Comments on: Volvo not for sale; Jaguar, Land Rover still on the block http://www.leftlanenews.com/volvo-not-for-sale-jaguar-land-rover-still-on-the-block.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:25:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Get Real http://www.leftlanenews.com/volvo-not-for-sale-jaguar-land-rover-still-on-the-block.html#comment-315376 Get Real Fri, 29 Jun 2007 16:40:07 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/volvo-not-for-sale-jaguar-land-rover-still-on-the-block.html#comment-315376 Stupid Nasser for not making Lincoln part of PAG. Stupid Ford board of directors that let him buy money losing companies. Stupid Jaguar for making a Taurus/Jaguar car. Too bad these expensive mistakes have put Ford into it's present position of becoming a failure after 100 years of auto production. (Yeah the Edlsel failed, but Ford had cash then) Stupid Nasser for not making Lincoln part of PAG.

Stupid Ford board of directors that let him buy money losing companies.

Stupid Jaguar for making a Taurus/Jaguar car.

Too bad these expensive mistakes have put Ford into it’s present position of becoming a failure after 100 years of auto production.

(Yeah the Edlsel failed, but Ford had cash then)

]]> By: CarStar http://www.leftlanenews.com/volvo-not-for-sale-jaguar-land-rover-still-on-the-block.html#comment-315298 CarStar Fri, 29 Jun 2007 02:08:34 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/volvo-not-for-sale-jaguar-land-rover-still-on-the-block.html#comment-315298 I could see a continual expansion of the number of Jaguar-Land Rover dealers under Cerebrus Management along parts sharing between Jeep and Land Rover. Perhaps Chrysler could make use of the low-slung Jaguar platforms for future models since Daimler- Benz may not be so apt to share underpinnings in the future (as it did with the donated Chrysler 300/Dodge Magnum-Charger-Challenger architecture). I could see a continual expansion of the number of Jaguar-Land Rover dealers under Cerebrus Management
along parts sharing between Jeep and Land Rover.
Perhaps Chrysler could make use of the low-slung
Jaguar platforms for future models since Daimler-
Benz may not be so apt to share underpinnings in
the future (as it did with the donated Chrysler 300/Dodge Magnum-Charger-Challenger architecture).

]]> By: Syrax http://www.leftlanenews.com/volvo-not-for-sale-jaguar-land-rover-still-on-the-block.html#comment-315244 Syrax Thu, 28 Jun 2007 21:55:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/volvo-not-for-sale-jaguar-land-rover-still-on-the-block.html#comment-315244 they would have to make agreements like Ford did with BMW to get the 4.4 V8 they would have to make agreements like Ford did with BMW to get the 4.4 V8

]]> By: Syrax http://www.leftlanenews.com/volvo-not-for-sale-jaguar-land-rover-still-on-the-block.html#comment-315242 Syrax Thu, 28 Jun 2007 21:54:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/volvo-not-for-sale-jaguar-land-rover-still-on-the-block.html#comment-315242 Except BMW won't buy Land Rover back...and Land Rover without Jag is a brand with no engine (the 4.4 and the 4.2 S/C) Except BMW won’t buy Land Rover back…and Land Rover without Jag is a brand with no engine (the 4.4 and the 4.2 S/C)

]]> By: Stuart http://www.leftlanenews.com/volvo-not-for-sale-jaguar-land-rover-still-on-the-block.html#comment-315204 Stuart Thu, 28 Jun 2007 18:43:00 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/volvo-not-for-sale-jaguar-land-rover-still-on-the-block.html#comment-315204 Sell Jaguar to the JCB owner who wanted to buy the brand last year. Sell Land Rover back to BMW. KILL MERCURY Make all Ford Euro models worldwide model to be sold worldwide under the ford family like toyota, honda, etc.. Mazda should be premium small cars like volkwagen Make Lincoln into the luxury brand to compete against Audi, Saab, Alfa etc... Make Volvo the premium brand to compete with the Mercs and BMW's Share platform between ford and Mazda Share large platform between lincoln and Volvo Sell Jaguar to the JCB owner who wanted to buy the brand last year.

Sell Land Rover back to BMW.

KILL MERCURY

Make all Ford Euro models worldwide model to be sold worldwide under the ford family like toyota, honda, etc..

Mazda should be premium small cars like volkwagen

Make Lincoln into the luxury brand to compete against Audi, Saab, Alfa etc…

Make Volvo the premium brand to compete with the Mercs and BMW’s

Share platform between ford and Mazda
Share large platform between lincoln and Volvo

]]> By: Scarface03 http://www.leftlanenews.com/volvo-not-for-sale-jaguar-land-rover-still-on-the-block.html#comment-315201 Scarface03 Thu, 28 Jun 2007 18:15:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/volvo-not-for-sale-jaguar-land-rover-still-on-the-block.html#comment-315201 angelo, I hope for Ford's sake that there is platform sharing between Volvo and Ford's other brands. That seems to be a good start in keeping costs down. I also wonder what use there is in keeping Mercury AND Lincoln around. I can appreciate the need to have an upmarket brand vs. just an expensive Ford trim package (think, Acura vs. Honda; Lexus vs. Toyota). But to what degree do shoppers of Mercury, Lincoln, and Volvo cross-shop the others' cars? This is a concern to be sure, not to mention the expense of designing and developing an entire line of vehicles that, do I dare say, can be redundant. No one asked me, but I say keep Ford, Lincoln, and Volvo. Ratchet Ford up a notch in quality to capture some of the engineering and quality goodness that arguably could have gone into developing Mercury; share platforms; DEFINITELY bring over the Europoean-styled vehicles; price competitively with few incentives, trying to avoid rental fleets; smack around the UAW, albeit gently; and then cross your fingers. angelo,
I hope for Ford’s sake that there is platform sharing between Volvo and Ford’s other brands. That seems to be a good start in keeping costs down.
I also wonder what use there is in keeping Mercury AND Lincoln around. I can appreciate the need to have an upmarket brand vs. just an expensive Ford trim package (think, Acura vs. Honda; Lexus vs. Toyota). But to what degree do shoppers of Mercury, Lincoln, and Volvo cross-shop the others’ cars? This is a concern to be sure, not to mention the expense of designing and developing an entire line of vehicles that, do I dare say, can be redundant.
No one asked me, but I say keep Ford, Lincoln, and Volvo. Ratchet Ford up a notch in quality to capture some of the engineering and quality goodness that arguably could have gone into developing Mercury; share platforms; DEFINITELY bring over the Europoean-styled vehicles; price competitively with few incentives, trying to avoid rental fleets; smack around the UAW, albeit gently; and then cross your fingers.

]]> By: angelo http://www.leftlanenews.com/volvo-not-for-sale-jaguar-land-rover-still-on-the-block.html#comment-315166 angelo Thu, 28 Jun 2007 13:49:49 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/volvo-not-for-sale-jaguar-land-rover-still-on-the-block.html#comment-315166 I wouldn't hold my breath for Volvo-based Lincolns. Although, it's not inconceivable that some platform sharing would occur. I wouldn’t hold my breath for Volvo-based Lincolns. Although, it’s not inconceivable that some platform sharing would occur.

]]> By: 04focus http://www.leftlanenews.com/volvo-not-for-sale-jaguar-land-rover-still-on-the-block.html#comment-315158 04focus Thu, 28 Jun 2007 08:26:38 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/volvo-not-for-sale-jaguar-land-rover-still-on-the-block.html#comment-315158 Would selling Jag and LR mean moving Lincoln upmarket too? Now that would be exciting news! Think Ford+bling=Mercury, and Volvo+bling=Lincoln? Would selling Jag and LR mean moving Lincoln upmarket too? Now that would be exciting news! Think Ford+bling=Mercury, and Volvo+bling=Lincoln?

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/volvo-not-for-sale-jaguar-land-rover-still-on-the-block.html#comment-315151 1c3d0g Thu, 28 Jun 2007 00:47:02 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/volvo-not-for-sale-jaguar-land-rover-still-on-the-block.html#comment-315151 Exactly! A high-quality SUV for the masses that doesn't guzzle fuel, looks good, does well in crash tests and performs more than adequately...is this really so hard to achieve? I mean, damn! You gotta get it right some time, right? Exactly! A high-quality SUV for the masses that doesn’t guzzle fuel, looks good, does well in crash tests and performs more than adequately…is this really so hard to achieve? I mean, damn! You gotta get it right some time, right?

]]> By: 2008PowerStrokeF450Lariat http://www.leftlanenews.com/volvo-not-for-sale-jaguar-land-rover-still-on-the-block.html#comment-315143 2008PowerStrokeF450Lariat Wed, 27 Jun 2007 23:19:05 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/volvo-not-for-sale-jaguar-land-rover-still-on-the-block.html#comment-315143 i think it will be a smart move for ford to sell of landrover and jaguar. and since they will keep volvo, we could be seeing some nice cars coming from the vovlo brand. like i said on weeks ago, since the new explorer will be a crossover based vehicles, they can base off ofs volvos xc90 suv. now thats a BOLD MOVE!!! i think it will be a smart move for ford to sell of landrover and jaguar. and since they will keep volvo, we could be seeing some nice cars coming from the vovlo brand. like i said on weeks ago, since the new explorer will be a crossover based vehicles, they can base off ofs volvos xc90 suv. now thats a BOLD MOVE!!!

]]> By: deutschetouring1337 http://www.leftlanenews.com/volvo-not-for-sale-jaguar-land-rover-still-on-the-block.html#comment-315137 deutschetouring1337 Wed, 27 Jun 2007 21:43:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/volvo-not-for-sale-jaguar-land-rover-still-on-the-block.html#comment-315137 Ok whoever is reporting on this particular story please STFU!. Ok whoever is reporting on this particular story please STFU!.

]]> By: 1c3d0g http://www.leftlanenews.com/volvo-not-for-sale-jaguar-land-rover-still-on-the-block.html#comment-315117 1c3d0g Wed, 27 Jun 2007 20:26:29 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/volvo-not-for-sale-jaguar-land-rover-still-on-the-block.html#comment-315117 Agreed, johnnycat. It's one of the few smart decisions that have come out of Ford lately. Agreed, johnnycat. It’s one of the few smart decisions that have come out of Ford lately.

]]> By: Veda http://www.leftlanenews.com/volvo-not-for-sale-jaguar-land-rover-still-on-the-block.html#comment-315095 Veda Wed, 27 Jun 2007 18:12:31 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/volvo-not-for-sale-jaguar-land-rover-still-on-the-block.html#comment-315095 Proton actually makes some really sharp handling cars due to its Lotus DNA. It also has some nicely done sporty visual designs both inside out though unfortunately the quality of the interior material is equal if not a bit less to Daihatsu. But due to the handling I wouldn't mind getting one... Proton actually makes some really sharp handling cars due to its Lotus DNA. It also has some nicely done sporty visual designs both inside out though unfortunately the quality of the interior material is equal if not a bit less to Daihatsu. But due to the handling I wouldn’t mind getting one…

]]> By: global_lightning http://www.leftlanenews.com/volvo-not-for-sale-jaguar-land-rover-still-on-the-block.html#comment-315091 global_lightning Wed, 27 Jun 2007 18:02:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/volvo-not-for-sale-jaguar-land-rover-still-on-the-block.html#comment-315091 You know who should buy Jaguar? Proton. Combine it with Lotus: both are historic British marques, one specializes in sports cars, the other luxury cars. Land Rover and Jeep together make sense, otherwise another company could put a premium off-road name to good use. You know who should buy Jaguar? Proton. Combine it with Lotus: both are historic British marques, one specializes in sports cars, the other luxury cars.

Land Rover and Jeep together make sense, otherwise another company could put a premium off-road name to good use.

]]> By: jonnycat http://www.leftlanenews.com/volvo-not-for-sale-jaguar-land-rover-still-on-the-block.html#comment-315090 jonnycat Wed, 27 Jun 2007 17:41:03 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/volvo-not-for-sale-jaguar-land-rover-still-on-the-block.html#comment-315090 Finally a smart decision by Ford. Finally a smart decision by Ford.

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