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Are Range Rovers made by Ford?

No, Range Rovers are not made by Ford. Range Rovers are luxury SUVs produced by the British automotive company Jaguar Land Rover, which is owned by the Indian conglomerate Tata Motors.


Detailed Explanation


Range Rovers are a line of luxury four-wheel-drive vehicles produced by Jaguar Land Rover, a British automotive company. Jaguar Land Rover was originally formed in 2008 when Ford sold Jaguar and Land Rover to Tata Motors, an Indian multinational conglomerate. Prior to that, Land Rover was owned by British Leyland and then BMW before being acquired by Ford in 2000.


The first Range Rover model was introduced in 1970 and has since become a highly sought-after luxury SUV known for its off-road capabilities, premium interior, and distinctive design. Range Rovers are not associated with Ford in any way, as they have been produced and marketed by Jaguar Land Rover since the company's formation.


Key Facts:



  • Range Rovers are produced by Jaguar Land Rover, a British automotive company owned by the Indian conglomerate Tata Motors.

  • The first Range Rover model was introduced in 1970 and the brand has since become synonymous with luxury off-road vehicles.

  • Prior to Jaguar Land Rover, Land Rover was owned by British Leyland and then BMW before being acquired by Ford in 2000.

  • Ford has never been involved in the production or marketing of Range Rover vehicles.


In summary, Range Rovers are not made by Ford, but rather by the British automaker Jaguar Land Rover, which is currently owned by the Indian conglomerate Tata Motors.

Did Ford make Range Rover?


Land Rover, along with Jaguar Cars, was bought by Tata Motors from Ford in 2008. The two British brands were joined under Tata Motors to become Jaguar Land Rover Limited in 2013.



What car brands are under Ford?


Ford Motor Company: Ford, Lincoln, Troller. General Motors: Cadillac, GMC, Chevrolet, Holden. Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance: Renault, Nissan, Infiniti, Dacia, Datsun, Samsung Renault, Lada, Mitsubishi. Hyundai Motor Group: Hyundai, KIA.



Does Ford make Range Rover?


Range Rover is not a company in its own right - it's a vehicle model made by Land Rover, who themselves are part of Jaguar Land Rover (JLR). In turn, JLR are owned by Tata Motors, an Indian company. Ford no longer own the company.



When did Range Rover use Ford engines?


The engine line at Solihull closed in 2007 when Land Rover began using Ford and Jaguar engines built at Dagenham (diesel engines) and Bridgend (petrol engines). Some Land Rover engines have also been used in cars, vans, and boats.



Are Range Rovers expensive to maintain?


Although that's true for some, you may be surprised to learn that Range Rovers are inexpensive to maintain compared to other luxury makes — including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Cadillac. Even when compared to non-luxury brands, the yearly annual Range Rover maintenance cost is solidly average.



Is the Range Rover V8 a Ford engine?


The Rover V8 remained with Land Rover when it was sold to Ford by BMW.



Did Ford buy out Land Rover?


Ford had purchased Jaguar 19 years prior for $2.5 billion, and it bought Land Rover from BMW in 2000 for $2.7 billion. Ford's reasoning for the sale was a plan called One Ford, spearheaded by Mulally.



Is Range Rover still owned by Ford?


Land Rover, along with Jaguar Cars, was bought by Tata Motors from Ford in 2008. The two British brands were joined under Tata Motors to become Jaguar Land Rover Limited in 2013.



Do Range Rovers use Ford parts?


As of August 2012, most Land Rovers in production are powered by Ford engines. Under the terms of the acquisition, Tata has the right to buy engines from Ford until 2019.



What company owns Range Rover?


However, the Rover name has a storied history going back to its roots in Warwickshire, England, in 1948. Today, Land Rover, along with Jaguar, is owned by the Indian auto manufacturing behemoth Tata Motors.


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