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So long, Dearborn, namaste, New Delhi . . . Our colleagues at Automotive News are reporting today that Ford Motor Company's sale of Land Rover to Indian automaker Tata Motors is a done deal and will be announced later next week. The cost of the acquisition, which includes big-time money pit Jaguar, is said to be in the neighborhood of $2 billion. So now that quintessential of British brands will make its corporate home in India. We've heard that Tata plans to build Rovers of some type (new or non-US models?) at a factory-to-be-named later on the subcontinent, though word is that the Rover and Jaguar engines, powertrains, and most stampings will still be produced by Ford Britain . . . at least for now. For us, it looks like an opportunity for Land Rover, which is a rarity in the world of OE manufacturers (i.e., it's profitable), to make a nice leap in market share, thanks to greater exposure to the Asian market (and those notoriously Anglo-friendly Indian consumers in particular). For Jaguar, well . . . if Tata figures out that you don't make money on this marque by manufacturing bland mid-priced sedans with the ride quality of a late-'90s Taurus, they should be okay. We just have one request from Tata, however: Can you guys make a Defender with a diesel engine and at least one solid axle for us Yanks? Please?
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Toyota Tacoma Research
When purchasing a new car it is important to be prepared and know all the information in order to make a good decision. Research the Toyota Tacoma and find reviews and information on fuel economy, features, options, specs, reviews and more. The V6 standard engine in the Tacoma gives you 236 horsepower with an estimated 18 mpg. It has a trade in value of $18,276.00 which should come in handy when you go to shop for your next car. You also might want to research the Honda Pilot and the Saturn VUE.
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