
Jewels in the Crown
How Tata of India Transformed Britain's Jaguar and Land Rover
- English
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About this book
Jewels in the Crown provides an analysis of Tata's acquisition of Jaguar and Land Rover in 2008, and subsequent transformation of their fortunes, written by an award-winning motoring writer. Ray Hutton goes behind the scenes to examine how Tata have not only returned the business to profit, but also transformed the public image of these long-established British brands. At the time of the takeover, both brands (once the crown jewels of the British motor industry) had been tarnished by a patchy reputation for quality and reliability. Tata bought a new approach to the business, with fast decision-making and a solid, sustainable, long-term strategy. Factory efficiency was improved and a major export drive accompanied by a succession of carefully-positioned new models, from the Jaguar XJ Saloon and F-Type sports car to the Evoque and the new, lighter but more luxurious Range Rover flagship. The result was a remarkable change of fortunes. This book shows how it was done.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- Introduction
- Author’s note
- 1 ‘A car company of consequence’
- 2 Jaguar’s faded glory
- 3 Land Rover – cars for all reasons
- 4 India’s powerhouse
- 5 Ambitions unfulfilled
- 6 Premium brands for sale
- 7 Tata’s inheritance
- 8 Business as usual
- 9 Downturn
- 10 The boys from BMW
- 11 Reorganisation, new spirit
- 12 One company, two brands
- 13 Enter the Evoque
- 14 Range Rover lightens up
- 15 New ways for Jaguar
- 16 The F-Type saga
- 17 Record profits
- 18 JLR’s place in the world
- 19 Future unlimited
- 20 Why Tata succeeded
- Plate Section
- Appendix
- Acknowledgements
- Picture credits
- About the author
- Index