Posts Tagged ‘jaguar’
Chery-Jaguar Land Rover plans to make 130.000 cars in China from 2014
Published on May 18, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
More details have emerged on the Chery-Jaguar-Land Rover joint venture. Chery and JLR reached an agreement on the joint venture in March and are now waiting for the final approval by the Chinese government. The plans are impressive and include an engine plant which will make engines especially for the Chinese market.
Production will start in 2014. Initial capacity of the car factory will be 130.000 cars annually, by 2020 capacity will reach 250.000 cars. In 2014 the joint venture plans to build 34.000 Range Rover Evoques, 43.000 Range Rover Freelanders and 23.000 Jaguar ‘sedans’, which type or types is yet unclear.
New Range Rover spied testing in China
Published on May 17, 2012 by W.E. Ning
New spy shots from the new Range Rover testing in China, it will likely debut late this year and hit the market in early 2013. China is now the third biggest market worldwide for Range Rover so it wants to make sure the new car behaves on Chinese roads. The new Range Rover will also be longer for more space in the back, something that especially Chinese car buyers have been asking for.
Jaguar XJL Ultimate debuts at the Beijing Auto Show
Published on April 24, 2012 by W.E. Ning
The Jaguar XJL Ulitmate is the ultimate XJL when it comes to luxury for passengers in the back, perfectly so for China and no wonder it debuted at the Beijing Auto Show. This is the second XJ designed for the Chinese market, last year Jaguar sold out a limited ‘XJ Panorama Business Edition‘ in just a few months, this new Ultimate isn’t limited but will likely sell like hot rice anyway.
Spy Shots: new Range Rover testing in China
Published on April 6, 2012 by W.E. Ning
The very first spy shots of the new Range Rover testing in China. The new Range Rover will internationally debut late this year, its China-debut is expected at the Guangzhou Auto Show in December.
Jaguar Land Rover and Chery agree joint venture in China
Published on March 22, 2012 by Joey Wang
Jaguar Land Rover has clinched a joint venture deal with China’s Chery Automobile in a move that promises to boost sales in one of its fastest-growing markets. Sales of JLR’s sleek saloons and powerful SUVs in China have boomed in recent years as luxury cars remain in demand, even as the overall market cools.
Jaguar Land Rover and Chery agree on new joint venture in China
Published on March 12, 2012 by Joey Wang
British off-road icon Land Rover plans to join the ranks of global automakers making vehicles in China by partnering with Chery Automobile Co Ltd in a joint venture. Local media reports said the partnership will be based in the Changshu Economic and Technological Development Area in Jiangsu province.
Both sides have reached agreement on the new venture and are now awaiting approval from the National Development and Reform Commission, China’s top economic planner, sources familiar with the issue told reporters.
Jaguar Land Rover, Chery seek approval for joint venture in China
Published on March 6, 2012 by Joey Wang
Jaguar Land Rover and Chery Automobile Co are seeking regulatory approval for a 17.5 billion yuan ($2.78 billion) car venture in eastern China, two people with direct knowledge of the deal told Reuters on Monday.
The deal marks Jaguar Land Rover’s latest effort to expand its appeal in the world’s largest auto market where luxury sedans and SUVs remain in hot demand even as the overall car market cools.
Jaguar Land Rover and Chery might announce JV at Beijing Auto Show
Published on February 3, 2012 by Tycho de Feyter
Reuters cites “two people with direct knowledge of the matter” who are saying that Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) and Chery Auto are working out the final details of a deal to start a joint venture for making JLR-cars in China. Read more »
Jaguar might develop cars for Chery in China
Published on December 9, 2011 by Joey Wang
It seems Chery is working on developing two luxury-brands. The first one is Qoros which is meant for export to Europe. The second one is a possible new sub-brand which will sell Jaguar-developed cars under the Chery brand in China. Reuters reports on the Jaguar-story:
Jaguar Land Rover (JLR) has agreed in principle with China’s Chery Automobile to develop a luxury car based on its Jaguar models that may carry a Chery or a new marque in order to win Chinese government approval for a manufacturing venture, a Chinese newspaper reported.
Jaguar Land Rover and Chery waiting for Permission to set up JV in China
Published on December 6, 2011 by Tycho de Feyter
Jaguar Land Rover is awaiting a response from the National Development and Reform Commission regarding a request to develop a potential Chinese joint venture, according to Jaguar Land Rover President Bob Grace. Media reports said the company Jaguar has chosen is very likely to be Chery.
