The writing was probably on the wall for Jaguar and Land Rover when Ford made that recent announcement that it was going back to a global platform strategy. But the signals at that time were not strong enough to be picked up.
GOLDING’S TAKE: Frantic Ford opts for 'Project Swift’
12 Jun 2007 | just-auto.com editorial team
The writing was probably on the wall for Jaguar and Land Rover when Ford made that recent announcement that it was going back to a global platform strategy. But the signals at that time were not strong enough to be picked up.
FORUM: Where next for Ford, Jaguar and Land Rover?
19 Jun 2007 | just-auto.com editorial team
As Ford looks to turn its North American operations around, the company’s overall strategic balance seems to have shifted significantly with the renewed offering up for possible sale of its two remaining British-based PAG brands.
GERMANY: Cerberus eyes Ford's luxury brands
18 Jun 2007 | just-auto.com editorial team
Not content with having just acquired Chrysler, private equity firm Cerberus Capital Management is now reportedly interested in making an offer for Land Rover and Jaguar.
FEATURE: ‘Barbarians at the gate’ enter the auto industry
14 Jun 2007 | just-auto.com editorial team
There’s nothing new about private equity firms, but the big groups are getting bigger and growing in influence. Seen by some as avaricious asset strippers with ever-increasing debt in pursuit of a quick buck, their supporters claim they are an essential part of modern capitalism and give busted companies a future. And your pension might depend on their continued success. Dave Leggett ponders their recent rise to prominence in the automotive sector.
BREAKING NEWS: UK [updated 16:50BST]: Ford denies Jaguar/Land Rover sold yet
12 Jun 2007 | just-auto.com editorial team
Despite numerous media reports to the contrary, Ford has made no firm decision on selling the luxury Jaguar and Land Rover brands, the automaker told just-auto on Tuesday afternoon.
12 Jun 2007 | Dave Leggett
I’ve had a few conversations on this subject today, so here are a few thoughts/questions that have arisen:
12 Jun 2007 | Dave Leggett
Confirmation that Ford is looking to offload Jaguar and Land Rover is in the news this morning following a briefing to MPs. A formal announcement is also expected. So, just how far down the track i...
Jaguar-LR sell-off latest intelligence/rumours
11 Jun 2007 | Dave Leggett
Several conversations I have had today lead me to say that it sounds very much like a Jag-Land Rover sale by Ford is imminent. There's not usually this much 'chatter' from different sources if the ...
BREAKING NEWS [updated 12:00 BST]: UK: Private equity firm denies Jaguar/Land Rover bid
11 Jun 2007 | just-auto.com editorial team
Private London-based equity firm Alchemy Partners has denied a Monday morning newspaper report it is readying a £3bn ($US5.9bn) bid for Ford's luxury UK brands Jaguar and Land Rover.
FRANCE: Renault, too, denies Jaguar/Land Rover interest
11 Jun 2007 | just-auto.com editorial team
Renault has denied a British media report that said it was a possible bidder for Ford's luxury UK car brands Jaguar and Land Rover.
11 Jun 2007 | Dave Leggett
There's more than a hint of something going on today with the report that private equity firm Alchemy has put in a bid with Ford for its Jaguar and Land Rover brands. The report in the financial ne...
UK/SWEDEN: BMW considers buying Volvo
29 May 2007 | just-auto.com editorial team
Ford is considering selling Volvo, possibly to BMW, according to a reports.
US: Votes for and against Ford keeping Jaguar
26 Jan 2007 | just-auto.com editorial team
Although Ford does not break out Jaguar's financial performance, the brand lost over $US715m last year.
US: Ford posts $US12.7bn 2006 loss
25 Jan 2007 | just-auto.com editorial team
Ford Motor Company has reported a stunning 2006 full-year net loss of $12.7bn, or $6.79 per share compared with net income of $1.4bn, or 77 cents per share in 2005.
US: Ford adviser Leet to join Cerberus
5 Dec 2006 | just-auto.com editorial team
Kenneth Leet, the former senior banker at Goldman Sachs, has agreed to join Cerberus Capital Management, the hedge fund and private equity group. It is understood that he will remain an adviser to Ford.
US: Ford reiterates only Aston Martin for sale
27 Sep 2006 | just-auto.com editorial team
Ford said on Wednesday that none of its European premium brand car businesses was for sale at this stage except Aston Martin, but added it would continue to examine all its options.
Ford: it just got worse and better
18 Aug 2006 | Dave Leggett
Aligning production capacity to demand with profit is no easy business, especially if you've been losing share and the overall market is also down. If there is no sales-end fix (not m...
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