the western world militarily have been planning its economic demise since WWII; worst of all is Toyota, but not limited to them by any means. It’s a sad day any marque falls into the hands of those companies who might potentially ruin the identity of the brand…use your noggin.

]]> By: Astonman12 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html/comment-page-1#comment-368391 Astonman12 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 18:01:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html#comment-368391 One more thing, the reason Tata is makin the Nano is because it is a whole different world over there. Normal people cannot afford the cars that we all drive. Its so much different over there and their domestic brand, Tata, has to cater to their country's needs. One more thing, the reason Tata is makin the Nano is because it is a whole different world over there. Normal people cannot afford the cars that we all drive. Its so much different over there and their domestic brand, Tata, has to cater to their country’s needs.

]]> By: Astonman12 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html/comment-page-1#comment-368388 Astonman12 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:58:53 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html#comment-368388 Also, I like the idea of getting involved with Alfa Romeo. I'm excited to see them come back to the U.S. Also, I like the idea of getting involved with Alfa Romeo. I’m excited to see them come back to the U.S.

]]> By: Astonman12 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html/comment-page-1#comment-368387 Astonman12 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:58:11 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html#comment-368387 I can't wait to see how these companies change with their new owners. They gotta step up Jag a little more and keep Land Rover at top of the luxury SUV ladder. Produce some more advanced technology for both, make them leaders! I can’t wait to see how these companies change with their new owners. They gotta step up Jag a little more and keep Land Rover at top of the luxury SUV ladder. Produce some more advanced technology for both, make them leaders!

]]> By: MikeFX http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html/comment-page-1#comment-368386 MikeFX Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:57:24 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html#comment-368386 The point is that you can't define Tata by only thinking of the Nano. For all we know the Nano is a piece of crap deathbox, but for many overseas the decision to buy a new Nano or a 20-year old Civic is no-brainer! The point is that you can’t define Tata by only thinking of the Nano. For all we know the Nano is a piece of crap deathbox, but for many overseas the decision to buy a new Nano or a 20-year old Civic is no-brainer!

]]> By: frylock350 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html/comment-page-1#comment-368384 frylock350 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:54:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html#comment-368384 @JennyFromTheBlock, Its sad because at lease LR and Jag were owned by a reputable company that makes quality products. Now they're owned by a company that sells plastic toys and calls them cars. @JennyFromTheBlock,
Its sad because at lease LR and Jag were owned by a reputable company that makes quality products. Now they’re owned by a company that sells plastic toys and calls them cars.

]]> By: JennyFromTheBlock http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html/comment-page-1#comment-368363 JennyFromTheBlock Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:10:18 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html#comment-368363 Why is it a sad day? The marques haven't been independent for decades Why is it a sad day? The marques haven’t been independent for decades

]]> By: F451 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html/comment-page-1#comment-368361 F451 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:07:43 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html#comment-368361 A sad historic day of record for once venerable brands. A sad historic day of record for once venerable brands.

]]> By: SS4LIFE http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html/comment-page-1#comment-368339 SS4LIFE Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:05:26 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html#comment-368339 NO the Yaris isnt a deathbox NO the Yaris isnt a deathbox

]]> By: maximus http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html/comment-page-1#comment-368336 maximus Wed, 26 Mar 2008 16:01:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html#comment-368336 hey, the yaris isn't a deathbox! hey, the yaris isn’t a deathbox!

]]> By: JohnnyBlazE http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html/comment-page-1#comment-368329 JohnnyBlazE Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:47:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html#comment-368329 "for those who thought it was bad when Ford owned them……… Comment by lamboz get a life, posted on March26 at 10:37 am" EXACTLY WRONG. “for those who thought it was bad when Ford owned them………

Comment by lamboz get a life, posted on March26 at 10:37 am”

EXACTLY WRONG.

]]> By: jumpoffit http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html/comment-page-1#comment-368325 jumpoffit Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:43:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html#comment-368325 i like plastic tatas- oh wait that would be silicone tatas, nevermind i like plastic tatas- oh wait that would be silicone tatas, nevermind

]]> By: sharpie http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html/comment-page-1#comment-368319 sharpie Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:20:21 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html#comment-368319 You can have all the deathboxes with quality. I want none, quality or not. I hope the two brands still get some freedom with regard to product development. You can have all the deathboxes with quality. I want none, quality or not. I hope the two brands still get some freedom with regard to product development.

]]> By: frylock350 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html/comment-page-1#comment-368317 frylock350 Wed, 26 Mar 2008 15:10:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html#comment-368317 @MikeFX, Yaris isn't a POS. A little deathbox yes, but its a QUALITY little deathbox. Can't say the same about plastic Tatas. @MikeFX,
Yaris isn’t a POS. A little deathbox yes, but its a QUALITY little deathbox. Can’t say the same about plastic Tatas.

]]> By: BlackX http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html/comment-page-1#comment-368315 BlackX Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:43:08 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html#comment-368315 "for those who thought it was bad when Ford owned them……… Comment by lamboz get a life, posted on March26 at 10:37 am" EXACTLY “for those who thought it was bad when Ford owned them………

Comment by lamboz get a life, posted on March26 at 10:37 am”

EXACTLY

]]> By: lamboz get a life http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html/comment-page-1#comment-368314 lamboz get a life Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:37:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html#comment-368314 for those who thought it was bad when Ford owned them......... for those who thought it was bad when Ford owned them………

]]> By: MikeFX http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html/comment-page-1#comment-368312 MikeFX Wed, 26 Mar 2008 14:25:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html#comment-368312 How can the company that makes the Yaris also make the LS600? This deal is already sounding good, with Fiat (and Alfa) already speculating about working with Tata to share Jaguar dealers. The real question is what will Ford do with the cash. This is really their last chance to turn things around. I vote for using the money to subsidize Mondeos coming over here. How can the company that makes the Yaris also make the LS600? This deal is already sounding good, with Fiat (and Alfa) already speculating about working with Tata to share Jaguar dealers.

The real question is what will Ford do with the cash. This is really their last chance to turn things around. I vote for using the money to subsidize Mondeos coming over here.

]]> By: JohnnyBlazE http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html/comment-page-1#comment-368307 JohnnyBlazE Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:30:09 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html#comment-368307 Very nice Vroom lol Very nice Vroom lol

]]> By: Vroom http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html/comment-page-1#comment-368306 Vroom Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:23:44 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html#comment-368306 Ford finally managed to unload these poorly run brands. I can't see now how a company that makes the worlds cheapest car is going to raise the bar, but I guess they've got more money than Ford did to throw at them. Ta ta for now Jag and LR. Ford finally managed to unload these poorly run brands. I can’t see now how a company that makes the worlds cheapest car is going to raise the bar, but I guess they’ve got more money than Ford did to throw at them. Ta ta for now Jag and LR.

]]> By: RSPINAJR http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html/comment-page-1#comment-368303 RSPINAJR Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:13:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html#comment-368303 You better build some nice Lincolns now Mulally!!!! You better build some nice Lincolns now Mulally!!!!

]]> By: Madcapp http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html/comment-page-1#comment-368302 Madcapp Wed, 26 Mar 2008 13:07:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/it%e2%80%99s-official-tata-buys-jaguar-and-land-rover-for-23-billion.html#comment-368302 Thank you very much my friend. Thank you very much my friend.

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