Mahindra & Jaguar? Not this time, one Indian bidder drops out
At least one of the bidders in the race to buy Jaguar and Land Rover has dropped out of the competition. Indian manufacturer Mahindra & Mahindra apparently couldn't get the guarantees they wanted regarding powertrain supplies. With new limits on CO2 emissions expected to be enacted in the EU beginning in 2012, the ability of both brands to meet the standards with their larger vehicles poses a problem, as well. The emissions issue may also be playing a part in Ford's decision to unload the companies and not keep any stake at all in them. Mahindra was really only interested in Land Rover, but Ford wants to sell the two companies as a package deal. Mahindra's Indian competitor Tata is still in the running and has lined up a technical support deal with Fiat if the sale goes through.
[Source: Automotive News - sub. req'd]
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Mike G 4:26PM (9/14/2007)
Well at least they got the old Oldsmobile logo.
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bathtub gin 11:35PM (9/14/2007)
Maybe that means we will see a Ganges Delta 88 in the near future, or a Calcuttalass Supreme.
adrian 6:38PM (9/16/2007)
Seems like Ford will have to tough it out or give them away.
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Barney 7:24PM (9/14/2007)
I figured as much. Without a guaranteed parts supply, neither vehicle are worth much. The Land rover's can and are, equipped with engines other then V8s. Those can meet the 2012 EPA.
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SPG 7:25PM (9/14/2007)
If they change the companies names I'll cry.
Rover = Rowe for example.
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Tsunami Racer 8:27PM (9/14/2007)
HA HA!!
Land Roewe Range Roewe